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Preparation

Mimicry, techniques & mechanics aren't enough to reduce an accent.

Students must have a strong desire to reduce their accent & improve conversation skills.

Are you stuck between voiced & unvoiced "th"?
Do you get tongue-tied distinguishing "v" vs. "w"?
Are you ready to master clear "L" vs. dark "L"?

Don't be misunderstood anymore!
I will teach you how:

To identify & correct individual pronunciation challenges.
To properly articulate American English consonants.
To differentiate between American English vowels.
To integrate these speech changes into daily life.

Private sessions are customized & interactive, based on level, personality & goals.

Are you ready to reduce your accent, improve your conversation skills & written English?

Will you practice at least 2 hours a day?

If the answers are 'yes', contact me using the form below.

Don't delay! Together, we'll work on:

Conversational & cultural fluency.
Formal versus informal language.
Social & professional presentation skills.
Job interview role playing & readiness.

Available Packages

3 Ways To Reduce Your Accent

Hour-long session

$40

Beginner's Best Choice

Pre-paid 5-block

$190

SAVE $10

Pre-paid 10-block

$380

SAVE $20

About Me

Ken is a native English speaker with a background in English Literature & Theatre Arts. He wears several hats: writer, editor, publicist, cultural/media critic and mentor. His feature articles & reviews appear online & in print magazines. He's a sought after columnist & published writer in various genres.

He's a trained actor, vocal coach & seasoned public speaker. He tutors international students & professionals based in New York City and remotely on various aspects of Accent Reduction, Breathing, Interactive Role Play & Problem-solving in English.

Ken also tutors English as a Second Language and is available for TOEFL prep sessions.

Testimonials
Previous Workshop Feedback!

Anthony B.

"I cannot thank Ken enough for his candidness & attention to detail when working with clients! Following our 1st session, I immediately took notice of specific areas of improvement around my speech habits that I hadn’t before. His personable approach to teaching creates a learning atmosphere that is comfortable, fun & memorable; and as a result, it helped with my confidence. I truly felt as though I had a teammate instead of a coach. Thanks!"

Matteo Z.

"In Fall 2012, I was looking for a qualified teacher to help reduce my strong Italian accent. After the 1st session, I was sure I'd found who I was looking for. Ken is a professional who provided a nurturing space. I felt safe during our sessions. He was patient & answered my questions. One of the selling points was the ability to combine a solid theoretical foundation (in my case, phonetics & diction) with contemporary American Literature. My accent diminished while reading & discussing stories."

Tuya S.

"I absolutely loved Ken's sessions. I've lived in the US for a while, but nobody pointed out my mistakes. My English is fluent, however some words I wasn't pronouncing correctly. The articles Ken assigned for homework were not only entertaining, but expanded my vocabulary & general world perspective. The sessions were a lot of fun & involved some work of course. I'll continue with them as soon as my schedule allows. Thanks so much!"

Igor Litvinov

"I found an online ad, sent an email and Ken immediately responded. I scheduled my first class on the same day. Pronunciation was my main weakness. I was amazed at Ken's ability to mirror how people with accents sound to native American speakers. I began speaking clearer as we worked on effect breathing and vocal delivery. Ken's lessons are a lot of fun. What else do you need to learn? Thanks!"

Carlos Roche

"You will be pleasantly surprised to discover that Ken has a very distinctive method for for his lessons: active, immersive and effective. Demanding, candid and honest are a few of the characteristics I would attribute to Ken as an Accent Reduction professional."

Martha D.

"Ken accomplishes what most in his field can't, make what would be a boring lesson a lot of fun. He has the rare talent to make you work hard and accomplish what you are there to do while having fun."

Viktor O.

"Effective and affordable. Ken is straightforward and adaptive. Strict in the good sense, charismatic and gets you grounded instead of trying to please like some others teachers do. Recommended!"

Contact:

Nycurbaneditor@nyc.rr.com
(347) 829-7330
KeneritzMedia
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