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Working professionals looking to succeed at work -
Immigrants who want to feel comfortable speaking English the way it's really spoken -
Students looking to pass an exam and succeed at school
BEING UNDERSTOOD BY AMERICANS JUST GOT EASIER...
THE HABIT-TRAINING PROGRAM THAT WILL HAVE YOU SPEAKING AMERICAN ENGLISH EFFORTLESSLY AND NATURALLY TO EXCEL AT WORK, FEEL AT HOME IN YOUR COMMUNITY, AND SOUND LIKE YOU'VE BEEN SPEAKING ENGLISH YOUR ENTIRE LIFE.
DOES ANY OF THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
- People ask you "What?" or to repeat yourself when speaking English
- You can't understand native speakers speaking fast English
- You know you need to work on your spoken English for job advancement or to pass a test but you keep wasting time trying to find the right place to learn
- You can't go beyond small talk or fully express yourself in English
- You're tired to doing the double work of thinking of what to say and how to say it in English
- You simply want to lose your accent and master American English
THAT'S WHAT
I knew too many people who, like you, were being negatively impacted every single day, simply from not having complete fluency and confidence in English.
HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF
- People could understand what you say the first time—without needing to clarify or repeat yourself
- You could easily understand English speakers who talk quickly
- Your English skills were helping you land new jobs, pass tests, and earn promotions
- You felt comfortable with small talk and could express yourself fully in conversation
- People assumed you were a native English speaker
Why what you've tried isn't working
You Tried this...
Learning in English classes that focus on reading and writing
Learning from teachers who speak very slowly
Apps that give you generic pronunciation feedback
Learning ABOUT pronunciation (mind learning)
Learning with videos and online courses that give just a few examples of a sound
Studying independently, trying to find the right videos at the right time
Studying alone, trying to stay motivated
But this is what works
Focusing first and foremost on speaking
Learning from teachers who speak at the real conversational pace of English
Getting feedback from a trained teacher who can tell you specifically what to change and how to change it
Learning by doing (body learning); actually doing the repetitions to form the habit
Learning from over 100 examples for each new sound, thousands of audio files, hundreds of conversations, and more
Studying with a daily plan giving you the right method and materials to use
Studying in a vibrant community to keep you motivated and excited to practice
"I thinkthe results are quite quick . My family and friends have already seen a difference in my speaking in 2 weeks. "
Sophie S, Student, Korea
YOU SEE, I USED TO BE AN OPERA SINGER...
Playing "La Cugina" in Madama Butterfly at Boston Lyric Opera
...I’ll never forget the day I went to the backstage of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, where I was working with a coach who was a Met conductor on one of his off nights. It was 8pm, the start of the show, and my coach led me past the wings where I could see a singer taking her first breath and singing her first lines. The physicality and emotion of this art form; I just love it so much.
It didn’t take me long to realize that all this listening and training could help other people in a way that had nothing to do with opera singing, but was profound and life-changing for them.
In my years of study, I heard, felt, and understood how a small physical change in the body, neck, mouth, or tongue can change a sound. I learned how a vowel is not just about the sound of the vowel, but where in the body it resonated. I saw first-hand how the resonance, pitch, and rhythm of languages vary, and how hard it is to try to speak English with the resonance, pitch, and rhythm of a different language.
This is what can make someone’s English very difficult to understand — they speak English in the structures of their own native language.
I learned that I can help people who are difficult to understand, or have to constantly think about their pronunciation, or who find English hard to understand, to get past all that.
I started teaching, and the more I taught, the more I learned. I developed more and more tools for my students. When I found one wasn’t working for a particular student, I developed another. And as I developed my method and pulled all these tools together, I realized I could make a training program where students can train themselves without me constantly giving feedback. With the right materials and technique, they started hearing the difference and improving themselves without my having to comment at all. It’s physical, my students learn by doing, by repeating with the Play It, Say It method.Their ears start to hear English differently, and their bodies start to feel English differently, and all that effort starts to melt away. And as students train their pronunciation habits, their listening comprehension improves too.
...I’ll never forget the day I went to the backstage of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, where I was working with a coach who was a Met conductor on one of his off nights. It was 8pm, the start of the show, and my coach led me past the wings where I could see a singer taking her first breath and singing her first lines. The physicality and emotion of this art form; I just love it so much.
It didn’t take me long to realize that all this listening and training could help other people in a way that had nothing to do with opera singing, but was profound and life-changing for them.
In my years of study, I heard, felt, and understood how a small physical change in the body, neck, mouth, or tongue can change a sound. I learned how a vowel is not just about the sound of the vowel, but where in the body it resonated. I saw first-hand how the resonance, pitch, and rhythm of languages vary, and how hard it is to try to speak English with the resonance, pitch, and rhythm of a different language.
I started teaching, and the more I taught, the more I learned. I developed more and more tools for my students. When I found one wasn’t working for a particular student, I developed another. And as I developed my method and pulled all these tools together, I realized I could make a training program where students can train themselves without me constantly giving feedback. With the right materials and technique, they started hearing the difference and improving themselves without my having to comment at all. It’s physical, my students learn by doing, by repeating with the Play It, Say It method.
"I just got back from a book festival in London andpeople kept thinking I was either American or Canadian . Met amazing American friends, so it was a nice victory. It really boosts my confidence and I love to have proof that it’s working!"
Meggy R, Publishing Assistant, France
Introducing Rachel's English Academy
It's the world's leading online English school focused on pronunciation, accent reduction, and spoken English!
Unlock your American voice and speak English with ease.
The Academy is packed with easy-to-understand, practical training resources.
You'll transform your physical habits to speak English with fluency and ease -- without having to do the double work of thinking WHAT to say and HOW to say it.
PLUS you will have LIVE access to personal training from me and my teachers in our monthly live classes, though the community group, and our drop-in hours to ensure you are able to see quick results.
RACHEL'S ENGLISH ACADEMY WILL HELP YOU:
Quickly become more natural and comfortable speaking English by mastering all sounds
Move at your own pace with the subjects that interest you
Learn the important concepts of connection and linking, and how to integrate them into your spoken English
Break free from the structures of your native language to capture the character of American English through stress and intonation
Be understood by Americans so you can have rewarding conversations
Have a clear plan to quickly advance your English speaking proficiency
Tony C
Venezuela"Now I canwatch English movies without subtitles after 4 months in the Academy. And, nowalmost nobody says "Sorry, I don’t understand. "
Joshua E
student, India"Recently, on the IELTS listening test, I got thetop band score of 9 . It was a really great experience in the Academy. I got agreat bang for my buck here ."
I know the frustrations of learning another language...
...and I know firsthand how painful it can be to have to worry about understanding others in conversation . I had been living in Germany for almost 6 months when my landlords invited me over for dinner. I had been a diligent student, studying for hours a day in small group classes.
But when it came to a dinner party, I couldn’t hang. So much of the pace of native conversation just blew over my head.I was so disappointed . Though I had been learning a lot, almost none of it had been at the pace of real conversation. So when I was in a real conversation, I couldn’t keep up.
I’ve been teaching pronunciation for over 15 years now, and I can honestly say I’m not done learning. Working with students still gives me new ideas for how I can teach a student to feel something differently, to hear it in a new way. And so I am able to constantly tweak and add the the Academy materials, creating a learning space that I am immensely proud of.
But when it came to a dinner party, I couldn’t hang. So much of the pace of native conversation just blew over my head.
I’ve been teaching pronunciation for over 15 years now, and I can honestly say I’m not done learning. Working with students still gives me new ideas for how I can teach a student to feel something differently, to hear it in a new way. And so I am able to constantly tweak and add the the Academy materials, creating a learning space that I am immensely proud of.
"Thanks to the work I'm doing in the Academy (prior to that with your book), I now understand 100% when I watch films. Yes, sure. I lived in the States and went to university there, but believe me when I say thatyour method works magic ! It's made a world of difference for me."
Giorgia, English Teacher, Italy
THE COURSES
RIGOROUS COURSES
Enrollment gets you immediate access to all 15 of Rachel's rigorous coursesCourses are clustered into content areas that take you through the foundation of Rachel's approach, then into the most advanced pronunciation training courses on the planet.
As you work, you will understand your own learning needs and guide yourself through the courses however you see fit.
Courses include audio files, sound boards, dynamic quizzes, hours and hours of video content and so much more.
Scroll through the course list for a taste of what's inside!
[Swipe to navigate courses]
Pronunciation: Foundation
All about the character and feel of American English: placement, rhythm, and melody in American English.
international phonetic alphabet
Become fluent in the phonetic symbols for the Sounds of American English.
