Coming to America as a teenager was very hard for me and I had a difficult time fitting in because of my accent. I was very eager to work on it and improve my speech, but found it really discouraging to hear people's comments saying that "you can't get rid of a foreign accent as an adult" or "you'll never be able to sound like a native speaker". I worked with dialect coaches who didn't themselves believe it was possible to learn an accent as a non-native speaker. So if they didn't believe it, how could I? I was disheartened. And then I found Amy. With her techniques and passion for teaching, and her fun sessions, I found myself learning more in one hour than I'd learned with other coaches in weeks. After a year and a half, people couldn't believe I wasn't born and raised in Los Angeles when I first met them in person! Now, over 5 years after I started working with her, not only am I a part of the 21Accents Team as a coach, but I also constantly book lead and supporting roles in theater, films and TV as an American. Amy Walker hasn't just helped me with my accent, she changed my life and helped me make my dreams a reality. Thank you, Amy! read more

Hey! I've been working with Alex for 2 years already and can highly recommend his classes. He is a perfect coach and Amy's methodology just works! I am a Sr. Director in one of the technology services companies in Silicon Valley, and my daily duties require tight interaction with customers (meetings, presentations, etc.) There is a large variety of accents here and working on your accent not only allows you to sound better than lots of foreign guys, but also to understand other people even with very thick accents. This is crucial if you want to be successful in working with people! I have Russian origins. I've been in the US for 1.5 years and started working with Alex 6 months before moving here. I can confidently state that in terms of English pronunciation I am a different person now, if compared to the way I spoke 2 years ago. Of course, it's all matter of your self-dedication to the work, but even with full dedication you have to have right guidance, and Alex does a really great job here. I enjoy every time when local folks can not believe that I've been here for less than 10 years, judged by how I speak ;-) read more

I am an actress from Germany and since I also studied acting in New York City, I really wanted to be able to improve and polish my American accent, as well as learn how to switch between my native German accent and my American one. Back in Cologne, Alex and I got to know each other through our acting training, and I began taking sessions with him right after. He is such a great coach with his unique technique to teach. He absolutely loves what he does and is always motivated, passionate and energized. I love working with him because he makes it so easy to understand the differences between the sounds and apply them to your speech. I have already noticed some changes after only a few lessons. He is really an amazing coach. If you're interested in doing Accent Coaching at all, Go for Alex! read more

A few months after I started studying acting I heard about this accent trainer who wanted to come to our school to help people train the american accent. I got so excited and said to myself: "I absolutely have to do that!" So I went to the first class and what can I say: I totaly loved it! Since then I've learned so much. But not only about accents. I've learned a lot about me and my own unique voice. Also training with Alex is always so much fun! It's the perfect mix between serious training and those little jokes I adore. I will continue going to his class, he is the best! So if you want some exciting work and great results: this is your guy. read more

After more than a year working with Alex I can say he is an amazing voice coach. He has not only helped me with my voice, but also in different aspects of my life. Not only my accent improved significantly, but I've also learned how to be more patient, to be a better listener and how to communicate with others in a more effective way. Alex is very meticulous and he won't stop showing you different approaches until whatever you are saying sounds exactly the way it should sound. Now, one year later, when I have to talk in public I feel much more confident! I also noticed that people have stopped asking me where I am from each time I speak. read more

Alex has been a wonderful and patient coach, and I really feel it could not get any better. I lived in the US for nine years and took my Standard American as far as I could, without accent training and coming from Spanish as my first language. Alex is excellent at picking up the nuances that my accent still needs work on and, more importantly, our sessions are so much fun I honestly look forward to them. He's also aware that there are emotional blocks at the root of accent and speech problems and isn't afraid to dive deep. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to improve or acquire a Standard American accent. So happy with this team! read more

Big "THANKS" to Alex is without a doubt the first thing to say when thinking about 21Accents. After working with three other accent coaches, it was Alex's method and persistence that made me trust the work and effort invested in every single session we had. Accepting that changing the muscle memory is a big challenge for me, I am happy to say that, not only thanks to his corrections and explanations but also to all his detailed knowledge of how the brain works, I am capable of not just pronouncing sounds correctly but also identifying most of the critical factors that make an accent appear. Thank you 21 Accents and thank you Alex! read more

