The Most Comprehensive Accent Test for Clear Communication
An accent test is a diagnostic tool that pinpoints a person’s missing sounds in spoken English. Accent tests are important for self-study. They also form the basis of customized learning plans for accent modification classes.
For over 25 years, Accents International has been conducting accent tests for professionals at Fortune 500 companies, leading health systems, and top universities. We’ve helped thousands of clients master the American accent. An accent test is a first step in achieving accent reduction success.
Learn What’s Missing from Your American Accent.
Start Your Path to Clear, Confident, and Accurate English.
BECAUSE EVERYONE DESERVES TO BE HEARD
Who Is the Accent Test Designed For?
PROFESSIONALS WHO:
- Want to speak with greater clarity, confidence, and impact
- Need to level the playing field in the hiring process
- Want to be recognized as subject matter experts
- Are healthcare workers and need to improve their provider-patient rapport
Benefits of Accents International's Accent Test
Fast Results and an Action Plan:
Having identified your accent challenges, our professional linguists design a customized plan so you can learn the American accent as quickly and effectively as possible.
Confidence Boost:
Your accent test also identifies your communication strengths. Speakers are typically surprised to see the many areas of English pronunciation they’ve already mastered.
What Does an Accents International Accent Test Measure?
The entire list of sounds and speech patterns that characterize the American accent. These are:
The 21 American English vowels- The 26 American English consonants
- Rate of Speech
- Intonation
- 42 pronunciation patterns that go beyond vowels and consonants
What Does an Accents International Accent Test Include?
Our Accent Test is more than just a check-list of pronunciation errors. It includes:
- An Individual Learning Plan to guide the speaker to success
- A 1-hour private coaching session where you’ll:
- Review the results of your test with the country’s leading accent reduction specialists
- Learn the pronunciation techniques that will give you the biggest and fastest results
- Receive live feedback and guided practice
- Learn how to self-correct to ensure accuracy
Who are the Accent Test Examiners?
You’ll learn from leading accent reduction specialists Judy Ravin, President and Co-Founder of Accents International, and Barb Niemann, Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer. For over 25 years, Judy and Barb have enabled leaders at Fortune 500 companies to quickly transform their communication, advance their career, and lead with impact. They’ve taught English pronunciation at top U.S. universities and have authored several nationally acclaimed pronunciation books. Barb and Judy have a 100% success rate.
TAKE THE ACCENT TEST
Follow these easy steps:
- Schedule a 10 minute call with the Test Examiner
- Receive the Accent Test sign-up sheet with a link for payment
- Receive the Accent Test script, record and submit via email
- Schedule a 1-hour Zoom session with your accent coach where you’ll review your pronunciation strengths and weaknesses, and learn to pronounce your most challenging sounds
Why Have a Professional Linguist Score My Accent Test?
In certain diagnostic areas, AI falls short. In all areas, professional linguists excel. You deserve to reap these benefits.
- AI accent tests don’t catch the nuances that take your accent from “understandable” to “near-native”. Our professional linguists measure the speaker’s ability to pronounce the 42 patterns of rhythm, stress, and intonation that characterize the American accent.
- AI accent tests don’t advise the speaker how to prioritize their learning to get the fastest results with the biggest impact. At Accents International, we can and we do. Your accent test includes an Individual Learning Plan developed by our professional linguistics so you can quickly start speaking with an American accent.
How Much Does the Accent Test Cost?
$199. This fee includes Accents International’s proprietary Accent Test, a 1-hour private coaching session with Accents International leadership, and a customized learning plan designed to get you rapid results.
ACCENT TEST CREDIT – 100% of the Accent Test fee will be credited toward an accent modification program when registered within 30 days of receiving an Accent Test evaluation.
