Susan Ryan

MA, Adult ESL

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American English Pronunciation & Accent Reduction Specialist Expert

Susan Ryan Quick Facts

Main Areas: American English Pronunciation & Accent Reduction
Career Focus: Instructor and Speaker
Affiliation: TESOL, WATESOL

Susan Ryan has been helping people to learn American English since 1991. She has taught accent reduction to professionals from all over the world including engineers from India, doctors from Turkey, film makers from Korea, lawyers from Mexico and jou alists from Peru.

Susan has a B.A. degree in teaching and a Master’s degree in English as a Second Language. She is an active member and presenter in TESOL and Toastmasters International.

Susan has taught in Califo ia, Minnesota, Maryland and Washington, D.C. She currently lives in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Free Articles & Book Excerpts

Tips and Lessons from the Accent Reduction Classroom

http://accentreductionclassroom.com/category/accent-reduction-tips-lessons/

My Book Review of Teaching American English Pronunciation

http://blogcritics.org/books/article/book-review-teaching-american-english-pronunciation/

My American English Pronunciation Articles

http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Susan_M_Ryan

Free Audio & Video Samples

My Free 4 Week Accent Reduction E-Course

http://accent-reduction.confidentvoice.com/

American English Pronunciation & Accent Reduction Blog

http://www.confidentvoice.com/blog/

Susan Ryan Audio & Video Programs

Learn American Accent Online Coaching

http://learnamericanaccentonline.com/

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Syllable Stress in Spoken American English

When you listen to Americans talking you might notice that they always stress some syllables more than others. That's because in English words one syllable is always pronounced with more emphasis than the other syllables in the word. The vowel in the stressed syllable is lengthened and has a ...

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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Susan Ryan

People always ask me how long it will take them to improve their English pronunciation and reduce their accent.

The truth is that everyone learns at a different pace. Your progress will depend on your previous experience, personal motivation to change and access to an American English resources.

However, if you work toward your accent and pronunciation goals for just 30 minutes everyday you will make noticable progress. Most students hear English in a new way after one or two sessions. They begin to speak differently after 6-8 weeks of practice.

Contacting Susan Ryan

For more information or to ask me a question feel free to contact me at confidentvoice@gmail.com.

I am very happy to respond to any questions you may have about your accent or American English pronunciation!

How to get started

While most non native English speakers will never sound like a "native" you can improve the way you speak English so that others will understand you more easily. Improving your pronunciation will make speaking English much more enjoyable for you. Your relationships will improve and new opportunities will open.

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My one on one accent reduction coaching is an effective and convenient way for international professionals to improve their spoke English skills to succeed in the workplace.

Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation.