American Accent Mastery

About this course

American Accent Mastery is a self-paced online course from Kerr University with 6 modules, 36 lessons and 30 quiz questions. Master the sounds, stress, rhythm, and connected speech of American English — and be understood clearly and confidently. Six modules, quizzes, and your certificate. American Accent Mastery is $35 one-time, or included free with an active Kerr University subscription. Your Certificate of Completion is included.

Who it’s for

• Non-native speakers who want to be understood the first time at work
• Professionals who present, sell or lead meetings in English
• Learners who know the grammar but want clearer American pronunciation

What you’ll learn

1. Module 1: The Sounds That Matter Most. You don't need perfect pronunciation — just clarity. Start with the sounds that cause the most confusion.
   6 lessons: Focus on clarity, not perfection; Short vs. long vowels; Word-final consonants; The schwa (uh); Target your problem sounds; Practice in real words. 5-question quiz.
2. Module 2: Word Stress — The #1 Fix. Stressing the right syllable matters more than individual sounds. This is the fastest win.
   6 lessons: Stress changes recognition; Learn stress with each word; Nouns vs verbs shift stress; Stress the key words in a sentence; Longer words have a pattern; Exaggerate to learn. 5-question quiz.
3. Module 3: Rhythm & Intonation. English has a music. Match its rhythm and melody to sound natural.
   6 lessons: Stress-timed rhythm; Reduce the small words; Intonation carries meaning; Rise for yes/no questions; Fall for statements; Shadow native speakers. 5-question quiz.
4. Module 4: Connected Speech. Native speakers link words together. Learn the patterns so fast speech makes sense.
   6 lessons: Words link together; Linking consonant to vowel; Disappearing sounds; 'Gonna, wanna, gotta'; 'D'you, 'ya'; Listen for chunks, not words. 5-question quiz.
5. Module 5: Tricky Sounds. A few specific sounds trip up many learners. Here's how to master them.
   6 lessons: The 'th' sounds; R vs L; V vs W; V vs B; The American 'R'; Practice with minimal pairs. 5-question quiz.
6. Module 6: Practice & Everyday Clarity. Build a simple habit that makes you clearer over time.
   6 lessons: Record yourself; 10 minutes a day; Slow down for names & numbers; Ask, don't panic; Focus on high-impact fixes; Be proud of your accent. 5-question quiz.

Format and length

• 6 modules, 36 lessons and 30 quiz questions
• About 15 minutes of reading and quizzes in total, at your own pace
• Self-paced and online, so you can start anytime
• Answers are shown as you go, with unlimited retries; pass each module quiz with 60% or more
• A personalized Kerr University™ Certificate of Completion, signed by Digby R. Kerr, ready to print or save as a PDF

Price

American Accent Mastery is $35 one-time, or included free with an active Kerr University subscription. Your Certificate of Completion is included. Lessons open after you sign in with an active subscription.

Instructor

Digby R. Kerr is the founder of Kerr University, a Wharton-educated executive with about 35 years in business, and the author of 16 published books. Kerr University is based in Brooklyn, New York. Want live help? Book a free 30-minute intro class.