FAQs
Who can use this program?
This program is designed for adults who want to improve their English speech so they can achieve their personal and professional goals in life.
This program is written in the simplest English possible. If you have a good understanding of written English, you will definitely benefit from this program.
Most of the learning takes place through short video exercises which are easy to use and understand.
If you understand most of what you read here, you will easily understand this program.
Can I really speak excellent English without losing my accent?
Some people say they want to lose their accent completely. They want to speak English like a native speaker.
It is nearly impossible to do this. It is also not necessary or even desirable.
Your accent expresses your personality and cultural background. It also makes you and your speech more interesting to others.
Your accent is a positive personal asset as long as people can understand you easily.
You do not have to speak like a native speaker to communicate perfectly in English.
How is this program different from other English language programs?
All exercises are in high-definition video. You get to see, hear, say, show, and feel good English speech in every exercise. No other program offers this.
There are no audio-only exercises as these cannot teach you the physical speech skills you need for English. Audio-only exercises can also reinforce incorrect English speech habits.
There are no special pronunciation symbols or phonetic alphabets to learn. Everything is written in the regular Latin alphabet.
The program focuses on improving all of your English communication skills—not just ‘better pronunciation’ or ‘accent reduction’.
The program focuses on speech improvement exclusively and does not combine it with other subjects like vocabulary, grammar, or conversation.
There are no tests, quizzes, workbooks, handouts, or checklists. The Speak Excellent English online book and video exercises contain everything you need in one place, in one complete course.
There are no unrealistic promises that you can ‘lose your accent’ or ‘speak like a native speaker’.
The program does not teach what some call an ‘American accent’. You practice and learn Standard American English—the speech of educated native speakers that is spoken without any trace of a regional accent.
Why do you use professional actors as teachers in the program?
Well-trained professional actors have excellent English speech. They also know how to use their whole bodies to express their thoughts and emotions clearly and completely. They are perfect role models and teachers for anyone who wants to speak more clearly and effectively. Talented actor/teachers also make the learning process a lot more interesting and fun!
Where did you find such excellent actors and teachers?
I live and teach in Los Angeles, America’s entertainment capital. I conducted an extensive search for talent and was fortunate to find the well-trained, exceptionally talented artists you see in all the videos.
How is the program organized?
The Speak Excellent English program consists of (1) an online book that explains how all of spoken English works; and (2) over 400 short video exercises that teach you everything that is in the book.
Chapters 1-10 cover all the important principles and rules of spoken English.
Chapters 11-24 help you make all English speech sounds correctly, fix sound problems, and practice the music of American English.
Chapters 25-27 provide you with more practice in English word stress, rhythm, and melody.
Most importantly, in every exercise you are learning the music of American English by hearing, seeing, saying, showing, and feeling it. This is the most important skill you must have for excellent English speech.
How long is the program?
Some chapters in the program are short and only take a few minutes to read. Other chapters are longer and have many short video exercises that improve your skills in a specific area.
You have many good English skills already, so you may need to do some exercises only once. In other areas, you will need to repeat the exercises a number of times until you improve that specific skill. This program always makes it easy to know where you need more practice.
You have complete control of how much you use the program. You also have complete control of all the video exercises. So you may learn at your own pace and in the way that is best for you.
People who use the program regularly may accomplish their goal of clear, excellent English speech in just a few months, or even less, while others may need more time.
You have full access to the program for six months. This allows enough time for you to achieve clear, excellent English speech and create good English speech habits.
Can I get a live class with a teacher?
This is not part of this program because a live class cannot give you the quantity and quality of learning that this program offers.
The Speak Excellent English program gives you the three best learning tools you need to achieve clear English speech:
1) A comprehensive, easy-to-understand text that explains how every element of spoken English works.
2) Four superb teachers and native English speakers who show you and teach you exactly how spoken English works.
3) Video exercises exclusively, which is the only way you can learn all of the physical speech skills you need.
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Read a simple explanation of a specific speech skill. -
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Practice that skill with short, simple video exercises. -
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Speak English with a good voice, good body language, and the correct language music—in every exercise. -
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Learn from gifted native speakers who make the process easy and enjoyable. -
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Learn from teachers who are always available—learn whatever you like, whenever you like, for as long as you like.
You will discover that this is the most efficient and effective way to improve your English speech.
How can I hear myself when I am doing an exercise?
You could record your voice and play it back. But this will not be helpful if you cannot identify and correct any speech errors you make.
It is much more effective to simply keep imitating the native speakers in the videos—their speech and all their physical movements as well. Hear your voice as you normally do and compare it with the native speaker’s language.
This is the easiest and best way to learn English speech skills and create new English speech habits.
Can I access this program on my phone?
Yes! You can use this program on your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. This means you can access the course anytime, anywhere, on any device.
To make your mobile experience even better, you can download the Thinkific Mobile App from the Apple App Store (for iOS devices) or from the Google Play Store (for Android devices).
However, I encourage you to use the program on the largest screen you have, so you can see and hear the videos clearly and improve your English by practicing and speaking English with your whole body.
Can you tell me more about your background?
I have a B.A. from San Francisco State University and an M.A. from the University of Washington. I have spent my entire career teaching English language, speech, and literature. I have created and taught English speech programs and courses for:
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UCLA’s American Language Center (Distinguished Instructor Award). -
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UCLA’s China Training Program (scholars in residence from Shenzhen, PRC). -
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Major multinational corporations (example: Amgen Inc.). -
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The Beverly Hills and Los Angeles school districts. -
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Prominent individuals in business, science, education, and the arts.
Through my many years of teaching, I have found that the best way for people to learn and improve spoken language skills is through “whole body learning”: by hearing, seeing, saying, showing, and feeling it. I wrote Speak Excellent English and created hundreds of short, entertaining videos to make English speech improvement as interesting, effective, and enjoyable as possible.
What if I have more questions?
Send an email to: support@speak-excellent-english.com. We are here to help you in every way we can.