Amy is fantastic! I've had such a hard time working on my accent reduction in the past with different coaches; after a while it starts getting to you. Aside from her thorough knowledge, she is just exceptional at making me feel comfortable and motivated to keep working and pushing. I love her! Worth every penny and every minute spent working with her. I highly recommend her; for pretty much anything voice, singing, acting related! This lady knows her stuff and the best part... SHE MAKES IT FUN!!!!:) Thank you thank you Amy! I'll work with her forever... as long as she'll let me :)!!!! read more

One of the best accent coaches I've ever had. Alex is not only talented, smart and very helpful, he is also extremely patient and funny. He took the time to work through all the different sounds with me, would make me laugh if I got frustrated and never made me feel bad or unfit if I could not get the sound right at first. I think that is vital to a class like this which can feel so personal and hard, that a coach really empathizes and treats you like a friend while you're working. I 100% recommend him and I am ever so thankful for his help! Thank you! read more

Alex and 21 Accents have changed the way I feel and think about accents. He has helped me find my own voice and get out of my head. Alex makes the process fun and helped me realize that this is just a muscle. And the more you practice the easier it gets. I have had many other dialect teachers before Alex, but they seemed to just blur my head or make it seem really difficult. Alex makes it seem very easy, keeps the atmosphere positive and very personal. I am blessed to have found them can't recommend him and 21 accents enough!!!!! read more

Amy is great. Not only does she have a deep technical knowledge of her craft (acting, singing, voice) but she is also a very effective communicator. She is passionate about teaching and that translates into a willingness to make the time work. Her adaptability and attention to individual needs means that sessions are focused, efficient and lead to real growth. She is very personable and warm while at the same time her passion for the work makes it easy to stay on-task. Absolutely worth putting your name on a wait-list for. read more

I'm so glad I found 21 Accents and met Alex. Thanks to online training and coaching sessions, I can finally identify my mistakes and correct my pronunciation with incredible accuracy. I teach American students daily and it is imperative for me to improve my very "French touch" accent. I finally found people who know what they're talking about! Amy is an expert and Alex embodies all the possibilities that this method offers. All in great energy and fun! read more

After many years trying to improve my English pronunciation, I finally found someone who could help me with this task. Learning with Alex has been quite productive and helped me to develop my oral language skills. 21 Accents' methodology is unique and works well with those who aim at achieving a high level of English. In our private lessons, learning pronunciation and having fun go hand in hand. Thank you so much! read more

Alex's got a tremendous amount of knowledge, which speaks for itself. With your work and consistency he will bring you to your desired goal, either it's an accent reduction or public speaking and etc. it's easier to learn from somebody who is passionate about his craft, as Alex is. If you are still searching for a dialect coach, let me stop right there! You just found a perfect one and it's Alex! Stas Dovnar read more

After having a couple of hours if training with Alex I can highly recommend it to anyone who wants to train his/her pronunciation. Alex isn't just a teacher who follows his schedule. He hears what your flaws are and fixes them with you no matter if you take private sessions or if you are in a group session. Plus the sessions with him are absolutly fun and motivating. So without further ado go and try it! read more

Alex is a master trainer when it comes to accent he knows exactly what is going on inside of the mouth, resonance tongue..etc, He is very committed to the success and posses a very deep understanding how students can learn and develop. He has a lots of training techniques I believe he can teach anyone. Also he is very helpful and patient always create a very positive learning environment. read more

Since working with Alex, I'm much more aware of the mistakes I make, and while it's hard to correct them all the time during a performance, the good thing is that at least now I'm aware of them. And most of all I feel lucky having him as a teacher; I really appreciate how perfectionist he is and his sharp ear, as well as how flexible and fresh his techniques are. Alex González. read more

Working with Alex on my accent has been great. He's such an encouraging teacher and even if you get frustrated with yourself during the process, he's there to make you feel comfortable and good about it again. He's got a lot of patience for everyone and he cleary enjoys watching all of us grow and bloom! Thank you Alex. read more

For many years I was making the same mistakes in my pronunciation . In a few classes Alex was able to make me realize where I need to work and focus the most so I can improve, practice and correct myself during my daily life. After a few classes with him I stared to see changes and that makes me excited. read more