Accent Modification Services in Alberta
Improve Your Speech Clarity and Confidence
If you’re an adult in Alberta who wants to speak more clearly and feel more confident when communicating in English, you’re in the right place!
You’re already skilled, educated, and successful in your field, but feel that your accent, pronunciation, or speech clarity affects how easily others understand you.
You might be tired of people asking you to repeat yourself, or of not feeling confident when speaking in meetings, presentations, interviews, or professional conversations.
That is where accent modification can help.
I provide online accent modification services through Zoom for adults in Alberta who want to improve their speech clarity, intelligibility, and confidence.
My goal is never to erase your accent or make you sound like a native English speaker, as that’s not a realistic goal for most ESL speakers.
The goal is clear communication, stronger speaking skills, and greater confidence while still sounding like yourself.
Accent Modification Services
Accent modification, also called accent reduction, is a speech training process that helps you speak more clearly and be better understood in professional and everyday conversations. It can focus on:
How It Works
All new clients begin with a free 45-minute speech assessment.
This gives us a chance to talk about your goals, look at your current speech patterns, and identify the areas that may have the biggest impact on your clarity and confidence.
During your assessment, we may discuss:
- Your speech clarity and intelligibility
- Your pronunciation patterns
- Your accent modification goals
- The situations where you don’t feel confident when speaking English
- Your professional or everyday communication needs
- Which package may be the best fit for you
You can book your free assessment through Calendly.
After your assessment, you can choose the package that best supports your goals.
All regular coaching sessions are 50 minutes long and take place online through Zoom.
My Accent Modification Approach
My accent modification coaching follows The Accent Channel methodology, a personalized and goal-focused approach designed for internationally trained adult speakers of English.
Your sessions may include pronunciation practice, speech clarity strategies, listening and self-monitoring skills, and practice with words and phrases you use often in your work and daily life.
You may also receive weekly personal vocabulary recordings, home practice activities, and real-life conversation practice to help you carry new skills into everyday speech.
Throughout the process, you will receive consistent, personalized feedback so you know what to adjust, how to practise, and how to keep improving.
Accent Modification Services
Individual Sessions
For the best results, I recommend booking a package of consistent sessions rather than individual sessions. Accent modification works best with regular practice, feedback, and progress tracking over time.
That said, individual sessions are available if you prefer to book one session at a time.
An individual session may be helpful if you want support with a specific goal, or if you want to book accent modification sessions on an as-needed basis. Regular sessions are recommended for stronger progress, but individual sessions still provide personalized coaching and practical strategies you can use right away.
50-minute individual session: $150
Accent Modification Packages
Choose the Level of Support That Fits Your Goals
Accent modification takes time, practice, and feedback. A shorter package can help you get started with specific goals, while a longer package gives you more time to build new speech habits and carry those skills into real conversations.
For most clients, I recommend the 12-week program because it provides the most complete support and the strongest opportunity for meaningful progress.
Option 1: Starter Package
4 Sessions for $570
This package includes a 5% discount from the regular session rate.
This package is a good starting point if you want help with a few focused speech clarity or pronunciation goals.
It can work well if you already know what you want to improve, or if you want to experience accent modification coaching before committing to a longer program.
Includes:
- Free 45-minute speech assessment
- 4 private 50-minute Zoom sessions, booked within an 8 week period of time
- Personalized speech clarity goals
- Accent modification coaching using The Accent Channel methodology
- Weekly practice activities as homework (everything will be provided)
- Weekly personal vocabulary recordings
- Feedback and strategy support
- Clear next steps for continued progress
Best for:
- Clients who want to decide whether a longer program is right for them
- Want to work on just a few specific pronunciation goals
- A short introduction to accent modification
Option 2: Progress Package
8 Sessions for $1,080
This package includes a 10% discount from the regular session rate.
This option may be a good fit if you want support with several pronunciation, rhythm, or speech clarity goals, but you are not quite ready for the full 12-week program.
Includes:
- Free 45-minute speech assessment
- 8 private 50-minute Zoom sessions, booked within a 12 week period of time
- The ability to pay all at once or in two equal installments
- Personalized accent modification goals
- Accent modification coaching using The Accent Channel methodology
- Weekly practice activities as homework (everything will be provided)
- Weekly personal vocabulary recordings
- Support for real-life speaking situations
Best for:
- Clients who want more than a short introduction
- Several specific pronunciation or clarity goals
- Improving speech patterns with guided practice
- Clients who want meaningful support but prefer a shorter commitment than 12 weeks
Option 3: Full 12-Week Accent Modification Program
12 Sessions for $1,530
This package includes a 15% discount from the regular session rate.
The 12-week program is the best choice if you want structured, consistent support with your speech clarity and communication confidence.
Accent modification requires you to build new speech habits through practice, feedback, repetition, and real-life carryover.
Over 12 weeks, we have time to identify your speech patterns, set clear goals, practice target sounds and communication strategies, and help you use those skills more naturally in everyday and professional conversations.
This is the package I recommend for most clients who want the best progress.
Includes:
- Free 45-minute speech assessment
- 12 private 50-minute Zoom sessions, booked within a 16 week period of time
- The ability to pay all at once or in three equal installments
- Personalized speech clarity and accent modification plan
- Accent modification coaching using The Accent Channel methodology
- Real-world speaking practice
- Weekly practice activities as homework (everything will be provided)
- Weekly personal vocabulary recordings
- Progress tracking
- Final progress summary and next-step recommendations
Best for:
- Clients who want the most complete support
- Improving pronunciation, rhythm, stress, intonation, pacing, and clarity
- Building confidence in professional communication
- Carrying new speech skills into real conversations
- Making accent modification part of your regular communication habits
Follow-Up Sessions
After completing a package, you may book shorter follow-up sessions to review progress, refresh your goals, or get support with a specific speaking situation.
25-minute follow-up session: $75
Who Benefits from Accent Modification Services?
Accent modification may be a good fit for you if you are an intermediate to advanced English speaker who wants to speak with more clarity, confidence, and ease.
You may already communicate well in English, but still feel that your accent, pronunciation, or speech patterns sometimes make it harder to fully express yourself.
You may benefit from accent modification if:
Private accent modification coaching gives you a more personalized path forward.
Instead of guessing what to work on, you receive specific goals, consistent feedback, and practice materials based on your speech, your job, and your daily life.
If these statements sound familiar, accent modification may be the next step toward speaking English with more clarity, confidence, and ease.
Receipts for Alberta Clients
Receipts are provided for all SLP services and will include my ACSLPA registration information.
Some Alberta clients may be able to submit their receipts to a workplace benefits plan or private insurance provider, such as Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Alberta Blue Cross, or another extended health plan. Coverage varies by plan, and some plans may reimburse speech-language pathology services up to a yearly maximum.
Please note that I do not offer direct billing at this time. Clients pay for sessions directly and submit receipts to their benefits provider if they wish to seek reimbursement.
If you are unsure whether accent modification services are covered under your plan, I recommend contacting your insurance provider before booking. You can ask whether services from a registered Speech-Language Pathologist are eligible for reimbursement.
Clients who do not have extended health benefits may also choose to keep their receipts for tax time. Speech-language pathology services may be eligible as a medical expense, depending on your personal situation. Please check with your accountant, tax professional, or the Canada Revenue Agency to confirm whether you are eligible and whether a minimum medical expense amount applies.
Ready to Improve Your Speech Clarity?
Clear communication can help you feel more confident in conversations, meetings, interviews, presentations, and everyday life.
Start by booking your free 45-minute speech assessment now!