Accent Reduction Classes in Raleigh
Personalized 1-on-1 online accent reduction classes designed for non-native business professionals across Raleigh, North Carolina. Whether you’re leading discussions in downtown offices or networking at local events in North Hills, I’ll help you communicate with confidence and clarity in every setting.
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Enhanced Clarity
Improved Fluency and Rhythm
Increased Confidence
Have you experienced
pronunciation frustrations?
No one should be excluded because of their accent. I believe you should be judged based on what you say, not how you sound.
Your Accent is Beautiful
Accents showcase your multilingual abilities and cultural roots. However, if your accent is making it hard for others to understand you in both your professional and personal life, accent reduction might be the solution. When you speak with an accent, people often struggle to understand you, leading to frustration and a loss of confidence.
You want to fit in, be heard, and get ahead, but your accent is holding you back.
With our accent reduction training, you’ll improve your American accent and learn to speak clearly. Our 1:1 training is customized and interactive, using time-tested methods to help you achieve your goals.
Think of this not as replacing your natural accent, but as adding an essential skill to your communication toolbox. You will be able to translate who you are in your native language more effectively into English language.
What You’ll Experience:
Guided Practice
Once you start practicing, you’ll start hearing the difference within the first couple of sessions.
Hearing the Difference
Once you hear the difference in how you sound, the others will start responding to you differently and with that, your confidence will grow.
Growing Confidence
Once you feel more confident, you’ll express yourself more clearly and effectively.
Speaking Clearly
Once you start speaking more clearly, you will open up to better professional opportunities and deeper personal connections.
The 3 Steps That Make All the Difference
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Schedule a FREE Consultation
We will discuss your accent and speaking goals, and recommend how many lessons you need to get your neutralize your accent.
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Personalizing the Plan
We will work on the sounds you need to relearn in order to neutralize your accent or pronunciation in your weekly 1-hour sessions.
3
Become a Confident Speaker!
Use the pronunciation skills from your accent training sessions to become the confident speaker you were meant to be.
“Empowered Communication!”
— Aiko Tanaka, Data Analyst, Cary
“Enhanced Communication!”
— Ravi Patel, Biomedical Engineer, Durham
“A New Level of Confidence!”
— Mei Chen, Marketing Manager, Chapel Hill
Hi, I'm Nikola.
I’ve dedicated my career to helping non-native English speakers like you gain confidence and clarity by mastering American accent, rhythm, and intonation.
I know the challenges of not sounding the way you’d like — and the frustration that follows.
My parents are 1st generation immigrants and English is not their first language. They often faced misunderstandings, frustration, and even embarrassment simply because of how they sounded.
It made them feel like outsiders, like they didn’t belong. They had to work twice as hard to prove themselves professionally compared to their native English-speaking colleagues.
Seeing their challenges inspired me to become an English teacher, specializing in helping people sound more native-like and lose their foreign accents.
My mission? To help you overcome the barrier of your accent in just 12 weeks.
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I’ve Helped Thousands Of Students Like Yourself
I’ve worked with over 6,700 non-native speakers—including C-Level Executives, Scrum Masters, Entrepreneurs, Founders, and Actors—to design a program that fits busy schedules and delivers transformative results.
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Nikola’s accent reduction training was a perfect fit for my role as a data analyst. His personalized approach helped me sharpen my pronunciation and refine my communication style, making it easier to present complex data confidently. I now feel much more at ease in client presentations and team meetings.
Aiko Tanaka, Data Analyst, Cary
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As a biomedical engineer, Nikola’s accent reduction training gave me the tools I needed to communicate clearly and effectively in a technical field. His individualized techniques helped me improve my pronunciation and gain confidence in delivering detailed explanations. Now, I feel empowered to connect effortlessly in Miami’s multicultural work environment.
Ravi Patel, Biomedical Engineer, Durham
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Nikola’s accent training was incredibly valuable for my role as a marketing manager. His customized sessions helped me refine my speech and build confidence, which has made all the difference when engaging with clients and pitching ideas. Thanks to his guidance, I feel assured and connected.
Mei Chen, Marketing Manager, Chapel Hill
What You Get From The Intonetic Method
Personalized Accent Evaluation
Tailored Practice Blueprint
On-the-Go Audio Training
12 One-on-One Accent Coaching Sessions
Final Transformation Review
Conversational Style Sessions
AI Tongue Twister Prompts
Weekly Accountability Voice Check-ins
Are We a Good Fit?
We’re a great fit if…
However, you’re probably not a good fit yet if…
You deserve to be heard, to belong, and to move forward in life and career without your accent holding you back.
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We proudly serve Raleigh Metropolitan Area
This is what my students wanted to know
before signing up with me
Where are you located in Raleigh?
While I am not physically located in Raleigh, I proudly serve Raleigh Metropolitan Area through our exclusively online classes. This setup offers flexible scheduling, ideal for time-strapped students working in the city’s fast-paced environment, and provides a comfortable and supportive one-on-one environment.
Who are accent reduction classes for?
My classes are designed for foreign-born students looking to improve their communication skills for business, public speaking, presentations, social situations, and acting. If your accent is causing limitations in these areas, learning General American can help you navigate settings where global and multilingual audiences are common.
How long does it take to change your accent?
This varies from case to case. Each student is unique, with different sounds to work on. While English comprises 44 distinct sounds, most students need to focus on about 8-12 key sounds to achieve a significantly improved accent. Progress depends on your current and desired proficiency levels, the amount of practice you put in outside of lessons, and your natural affinity for this kind of work.
Does it matter where I am from? Do you have experience training people who speak my language?
It doesn’t matter where you’re from; our training is designed to help you regardless of your background. The language or regional dialect you grew up with may determine the specific sounds you are struggling with, but I tailor our lessons to suit your individual needs. I’ve worked with clients from almost all continents and major languages, helping them achieve their goals.
Do you teach accents/dialects aside from General American?
While specific dialects may be necessary for performers or those wanting to blend into a particular environment, most people benefit from a standardized, neutral American accent. That’s why I focus exclusively on General American.
Is it possible to address Southern dialects in accent reduction sessions in Raleigh?
Yes, we can tailor our sessions to help you neutralize any regional dialects or accents, including Southern ones, to ensure you’re clearly understood in both professional and social settings across Raleigh.
What is the cost of accent reduction classes in Raleigh?
You can find detailed pricing information on my Pricing page, so please check it out on this link.