David Alexander P.

    David Alexander P.

    United States of America

    Pronunciation/Accent Expert

    Super Tutor

    David Alexander P. is a highly rated and experienced tutor. Learn more

    Trials are 100% refundable

    Try another tutor for free or get a refund

    Video preview

    About me

    Finally get that "American Sound" that has eluded you for so long. Over half a century of native Californian speaking experience! My voice has beautiful tone; it's easy to understand and to listen to. Throughout the last few decades, I worked in radio, recorded podcasts and the like. Let me be your model and your tutor. You will not be disappointed. Read the reviews from my happy students and you will become convinced.


    Because having an easy to understand voice with a pleasant accent has been my lifelong aim, I naturally became qualified to be an expert in accent training, specializing in linguistic manipulation. My methods are proven, highly effective and fast - no matter from which country you originated from.


    My teaching begins with making students aware that self-concepts -- how our beliefs about learning a new accent can become fearful, due to self-doubts -- do restrict and slow the attainment of new conversational rhythm patterns, which constitute the accent.


    With my guidance on how to overcome self-doubt and self-limiting beliefs, plus my methods in teaching how to improve listening and imitating abilities, through the use of advanced rhythm and mirroring techniques, you will -- much sooner than you ever believed possible -- sound more like a native speaker of English. Being labeled a "learner of English," who is so often not understandable to native speakers, can have major negative effects in your global career search and in your travels.


    After working, one-on-one with hundreds of students, I have become accustomed to and very much enjoy working with students from all around the world, at nearly all levels. I am confident in my teaching ability, quite friendly and outgoing, fun, yet challenging. I am for those who are serious only! This is not "Pronunciation Light," it's a skyrocket to success!


    I can also help with writing, grammar, vocabulary development and "Business English."


    I've been teaching since 2017 and have taught, virtually, thousands of students, such as: from Slavic language speaking countries to Western European, including Latin-based and Germanic languages, to East and Southeast Asian languages, including Chinese dialects, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese, to South Asian, such as Thai and Indian, to South American both Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, to Middle-East including Arabic and Israeli speakers. My experience is vast and my success-rate is phenomenal and not typical. Your spoken English WILL improve with my methods.


    My American Pronunciation and Accent Course focuses on two critical aspects required to adopt and begin using the specific stress, rhythmic and tonal patterns of American English:


    Aspect 1: Increasing awareness of the proper pronunciation of American vowels and consonants, and how we use stress, rhythm and intonation.


    Aspect 2: Improving and honing listening and imitating skills so that students can listen with more acuity and better notice the sounds they're hearing when they listen to native speakers speak, and can more accurately assess how well they imitate these sounds when they are copying Americans when they speak.


    My course is taught in two parts:


    Part 1: basic course in American pronunciation - takes about 7 lessons


    Part 2: reading out-loud and shadowing practice. This is how the practice is implemented to effect permanent change so that the student will automatically begin to use the correct pronunciations and stress, rhythm and intonation patterns that match that of native American English speakers. With enough practice, the new patterns will automatically transfer to the student's speaking, thereby having changed the way they speak when they are speaking English. This is highly effective, but can take 20+ sessions for noticeable change to take hold. To sound virtually like a native speaker can take 40-80+ lessons.


    Additionally, we record every lesson so that the student can benefit from repeating each class and be able to focus how things are being said both by themselves and the tutor/coach, which will further strengthen their listening skill.


    The only way you'll be sure that I'm the best choice you can make in an American pronunciation and accent coach is by meeting with me, asking me questions, and allowing me to help you to be confident that I am, perhaps the only on on earth, that can help you in a way that is quite fun, high-energy, ultra-challenging and with very quick results. You don't have to spend years, or even decades, to sound more like a native speaker. With me, you won't!