Consonants
Audio-packed video course to develop muscle memory and master the consonant sounds of American English.
vowels and dipthongs
Audio-packed video course to develop muscle memory and master the vowel and diphthong sounds of American English.
conversations
Study how Americans really talk with these in-depth Ben Franklin analysis videos and accompanying audio soundboards.
hollywood
Understand what you hear on TV and film with these in-depth Ben Franklin analysis videos and accompanying audio soundboards.
listening comprehension
Gain confidence in your listening skills and learn how to improve your pronunciation by understanding the details of how Americans speak.
vlogs
Study how Americans talk about life, family, and work to develop the phrases and vocabulary you'll need for talking about your own life.
epic road trip
Learn about America in a 7-week road trip across the US.
live class replay
All of Rachel's Live classes arranged by date and topic.
WHAT MAKES THIS ACADEMY DIFFERENT?
Live Training Classes
Each month join Rachel and other students in our live virtual classroom to review and practice concepts
The Method
Learn to train your tongue, mouth and lips to naturally form the sounds and imitate American stress and intonation without 'trying'
Daily Plan
Rachel's entire pronunciation training method broken into daily-sized lessons to maximize your efficiency
Auto-Resume
Log in and with one click you are taken right back to the lesson you were training with during the previous session
Conversation Studies
Learn quickly with in-depth analysis of real-life, non-scripted conversations that dramatically increase comprehension
Closed Captioning
Full CC on all videos, as well as the option to watch at half-speed so you can train with precision and repeat until you've gained mastery
MEET RACHEL
Hi, I’m Rachel, and I like nothing more than listening to people, hearing their voices, understanding their starting point and where they want to go, and helping them get there. My obsession with the voice started in college, where I was studying Applied Math and Computer Science, but also taking voice lessons on the side. Wow, feeling the voice in the body, making sound, changing sound: that physical act was just SO MUCH FUN.
I decided to add a music major as well and went straight to graduate school where I got a Master of Music with Distinction in Opera Performance. I spent a decade studying foreign language, traveling and living abroad, and working with some of the most talented opera teachers and coaches around.
I believe my years as a classically-trained opera singer is one of the secret ingredients in how I’m able to successfully teach thousands of students how to pronounce English using the mechanics of the vocal chords and mouth—not just learning through memorization.
I decided to add a music major as well and went straight to graduate school where I got a Master of Music with Distinction in Opera Performance. I spent a decade studying foreign language, traveling and living abroad, and working with some of the most talented opera teachers and coaches around.
Hannie L
Vietnamese"Now that I've worked in the Academy,I feel more confident about myself . I noticed my improved pronunciation. I'm so happy when I getdetailed feedback from the academy's teachers and encouraging words...I love everything about this place!"
Romain C
French"The teachers in the Academy are awesome. They are dedicated and knowexactly where we need to focus , they speak very well and motivate us all the time...I keep a nice body resonance and I feel my speech overall has improved. I have still so much to work on butnow I’m confident ."
LEARN WHAT'S INSIDE
RACHEL'S ENGLISH ACADEMY
Tour the Academy
Rachel takes you on a guided tour of the entire AcademyWatch the video to the right to get a view of what you will find inside Rachel's English Academy.
Watch the soundboards in action, look in on office hours, explore the community group, and so much more.
Feel what it would be like to join Academy students from across the globe who are learning to speak confidently and be easily understood.
DAILY TRAINING
THE DAILY PLAN
Rachel's one-of-a-kind method, in perfect sequenceRachel has spent 10 years solving this basic problem for you: where should I start if I want my English to sound smooth and natural?
The Daily Plan is her signature curriculum, incorporating pieces of every course and laying out for you an exact roadmap in an easy-to-follow series of daily lessons. This is the path to follow. Rachel knows the way.
LIVE CLASS
LIVE CLASSROOM LEARNING
Every month you'll be in class (live!) learning directly from RachelLearning from a master teacher is one of the most important factors in dramatically changing your accent.
Every month you'll learn directly from Rachel as she lectures, works with students, and answers questions in the Academy's high-tech online classroom.
The Academy is the ONLY place that Rachel teaches her students directly, live and in real-time.
The deepest learning takes place as Rachel works with students, in real time, as other students observe. And every month YOU have the option to volunteer to be on stage with her for a live lesson!
Learn to feel your voice differently.
I’ll never forget a moment from a voice lesson where I FELT and heard what a tiny change in the body can do.
I was working on the aria “Durch Zärtlichkeit und Schmeicheln” from the Mozart opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail, which goes up to a high E (E6). Now, I was a high soprano, so this note didn’t intimidate me: I had it, I loved it. But something about the approach, the notes before the high E, were making this note sound just ‘good’.I wanted more than ‘good’ , and my teacher wanted that too.
She gave me a tiny tweak: try putting just the tiniest bit of space between your front top teeth and the inside of your top lip. I took a breath, I sang the phrase ending with these three high E’s, and they were pristine. I remember a beat of silence and my teacher saying, “first class.”I love finding these tiny tweaks for my students. Some little key that unlocks a whole different sound. When they feel it in their bodies, they know.
I was working on the aria “Durch Zärtlichkeit und Schmeicheln” from the Mozart opera Die Entführung aus dem Serail, which goes up to a high E (E6). Now, I was a high soprano, so this note didn’t intimidate me: I had it, I loved it. But something about the approach, the notes before the high E, were making this note sound just ‘good’.
She gave me a tiny tweak: try putting just the tiniest bit of space between your front top teeth and the inside of your top lip. I took a breath, I sang the phrase ending with these three high E’s, and they were pristine. I remember a beat of silence and my teacher saying, “first class.”
YOUR ALL-ACCESS ENROLLMENT INCLUDES:
Immediate Access To Every Course
As soon as you join, you will unlock access to all of the courses in Rachel’s English Academy. Each course is dense, sophisticated, challenging...and a lot of fun!
These are the courses that have helped Rachel's students pass tests, advance their careers, and deepen their relationships.
Downloadable Audio Files
Practice while you're on the go with audio files right on your phone.
Training with the files on your phone makes it easy to follow your daily training routine and maximize your learning wherever you are!
Academy Community Group
You'll become part of Rachel’s members-only Academy Community group. Rachel and her team of expert teachers are always active in the community, giving video feedback and tons of encouragement to students completing Challenge assignments.
This passionate community of learners will give you the extra support and encouragement you need to quickly make deep and lasting changes to your spoken English.
LIVE Coaching
Each month will feature live classes with Rachel, with the chance to participate and study with Rachel in real time.
- Participate from anywhere
- Immediate feedback and advice
- Live video to help visualize pronunciations
30 Day No-Questions-Asked Money Back Guarantee
When you join Rachel's English Academy you are fully protected by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
If you don't feel like you've received the value you expected you can cancel your enrollment any time within the first 30 days.
You send us an email; we send your money back.
No hassles, headaches or hoops to jump through.
Get Instant Access to start speaking with confidence
Pay Monthly
$37
Per Month
Everything you get:
Everything you get:
- Instant access to all 15+ courses, 500+ videos, 1000+ audios: cutting edge accent training
- The Daily Plan (no more guessing or wasting time - Rachel tells you exactly what to work on)
- Live Classes with Rachel + Private Community group where you will get personalized feedback and coaching from Rachel and other teachers
This is a subscription and you will be charged every month until you cancel. CANCEL ANY TIME. Hassle-free 30-day money back guarantee.
Pay Yearly [save 20%]
$355
Per Year
Everything you get:
Everything you get:
- Instant access to all 15+ courses, 500+ videos, 1000+ audios: cutting edge accent training
- The Daily Plan (no more guessing or wasting time - Rachel tells you exactly what to work on)
- Live Classes with Rachel + Private Community group where you will get personalized feedback and coaching from Rachel and other teachers
This is a subscription and you will be charged every year until you cancel. CANCEL ANY TIME. Hassle-free 30-day money back guarantee.
Not Sure if the Academy is Right For You?
The Academy is NOT right for everyone. BEFORE you join, let's do a quick assessment to see if you are serious about making changes that will impact your life...
Who This Academy Is For
Intermediate and Advanced students of English
Students who want a clear study path and the best method and materials
Students who are ready to work hard and see serious results
Students who are interested in getting feedback and support from top-notch teachers
Who This is Not For
Students that are just beginning to learn English
Students who think there is a quick fix to fluency who don't want to put in the time needed to train
Students who are unsure about their commitment to making foundational change -- and leaving their comfort zone!
If you follow my lead and train with the techniques that I have developed over the past 10 years (techniques that have inspired and challenged thousands of students), you WILL see results.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US
We love our students and the results they are able to achieve from being a member of Rachel's English Academy. Here is just a small sample from what has been shared (unsolicited) on social media...
Get Instant Access to start speaking with confidence
Pay Monthly
$37
Per Month
Everything you get:
Everything you get:
- Instant access to all 15+ courses, 500+ videos, 1000+ audios: cutting edge accent training
- The Daily Plan (no more guessing or wasting time - Rachel tells you exactly what to work on)
- Live Classes with Rachel + Private Community group where you will get personalized feedback and coaching from Rachel and other teachers
This is a subscription and you will be charged every month until you cancel. CANCEL ANY TIME. Hassle-free 30-day money back guarantee.
