American English /R/ & Accent Coaching for International Kids and Teens
Build the skills and confidence now for a bright future in American school, business, and medicine.
Online pronunciation coaching with Christina Burnham M.S. CCC-SLP, an American speech-language pathologist
Why Is /R/ So Hard to Learn?
Many international schools teach British English, where the R after vowels, as in “car” and “her,” is usually dropped. And /R/ is one of the hardest sounds in English for any child to learn. Families who want their child to have a clear American accent often find that /R/ is the one sound school can’t teach. That’s why we start there.
What We Coach
American /R/ is where most students begin. From there, coaching can include other sounds that often stand out, like TH, L, V and W, and American vowels, plus the rhythm, stress, and intonation that make English sound natural.
How Coaching Works
One-on-one online sessions with Christina Burnham, MS, CCC-SLP
An informal pronunciation check to set your child’s starting point
Clear teaching of exactly where the tongue goes for each sound
Practice that builds from sounds to words, sentences, and conversation
A custom practice video each week for home practice
Session times that work for families in other time zones
Is Coaching Right for Your Child?
It may be a good fit if your child:
Speaks English as an additional language
Speaks English well, but /R/ or other sounds still stand out
Attends a British or international school, and your family wants an American accent
Is preparing for school, university, or a future career in the U.S.
Wants to feel more confident speaking in class, activities, and interviews
Program Details
✔ 30-minute one-on-one online sessions
✔ Once or twice a week, Tuesdays & Thursdays
✔ An informal pronunciation check to begin
✔ One custom practice video each week
Pricing
Pay-as-you-go: $125 per session
Once a week: 6-session package, $600 ($100 per session)
Twice a week: 12-session package, $1,200 ($100 per session)
Packages are paid upfront. Spots are limited because of time-zone differences.
An Accent Isn't Something to Fix
Your child’s accent is part of who they are. This program adds a clear American /R/ and pronunciation to the English they already speak. It’s pronunciation coaching, not speech therapy, so there’s no formal evaluation and no written reports, just focused one-on-one practice and real progress.
Take the First Step
It starts with a free consultation. We'll talk about your child's goals, listen to their /R/, and decide together whether coaching is a good fit.