ESL Web Directory

America’s Most difficult seven (7) Vowel sounds. The Controlling R’s. Learn in ten minutes with the help of a RULING R BEAR cartoon. It’s fun, and will help you to read the dictionary’s phonetic code.

Learn how to dramatically improve English pronunciation (accent reduction), general conversation skill and grammar ability while speaking English. Clear and fluid spoken English empowers greater success, confidence, and effectiveness to its user, in professional and social situations. Speaking English accurately and with the accent and pronunciation you need allows you to communicate clearly, with authority, and be understood over the phone, at meetings, and in-person, any time, anywhere.

Improve your English clearness by 25-50% using the SILC DVD program. Learn correct English vowels, consonants, word stressing & intonation by watching, listening, saying and reading the SILC DVD & matching textbook material. Unlike other programs, SILC gives many ideas to help you 'carry-over' your new/improved clear English speaking into everyday life. SILC also teaches you how to hear yourself and how to correct yourself.

Advanced English Speaking course is for people who can understand, read and speak English and want to develop their command over various aspects of spoken English - grammar, fluency, diction, vocabulary, letter-writing, sentence framing, public speaking, group discussions, presentations and email drafting.

Welcome to American Accent Training. I hope you enjoy this site as you learn how to speak with a standard American accent.

Improve your American English speaking with our English pronunciation guide. Download now

No boring diagrams, symbols or phonetics. This is a fun, listen and learn approach by an enthusiastic trainer. See the difference in our free demo. We hear rave reviews from people like you everyday.

Pronunciation Patterns offers 100 tips and patterns to help English learners recall over 4000 words. If you have trouble remembering those phonetic symbols or the sounds of words, you should try Pronunciation Patterns.

Speak clearly, effectively and be easily understood! Practice your American English Pronunciation! Focus on intonation, stress and rhythm! See and hear your pronunciation! Identify, understand and correct your pronunciation errors! Use the power of breakthrough speech analysis technology!

This directory lists a dozen of the most popular English Pronunciation and Accent Reduction programs available to ESL students for Independent Study. The chart shows the learning method each company offers (Interactive Software, Audio, Video or Online Training) and the format(s) their programs are available in (CD, DVD, MP3, tape, VHS or download). This chart also compares pricing and notes if a free sample is available online.

International Education at Okanagan University College is dedicated to English language training to all foreign and domestic students who wish to improve their English. The pronunciation modules contained herewithin are also available on CD-ROM.

With these links you can listen to native speakers, some with different American accents and dialects

The purpose of this site is very simple. It provides anyone learning English with examples of how to pronounce common words and phrases. The site is like an online phrase book - the reader can see and hear words/phrases, then say them.

This site provides a unique focus on how to identify and use the most important elements of pronunciation: 1.stress 2.intonation 3.rhythm

How to overcome fear of public speaking - tips and resources to plan, write, rehearse and deliver a successful speech. Speech templates.

Phrasebase Language Learning Resources- Your Conversational Language Learning Resource Center and Community

It's not always easy to speak in public or prepare speeches for special occasions. We give you tips to help you overcome your fears and become an excellent public speaker.

An online video-driven guide to American Pronunciation, with an accompanying blog. Each sound has a quick sample video, as well as an in-depth How-To-Make-This-Sound video. Also includes a sound chart with the various ways different sounds are spelled.

Speaking resources for English language teachers.

TalkEnglish.com focuses solely on speaking English. It is our goal to help you gain the ability to speak English fluently.

A quality Voice and Speech training site

Listen to the different vowel sounds in American and British English.

Learn how to pronounce English sounds using video podcasts on your computer, iPod or PSP.

Whether you're a businessperson seeking a promotion, a professional interacting with a diverse clientele, or an actor auditioning for a North American role, improving your speech through accent reduction will allow you to be more confident and effective, both socially and professionally.

Provides speaking, accent reduction, Canadian pronunciation courses & ESL business language training services, in groups or individually. Helps adult immigrants to Canada, particularly foreign-trained professionals, reduce their foreign accent. Located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.