Overview
How to correctly pronounce the most confusing American English vowel sounds (ship/sheep, cot/caught, full/fool) to sound more natural and confident, The mouth, tongue, and jaw positions that shape each vowel sound in the American accent, The difference between similar minimal pairs and vowel contrasts—and how to hear and produce them clearly, How reduced vowels (schwa) and word stress patterns affect natural, fluent American speech, The difference in vowel pronunciation between word forms (record vs. recording, politics vs. political)—understanding stress-based vowel changes, How to apply accurate vowel pronunciation in everyday conversations, dialogues, and real-life English speaking, Long-term accent reduction strategies, pronunciation practice techniques, and accent training methods for maintaining clear, confident American English speaking
Non-native English speakers and ESL students who struggle with confusing American vowel sounds, Intermediate to advanced English learners aiming for clearer American English pronunciation and accent reduction, International professionals, students, or anyone who wants to sound more natural in English conversations and business communication, Individuals preparing for job interviews, presentations, TOEFL/IELTS exams, or living/working in an English-speaking country, Accent modification seekers who want to reduce their foreign accent and improve American English fluency, Anyone who's been told "I can't understand you" or feels self-conscious about their English pronunciation
A basic to intermediate level of English (can understand and communicate in everyday situations)., Access to a phone, computer, or tablet to watch videos and listen to recordings., Headphones or earbuds recommended for clear listening practice.
"Are you tired of being misunderstood because of tricky English vowel sounds?
This American English pronunciation course will help you finally master the most confusing American accent vowels through clear explanations, step-by-step pronunciation practice, and real-world speaking activities designed to boost your English speaking clarity and confidence in everyday communication.
What You'll Learn
How to correctly pronounce the most confusing American English vowel sounds to sound more natural and confident
The mouth, tongue, and jaw positions that shape each vowel sound in the American accent
The difference between similar vowel pairs (ship/sheep, cot/caught, full/fool) and how to hear them clearly
Why English spelling and pronunciation don't always match—and how to predict and remember common exceptions
When "a" sounds like short "o" (want, talk, law) and when it doesn't
How to pronounce the multiple sounds of "ow" and "ou" in American English
How reduced vowels and stress patterns affect natural, fluent speech
The difference in pronunciation between word forms (record vs. recording, politics vs. political)
How to apply accurate vowel pronunciation in conversations and natural dialogues
Long-term accent reduction strategies and accent training techniques for maintaining clear, confident American English speaking skills
By the end, you'll not only understand how vowels work in American English—you'll be using them effortlessly in real-life speech."
Natalie Cohen
Natalie Cohen is a certified speech-language pathologist and accent reduction coach. She helps people improve how they speak so they can communicate more clearly and feel more confident.
She earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Tufts University and master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Emerson College. Because of Natalie's training, she understands how the brain, mouth, and body work together to produce speech and that speaking American English involves much more than just words it includes grammar, sentence structure, tone, vocabulary, and social skills.
She has helped non-native English speakers from around the world, including India, Russia, Korea, Vietnam, Brazil, Columbia and more, speak American English more clearly and naturally.