    I speak

    English

    Native

    Spanish

    Intermediate B1

    What my students say

    4.9

    33 reviews

    • Maggie

      Maggie

      January 17, 2024

      Every week I am looking forward to our sessions because I see the progress I have made in the last few months. David makes it fun to learn and easy to understand. His attention to details and the way he teaches and listens during each class is amazing, and all the informative and useful tools that David offers during and after class really help practicing the lessons easier and accelerate the learning process.
    • Aurelie

      Aurelie

      January 3, 2024

      David is the very first teacher I have met who is able to explain to me how to pronounce English! He is a very professional and patient teacher. I just can not believe how much I have learnt within a few lessons. Thank you David.
    • avatar

      Anonymous

      November 26, 2023

      I have been taking American English pronunciation lessons from David since June of 2023. It’s exciting and encouraging to see results in just a few short months. David’s passion for teaching is evident. He is committed to his students’ success, and I noticed that right away when I took my first lesson. He individualizes the lessons to focus on the areas where I need improvement. David incorporates real-world examples that I can use in my everyday life. Every minute in his class is an opportunity to learn and practice the language. His classes are effective, unique, and always fun. I always look forward to them! David communicates with me proactively and has a wonderful way to provide specific and constructive feedback. He cares about his sound and video quality; receiving a clear transmission is so important for us who need to hear the language clearly! I look forward to continue learning from David, he is truly a fantastic teacher. If you’re wondering if he’s the right one, book a trial lesson, you won’t be disappointed!
    • Paul

      Paul

      October 23, 2023

      I’ve been working with David for about 7 months and I just have to say I’m 100% satisfied with the results I have! If you wanna learn how to speak like true American native David is the one. No boring lessons, no tedious homework, his technique is unique and efficient not mention fun at the same time specially when we shadowing I always have a great time with him 100% recommended
    • Lin

      Lin

      April 26, 2023

      David is such an awesome teacher, and he's super passionate about teaching. He's got this rigorous and clear teaching plan that, trust me, brings noticeable improvements as you stick with it. The shallow speaking technique he teaches is just amazing – I found myself starting to link and contract words without even thinking! Just have some patience and give it a little time, and you'll be amazed by the progress you'll make. I highly recommend him.
    • Sedigheh

      Sedigheh

      March 14, 2023

      David is a very professional and experienced teacher with deep knowledge and passion. I speak English every day but wanted to improve my accent. David has extensive experience in improving his student’s accents. He always comes to the session well-prepared and tailors the lesson to my needs. I started learning with David some months ago and believe that with his guidance, I will reach my goal in a few months. Two weeks ago, I had an important presentation that I practiced with David. After my presentation, some colleagues acknowledged that I talked like a native speaker. I totally recommend him for every level, especially for professional-level English.

    Schedule

    Choose the time for your first lesson. The timings are displayed in your local timezone.

    Sep 15–21, 2024

    Sep 15–21, 2024

    Sun

    15

    Mon

    16

    Tue

    17

    Wed

    18

    Thu

    19

    Fri

    20

    Sat

    21

    Resume

    • 2018 — Present

      Talk Academy

      English Pronunciation

    • 1994 — Present

      Freelance

      English grammar and pronunciation

    My specialties

    Am and have been a specialist in using my conversational abilities for my work as a business consultant, sales person, manager, travel consultant, counselor and event planner. Interpersonal relationship building and nurturing is my field of expertise.


    I have been an on-and-off entrepreneur since 1984. I have written hundreds of business letters for myself, for the companies I have worked for, and for others. I write in a style which is both powerful, yet relaxed - not something that most people can do well. I am well able to help you to learn the best way to write business correspondence.


    Currently teaching in English academy, teaching pronunciation as my specialty. Also working online, doing the same.


    I currently am teaching young people from age 8-18.


    English as a Second Language is exactly what I teach, and I do it using methods which are extremely similar to how you learned your own native language. My techniques are easy and effective.


    Video preview

    6178

    lessons

    $

    40

    50-min lesson

    Popular

    1 lesson booking in the last 48 hours

    Usually responds in 6 hrs