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I really loved this class. I learned a lot that I've never known before. As of today, I feel more confidence when I talk to my two little nephews, They're in 3rd and 4th grade this September. This is a helpful class and it's also beneficial for the the person whom English is their second language.
~Thu-Thao, Vietnamese (Corporate class)
I have been learning American English for about 20 years now. This class is probably the most beneficial if you did not grow up here (like me). I always thought I said everything correctly, until now. Great class! I plan to take the next classes from SLA. Take the first class and you will know what I mean.
~Thanh, Vietnamese (Corporate class)
This class is amazing! I enjoyed every minute of it! It is so important to understand the basics of ENglish for us non-native speakers and the class structure and the teacher nailed it.
~Brenda, Spanish (Corporate class)
I really like this course. It helps me a lot. Attend course is much better than just listening on the web.
~Zeng, Chinese (Corporate class)
Gaining effective communication skills is essential in everyday life activities. This class offers incentive opportunities to gaining excellent communication skill, especially for a non-native English speaker. Take advantage of all learning opportunities.
~Kevin, Cambodian (Corporate class)
It is a very good class. I wish I had it many years earlier.
~Walter, Chinese (Corporate class)
A very knowledgeable, competent teacher of American English. Very proficient in the subject matter. I recommend this class to all ESL students. Mandy is an excellent teacher and an indispensable resource for your program.
~Kwami, Ashanti (Corporate class)
It is a wonderful class. It is very helpful for people who are not native English speakers.
~Walter, Chinese (Corporate class)
I find this class very, very helpful. The reading materials are great. I use the books provided by Seattle Learning Academy every day to practice what I learned in class. I highly recommend this class to Vietnamese students.
~Tuan, Vietnamese (Corporate class)
I found that I can't pronounce "l" in the word "world." I hope I will do it soon. What was funny is that I never noticed it before I attended this class!
~Hanan, Arabic (Corporate class)
Exceptional expertise on the instructor's behalf. Conversant with the various people groups. Brings the weakness of the various non-native speakers into classroom discussion.
~Kwami, Twi (African) (Corporate class)
It is a very useful class to correct the pronunciation, especially when learnt in different countries where English is the second language.
~Sopan, Hindi (Corporate class)
As a native French speaker, I really recommend this class to anyone whose first language is not English.
~Jean, French (Corporate class)
The must-have class for non-native speakers who want to improve communication.
~Don, Vietnamese (Corporate class)
Thanks a lot to give an opportunity to know more English for daily communication
~Huy, Vietnamese (Corporate class)
If I heard a recording of my speech, I could probably tell my pronunciation was off, here and there, but I could not "put my finger on it," so to speak. These courses tell you exactly what is mispronounced and why.
~Luis, Spanish (Corporate class)
Very interesting and useful lessons. I was not aware of before that using these techniques would help to increase my fluency and propel pronunciation of the English language. Thank you!
~Nader, Farsi (Corporate class)
The Seattle Learning class is really helpful for people like me with ESL. It answered lots of questions about English pronunciation I had. I would love to learn more.
~Bhupinder, Punjabi (Corporate class)
I finally can articulate my "r."
~Touberman, Creole (Corporate class)
Great class. Very professional. All the non-native speakers who would like to improve their English speaking should take this course.
~Jas, Punjabi (Corporate class)
This class helped me to identify sounds that I have been pronouncing incorrectly all my life helped me to sound more professional and be easily understood.
~Roy, Mandarin Chinese (Corporate class)
I enjoyed taking this class because eliminating accent is such a difficult object and as just 1-day class it was very well organized.
~Serge, Russian (Corporate class)
Amazing class! She could tell what you're pronouncing wrong and correct your speech!
~Joel, Spanish (Corporate class)
This class shows me how to identify a pattern of spoken English. Definitely helpful for me. This will give me more confidence to speak without fear.
~Kamruz, Bengali (Corporate class)
Although I have been living in the US for several years, I felt that my English skills have not been improving in the past. This class encouraged me to start again and reach a new level, this time to concentrate on pronunciation rather than vocabulary.
~Joachim, German (Corporate class)
I highly recommend this class. There were so many things pointed out that could help me improve my communication skills. I can't wait to take the more advanced class.
~Wilfredo, Tagalog (Corporate class)
That one-day class gives me the tools I need to improve my pronunciation. Thank you.
~Soag, Burmese (Corporate class)
This is a great course! The teacher is very helpful. I'm looking forward to taking another course when it'll be available.
~Khoi, Vietnamese (Corporate class)
I had been immersed in the spoken American English language for almost 20 years when I first heard Mandy Egle's podcast. I never had the knowledge to help me notice my pronunciation patterns before, so I couldn't improve. I simply don't hear myself until I listen to the podcast. I have improved irreversibly!
