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S.T.E.P.S. Course Description

S.T.E.P.S. Course Description

In today's rapidly changing and unpredictable world, clear and confident communication has become essential for success in both personal and professional settings. Yet, mastering American English pronunciation remains a challenge for many non-native speakers. Without proper guidance, unclear pronunciation can lead to misunderstandings and hinder effective communication.

S.T.E.P.S. is a native-language-specific practice tool with AI assistance for confident clarity in Your American English pronunciation.

Welcome to your gateway to mastering the American accent!

I'm thrilled to have you embark on this journey with us as we delve into our innovative S.T.E.P.S. independent practice guide, developed as a synthesis of evidence-based sciences with over +40 years of experience offering explicit instructions, and now immediate AI feedback.

Accents form predictable sound and intonation patterns based on one's native language which can be challenging barriers in an American accent so SpeakEasy! compiled the research to leverage the 48 courses unparalleled in efficiency. This course utilizes proven, state-of-the-art techniques to help individuals harness their linguistic potential. Embrace the future as we witness the convergence of new AI technological prowess and linguistic finesse, revolutionizing the landscape of pronunciation mastery. Through targeted practice and AI guidance facilitation, participants will gain the skills to speak clearly and confidently, ensuring their message is understood as intended.

This course also offers the optional addition of expert-led training, ensuring a near-native pronunciation as described in these testimonials

We work towards a near-native sound, preserving and celebrating the beauty of your native language while gaining clear and confident speech. It is your choice of motivation and goal to join the linguistic community of American pronuciation. That said, there is no replacement for a native-speaking trainer to bring the ultimate naturalness to pronunciation. Therefore, for each module in the Q & A, there is a link to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation meeting or return to shop and add the service to meet up with in the Big Blue Button virtual classroom.

These on-demand modules are strategically sequenced to facilitate speech change with natural linguistic generalization. Learners will witness measurable progress in pronunciation skills. Whether you're a beginner in acquiring an American accent or aiming for complete naturalness in your accentedness, courses are crafted to meet the diverse and specific pronunciation needs of each native language.

Get ready as you jump into the SpeakEasy! method and embark on a transformative journey toward mastering the nuances of YOUR American accent.

Best Regards,

Cindy Jansen M.A., CCC-SLP

Duration:

100 hours over 14 weeks

System Requirements

General: Internet connection with the modern browser

Operating System: Microsoft Windows (7 and higher) or Apple Mac OS X

Display Properties Setting: Minimum 1024 x 768 screen resolution

Recommended Browser: Google Chrome

For the best experience and optimum security, we recommend that you keep your browser up to date.

Other Browsers: Firefox, Safari, Edge

Legacy browsers with known issues:

Internet Explorer 10 and below

Safari 7 and below

Note: the course content requires that any pop-up blocker be disabled

49+ AI-enabled micro-courses to train clear, natural-sounding English pronunciation based on native-language-specific predicted challenges - for non-native English speakers.

From Amharic to Yoruba, scalable pronunciation training courses are delivered on Moodle, leveraging Poodll AI-enabled speech technology to support independent learners, instructor-led sessions, and seamless integration with existing enterprise learning systems.

LIVE Instruction. Scalable. LMS.

Global access meets expert guidance. Combine AI-powered practice and evidence-based structure with option to add live instructor feedback - through SpeakEasy! PRO or your organization's instructors - for faster, more confident, real-world communication.

Observe. Predictive. Contrast.

Clear, natural-sounding speech starts with hearing the difference. AI-guided listening instruction is available 24/7, supporting private, measurable practice. Each course is curated around predicted native-language differences, contrasting target sounds, stress, and intonation patterns using 18,000+ speech practice items and 425+ focused activities. Awareness comes first, confidence follows.

Imitate. AI-Scored. Speech-Motor.

Fluency starts on day one. Learners move from sound-level accuracy to real-life speech through a structured practice bridge, rewiring established habits with AI-guided feedback. The result is pronunciation that works in real conversations, not just drills.

Refine. Perform. Fluency. Measured.

Perform clearly in real conversations. AI-guided monologues and dialogues begin day one, supporting spontaneous, target-themed conversation with increasingly complex professional scenarios. Measured feedback and private grade book tracking help learners self-monitor progress and build confident, independent communication.

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