Speak Confidently. Blend In Naturally.

ESL Accent Reduction

Accent reduction isn’t about erasing who you are.

It’s about gaining confidence and freedom in communication.

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Why Accent Reduction?

  • Feel more confident when you speak in meetings or social situations

  • Be understood clearly without needing to repeat yourself

  • Connect more easily with new friends, colleagues, and neighbors

  • Blend in naturally and avoid standing out because of how you sound

In today’s political and social climate, the way we speak can sometimes affect how others treat us.

Accent reduction can help remove that barrier so you can focus on just being yourself.

Meet Your Tutor - Janet Sandberg

I’ve been teaching and tutoring with expertise and compassion for 27 years. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Diploma, both from the University of Toronto (which is ranked in the top 46 globally in 50 subject categories, more than any other university in the world). I understand the science of language and the art of communication.

I’ve taught learners in North America, Europe, and Asia, and what I’ve learned is that no matter where you come from, you deserve to be heard and understood with clarity and respect.

I’ve lived in five countries on three continents, so I understand what it’s like to learn a foreign language and work to fit into a new culture.

I’ve studied French, German, Mandarin, Indonesian, and Flemish/Dutch. While my fluency varies across these languages, my accent is consistently near-native.

ESL accent reduction tutor with 27 years of experience and a linguistics degree

What Lessons Look Like

  • 1:1 personalized sessions focused on your unique accent and goals

  • Practical North American accent training designed for real-life situations

  • Gentle, supportive encouragement free of judgment

  • Flexible scheduling so you can learn at a time and pace that works for you

Lessons are available:

  • online from anywhere or

  • in person in Metro Detroit/North Oakland County, Michigan

Your Voice. Your Confidence.

This isn’t about losing your culture or your story. It’s about gaining another way to express yourself so that you feel at home in every conversation.

Ready to feel more confident when you speak?

Let’s start this journey together.

Accent reduction tutor helping ESL student gain confidence speaking English

FAQs

  • Accent reduction is about training your ear, mouth, and muscles to produce sounds the way native speakers do. While completely losing an accent isn’t always possible, most students achieve an improved North American accent with consistent practice and determination.

  • Everyone learns at a different pace and in a different way. Some students notice changes in just a few lessons, while others may need many. With regular practice and personalized guidance, you’ll start hearing and feeling progress quickly.

  • Absolutely not! Accent reduction simply gives you the option to sound more North American when you choose to. It’s about empowerment, flexibility, and safety, not erasure.

  • Not at all. Accent reduction focuses on pronunciation, intonation, and flow, not grammar or vocabulary. As long as you can hold a basic conversation in English, we can work on your accent together.

  • With a BA in Linguistics and a TESOL Diploma from the University of Toronto, plus experience teaching across North America, Europe, and Asia, Janet brings both expertise and compassion to her work. She also knows what it feels like to learn a new language and try to fit in as she has lived in five countries and studied six languages herself. She’s been where you are now!