~Luis, Spanish (Corporate class)
This is an excellent class for non-native speakers. I highly recommend it. The class does not make you lose your accent; it helps you communicate more fluently. All topics covered in class can be applied on a daily basis. The instructor is well prepared and organized, keeping the class interesting.
~Luis, Spanish (Corporate class)
My English has significantly improved after taking classes at the Seattle Learning Academy. The teacher is the greatest. She's very knowledgeable, kind, helpful, fun, organized, professional, and motivated. She's the best teacher ever. The classes were well worth my time and money. I would recommend these classes to anyone that needs to have his or her English improved. Now I talk with confidence and people understand me.
~Graca, Portuguese (SLA on-site class)
I've been living in the United States for about 15 years. I took English classes at some community colleges and they were very helpful. But, I have to say, I wish I would have had Mandy and her method a long time ago. She's amazing and her teaching improved a lot of my English. I'll continue using her texts and consulting the Seattle Learning Academy website whenever I need it.
~Antonio, Portuguese (SLA on-site class)
Before signing up for this class, I read the introductory overview on the Seattle Learning Academy web site. Even though I was convinced on the teaching approach, I was unsure about the results as I registered only for a class of ten sessions. Well, after the sixth session, I'm able to fully understand CNN news without the need of using subtitles. My son is telling me that my accent is much improved since.
I must admit that I am pleasantly surprised with the result after this class. Kudos to Mandy and her passion and joy to teach you all the techniques to better improve your English!
Many thanks for such a great experience!
~Dung, Vietnamese (SLA on-site class)
Being born overseas in a different culture and language, I faced some difficulties with verbal conversation. This course (Pronunciation 2) will be useful.
~Abu, Bangladesh (Corporate class)
This course helped me to discover the problems in my English and helped me to take steps to correct them. The tools given to me are very good and easy to apply.
Thank you for the advice and tools.
~Mehmet, Turkish (Corporate class)
This course is really good for non-native speakers to learn the rhythm and pitch of the American English pronunciation.
~Adang, Indonesian (Corporate class)
Seattle Learning Academy website (pronuncian.com) is a good website and provides a tool to learn and understand English.
~Thakor, Gujrati and Hindi (Corporate class)
Pronunciation 2 is very beneficial and effective for improving communication with Native English speaking Americans for students whose native language is not English.
~Jagdish, Hindi (Corporate class)
I started classes at Seattle Learning Academy as experiment and quickly realized the value of 1-to-1 professional tutoring when it comes to pronunciation. When your English speaking skills get to the certain level your friends and co-workers stop correcting and you stop progressing (while still having a pretty heavy accent). I used some pronunciation lessons on tapes before but it does not even compare to the instant feedback that you are getting when talking to the teacher. I enjoyed every class at SLA and it helped me a lot with different weird sounds that English language has.
~Alex, Russian (one-on-one on-site class)
It is difficult for adults to improve a second language even when surrounded by an English-speaking environment. One to one tutoring allows me to focus on the area I really want to improve, pronunciation and conversation. I noticed my coworkers understood me better after 3 months of lessons. You will see a brilliant teacher at SLA who is always helpful and happy for our progress.
~Nozomi, Japanese (one-on-one on-site class)
My classes at Seattle Learning Academy with Mandy have been a great experience. She has the ability of making her classes interesting, informative and fun. I have not had any formal English classes in a long time and these have been a great help towards improving my pronunciation. I can affirm that my objective has been more than satisfied.
~Susana, Spanish (one-on-one on-site class)
The comprehensive learning is a natural way to study. I have learned a lot and I will improve in the future, even though I am finished with the class I can continue to practice by myself... I think when school starts and I talk to my friends they are going to see how much my speaking improved.
~Phayong, Thai (one-on-one on-site class)
I wish I had found this program earlier. I really like the teaching style because I learned how my tongue and mouth and the sounds work together. I am getting a lot through the lessons.
~Seung yeon, Korean (one-on-one on-site class)
This is a very good class for those who learned English as a second language in their home country, but don't speak it at home. I wasn't aware that different words have different sounds until I took this class because that wasn't the way I learned English in school. Now I understand why native speakers always had problems understanding me. Overall, a very good class to start pronouncing words correctly.
~Ashutosh, Punjabi (Corporate class)
If you have a hard time pronouncing English words or if your co-workers ask you to repeat yourself because they did not understand what you said, take a pronunciation class with Seattle Learning Academy, and do the practice online.
~Nader, Farsi (Corporate class)
Taking this class was a great experience. There were a few words that I was pronouncing right in my mind, but actually I was way off from the real pronunciation. This class helped me with most of the words I had problems with. Mandy also taught the tongue placement; that helped a lot. We all got a lot of individual attention, too.
~Saira, Urdu (Corporate class)