Pay Yearly [save 20%]
$355
Per Year
Everything you get:
Everything you get:
- Instant access to all 15+ courses, 500+ videos, 1000+ audios: cutting edge accent training
- The Daily Plan (no more guessing or wasting time - Rachel tells you exactly what to work on)
- Live Classes with Rachel + Private Community group where you will get personalized feedback and coaching from Rachel and other teachers
This is a subscription and you will be charged every year until you cancel. CANCEL ANY TIME. Hassle-free 30-day money back guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does my subscription include?
Your subscription gets you instant access to every course in Rachel’s English Academy, including the Daily Plan which guides you through all the lessons so you know what to work on each day.
You will also get access to the Community Group for Academy members only, where you can post videos and questions and get answers from Rachel's English teachers. Joining the group is not mandatory.
You will also get to join Rachel's live monthly classes, and can volunteer to be a student that she works with one-on-one during that class.
Why would I want to join Rachel's English Academy?
Get instant access to all of the Academy's content: When you sign up, you’ll immediately get access to all of the videos and audio in every lesson and course. There are hours and hours (and hours!) of learning and training materials immediately at your fingertips!
Move at your own pace with the subjects that interest you. If you want a guide, you'll simply follow Rachel's Daily Plan which lays out the ideal sequence of her entire training method.
By joining the Academy, you’ll have access to the private Rachel’s English Academy Community group. Here, you can ask questions about the English language and American culture, and find a language partner who is also studying with Rachel’s technique. You can post video challenges to the group, too: an amazing opportunity to practice your English and get specific feedback from native teachers!
Interact with Rachel LIVE: Each month will feature live class with Rachel, with the chance to participate and study with Rachel in real time. Rachel will answer chat questions and also work with a small number of students via web cam each month. All live classes are saved in the Academy to be watched an unlimited number of times.
This is the only place that Rachel teaches students live and in real time...and it's awesome.
When are new lessons available?
New lessons are added each month. Your monthly enrollment fee is locked in for your entire time of study, but the Academy keeps growing!
Every month you'll receive anotification when the new lessons are posted so that you can check them out right away!
The always-growing nature of the Academy means that you're constantly getting more value for the same price!
How does billing work?
This is a monthly subscription and your credit card will automatically be charged monthly or annually, depending on your plan. Note: you can cancel at any time, there is no minimum commitment.
The annual subscription is strongly encouraged. It is easily the best value in the industry and it reflects a realistic commitment to your studies.
The Academy is an expansive school, with an immense amount of content. Many students find that they want to stay in the Academy for months -- even years to keep learning and keep their skills sharp.
You may cancel at any time, no questions asked! We pride ourselves in the experience you're going to have in the Academy, but we also take pride in how easy it is to graduate whenever you're ready! Please note there is no prorated refund for annual subscriptions.
How much does it cost?
Great question! Monthly enrollment is $37 per month for the monthly subscription.
The recommended annual enrollment is $355 per year (that's a ridiculously low price of $29.58 per month!).
Both the monthly and annual enrollments renew automatically by credit card, but you're free to cancel your enrollment at any point. There is no minimum commitment.
What are the courses like?
Where do we start?! Every course is a rigorous undertaking. Learning and training take place through video lecture, audio training exercises, video challenges and feedback, dynamic quizzes, live classes...and on and on!
If you haven't already, you should definitely watch the Take a Tour video above. Rachel takes you inside the Academy for a guided tour of everything!
Can I access the courses on mobile?
Yes, the school and all courses can be accessed on mobile devices, tablets, and computers via your favorite web browser.
Is there a way to show that I've completed courses in the Academy?
Yes! You can earn course completion certificates when you finish courses within the Academy. These certificates can be downloaded, and can also be posted to your LinkedIn profile!
Is there a free trial or money back guarantee?
Yes! Our 30-day, 100% money back guarantee is the best in the business. No questions asked; no strings attached.
If you feel the Academy isn't the right place for you to study spoken English pronunciation and listening comprehension, just contact us within 30 days of your sign-up for a refund and cancellation.
We're proud of the Academy's quality, but we're also also extremely proud of our customer experience: if the Academy isn't right for you we refund your money within 30 days. Period.
How do I cancel?
To cancel, visit your billing page, or just email Rachel at help@RachelsEnglish.com and she'll walk you through it. There is no minimum enrollment period. You can cancel at any time. Note there is no prorated refund for annual memberships.
I don't have a credit card, are there other ways to pay?
Yes! You can pay by credit card or with a PayPal account.
Still have questions? Need more information? I'd love to help! Just email us at: help@RachelsEnglish.com and we will get back to you as soon as humanly possible!