American Accent Mastery Club: Speak Clearly and Confidently for ESL Teens
Master authentic American pronunciation with engaging media ESL teens love! This club helps ESL teens overcome pronunciation challenges with carefully selected content that develops natural speech patterns & builds confidence.
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
In this club, learners receive ongoing informal assessment through personalized feedback during speaking activities. Each session includes pronunciation practice with immediate correction and guidance. Students will participate in before/after recordings to track their progress, and receive specific suggestions for sounds to practice between sessions. No formal tests or grades are given, but consistent attendance leads to noticeable improvement in American pronunciation.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner - Advanced Level
Is your teen hesitant to speak English because of pronunciation concerns? In this ongoing American Accent Mastery Club, intermediate to upper-intermediate (B1-B2) teens will build confidence and clarity in their English pronunciation through engaging, culturally-relevant practice. Unlike traditional pronunciation drills, we focus on the sounds and patterns that appear in the media teens already consume and enjoy. WHAT WE'LL EXPLORE: Each week focuses on a specific pronunciation challenge for non-native speakers. Our 12-week topic cycle includes: Mar 31 - Week 1: TH sounds (voiced/unvoiced) with superhero movie clips Apr 07 - Week 2: R vs L distinction using music lyrics and interviews Apr 14 - Week 3: P/B/V distinctions with YouTube commentary examples Apr 21 - Week 4: Short vs. long vowels in Netflix dialogue scenes Apr 28 - Week 5: Nasal sounds (N/M/NG) in popular songs May 05 - Week 6: Word stress patterns in YouTube influencer intros May 12 - Week 7: Sentence rhythm with movie trailer narration May 19 - Week 8: Schwa sounds in casual conversation clips May 26 - Week 9: Reduced sounds in fast speech from sitcoms Jun 02 - Week 10: American idioms pronunciation practice Jun 09 - Week 11: Linking words in natural speech Jun 16 - Week 12: Intonation patterns in questions vs. statements The club cycles through these topics, so students can join at any time and continue as long as they wish to keep improving. WHAT TO EXPECT IN EACH SESSION: Quick review of previous sounds with fun minimal pair activities Introduction to the focus sound/pattern with clear examples Analysis of the target sound in authentic media clips Guided practice with personalized feedback Creative production activities to build muscle memory Take-home practice suggestions for continued improvement WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR: International teens (13-18) with intermediate to upper-intermediate English (B1-B2 level). Students who can already communicate in English but want to sound more natural Learners who are self-conscious about their pronunciation or accent Teens preparing for interviews, presentations, or speaking exams WHY JOIN THIS CLUB? Focus on the most challenging sounds for non-native speakers Practice pronunciation in relevant, age-appropriate contexts Receive personalized feedback in a supportive group environment Build confidence through gradual, consistent improvement Connect pronunciation to real-world communication Students are welcome to bring examples from their favorite shows or YouTubers that they'd like help pronouncing correctly! Note: While this club focuses on American pronunciation, the goal is clear communication rather than erasing all traces of a student's native accent. We celebrate linguistic diversity while helping students avoid the pronunciation issues that cause misunderstandings.
Learning Goals
Practice the pronunciation of challenging American English sounds (TH, R/L, P/B/V, etc.) and get immediate feedback corrections.
Apply correct word and sentence stress patterns in natural speech
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class uses clips from age-appropriate media including YouTube videos, Netflix shows, and popular music to practice pronunciation.
All content is carefully pre-screened to ensure it contains no inappropriate language, themes, or imagery for the 13-18 age group.
The focus is exclusively on pronunciation elements within the content. While the material reflects teen interests and culture, it remains educational and supportive of positive values.
Supply List
I will supply materials as needed.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Learners will watch short clips from YouTube and may occasionally be directed to free pronunciation practice websites for homework.
All external content will be pre-screened for age-appropriateness.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am TEFL 120 hrs certified and have nearly 20 years of homeschooling experience with expertise in teaching phonics, phonograms, and pronunciation.
My background includes teaching English pronunciation, reading and comprehension to Middle Schoolers, and High Schoolers.
I also teach Business English to adult learners and using the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) to help students visualize sounds.
I've successfully helped English learners from diverse language backgrounds improve their American English pronunciation through systematic phonetic training and authentic practice materials.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-7 learners per class