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Clarity starts with confidence, not perfect pronunciation.

It’s not your accent, it’s whether you communicate with confidence, clarity and ease that gives your words impact.
Learn this in under 20 weeks!
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American Accent and English Coaching, American English Accent Training, American Accent and English Courses

Does this sound familiar?

Sometimes you
  • are asked to repeat yourself or see confused faces.
  • avoid speaking up in meetings.
  • feel overlooked during discussions.
  • have received vague feedback like “work on your communication”.
You're a professional who speaks English but you don't yet feel clear, confident, or in control when you speak—
Maybe you think your English isn’t strong enough and it makes you feel unsure of yourself, like there’s something you are missing.
 
You are not as confident, articulate or concise as you want to be.
But confidence isn’t a personality trait. It’s a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned.
It’s time for accent coaching that goes deeper than pronunciation.​

 

How it Works

1. Start with a Free Information Call
We'll start with a ten-minute information phone call. This is where we talk about your goals and check that we are a good fit. You'll get your questions answered on pricing, scheduling, and how it works.
2. Schedule your Consultation (still free) 
If we are a good fit, we'll schedule a free, 45-minute video call consultation. In this conversation we'll go deeper into your goals, challenges, and history. Once I have a clear picture of what you want and need, I'll suggest your next steps.
3. Next Steps
For your next steps, I will recommend one of three personalized coaching programs (courses), which range from 10 to 20 weeks. We’ll discuss scheduling, payment, and a start date. If we aren't a good fit, I'll suggest resources to get you the help you need. 

4. Start your Course!
If we decide to work together, we'll schedule a start date, usually within a week, I'll send some information for you to explore, and we'll begin your program. You'll be communicating with more confidence, clarity, and ease within 20 weeks!

American accent training & English courses

Courses meet once weekly for ten, fifteen, or twenty weeks. Your coach will determine which program best meets your needs during a complimentary, pre-course consultation.

American Accent and English Coaching, American English Accent Training, American Accent and English Courses

Flow
For those who want to speak with accent clarity and impact.

Accent coaching gets the highly skilled, advanced speaker to the next level of English excellence.

This 10-week coaching course will give you the tools to communicate with clarity and self-assurance in meetings, presentations, consultations, trainings, and social events.

American Accent and English Coaching, American English Accent Training, American Accent and English Courses

Fluency
For those who want to speak with fluency and precision.

This 15-week course will raise your English fluency skills and help you express yourself with more comfort, confidence, and clarity. You will speak with more ease and flow, and you’ll use higher-level, more native-like vocabulary. 

American Accent and English Coaching, American English Accent Training, American Accent and English Courses

Function
For those who want to speak with accent clarity, impact, fluency, and precision.

By the end of this 20-week course, you’ll not only speak with more ease, confidence, and clarity, you’ll also use higher level, more native-like vocabulary, and have better listening comprehension. You’ll speak more confidently, feel more in control, and know how to engage your listeners' attention.

Why choose EnglishWorks?

American Accent and English Coaching, American English Accent Training, American Accent and English Courses

Just-For-You Courses

Unlike self-paced or group programs, our live one-on-one courses are fully customized to you—your goals, interests, and your unique challenges.

Because everything is tailored to your level and pace, you’ll make faster, more efficient progress. And since it's just the two of us, scheduling is flexible and easier. This is personalized training designed to help you reach your goals-efficiently and effectively.

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25 + Years of Expertise

Michelle Knoop is a world-class coach with over 25 years of experience helping individuals from over 60 countries. She’s got a Master's in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and has authored a wide range of books and course materials.

What truly sets Michelle apart is her ability to connect one-on-one. Personalized time with her will accelerate your progress in ways that group classes simply can’t match.

American Accent and English Coaching, American English Accent Training, American Accent and English Courses

Direct Access 

With one-on-one sessions and unlimited email support between meetings, you’ll have direct, ongoing access to Michelle’s expertise when you need it.

Have a big event coming up? A weekly meeting that always stresses you out? A last-minute speech? We’ll plan your training around your real life—so you're fully supported when it matters most.

American Accent and English Coaching, American English Accent Training, American Accent and English Courses

"I moved to the U.S. 6 years ago from China. I can speak English but always wanted to make an effort to improve my pronunciation. To everyone who has similar challenges, I would highly recommend Michelle’s course. She has a very systematic way to help candidates like me."

Jiang-Ming, Software Engineering Manager / Native Language: Mandarin

Book a free info call and get all your questions answered

Although you speak English fluently, your clarity and confidence aren’t where you want them to be. Speaking English isn’t really the challenge. Speaking with clarity, confidence, ease, and impact—that’s the part that feels harder to reach.
 

Most professionals face four key challenges in speaking English:

  • Speaking with clarity so you are understood.

  • Speaking concisely so your words have impact.

  • Accessing the best vocabulary to express your meaning efficiently.

  • Using the most accurate grammar to speak effectively. 


I created EnglishWorks to address these challenges. In our programs, you’ll work one-on-one with a dedicated coach who tailors every session to your unique goals, level, and learning pace. Together, we’ll focus on refining your accent, expanding your vocabulary, strengthening grammar, and developing the skills you need to communicate with clarity and impact.
Our clients have achieved more satisfying careers, gained confidence to speak up and be heard in meetings, presentations and important conversations, enriched their social lives, and enjoyed speaking English with more clarity, confidence, and ease.
Schedule an information call today and take the next step forward.

- Michelle Knoop,
25+ Years English Accent Coach, Masters in TESOL, Specializing in American Accent

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We provide 1-1 courses in advanced English fluency and American accent training for non-native English speakers. Your course is customized to your individual objectives and challenges. Classes meet once a week for an hour, live online, for 10, 15, or 20 weeks, and include between-session practice.

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