American Accent Mastery Club: Speak Clearly and Confidently for ESL Teens

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.