FAQ

Questions, answered

How quickly can I improve?

Improvement begins with the first lesson. One sound at a time, your speech can change significantly.

How long does it take to reach excellent American English pronunciation?

It depends entirely on where you start. A lesson usually covers more than one new sound, with constant review of the ones already studied.

Who is Speech Athletes for?

Professionals who speak English as a foreign language and whose English is strong, but whose pronunciation gets in the way at interviews, in presentations, in meetings and in networking.

Are lessons online or in person?

Both. Lessons run online from anywhere, and in person on Long Island, New York, Sunday to Friday by appointment.

What happens in the first lesson?

A diagnostic oral pre-test. Susanne builds your plan of study on what it finds: vowels and consonants, rhythm, stress and intonation.

Do you teach grammar and idioms too?

Yes. Grammar study is integrated into the course, and English-language idioms come along the way.

How big is the group course?

Six students at most, for eight hours of study over two months, online.

What does the discovery call cost?

Nothing. It is a free 15-minute call. Bring your problem words and Susanne demonstrates the method on them.

Which languages does Susanne work with?

Speakers of any language. She has filmed lessons for Mandarin, Spanish, Russian, Hebrew and Arabic speakers, and speaks French, Spanish, Hebrew and Yiddish herself.

How do I pay?

Securely, on this site: by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and where available by bank payment or pay-over-time with Klarna. For a plan Susanne has priced for you, use the payment page with the amount she sent.

What if I need to cancel?

The free call can be moved or cancelled at any time. A lesson can be moved up to 24 hours before it starts. A course seat is refunded in full before the course begins. The refunds page has the detail.

Do you have proof of your success?

Yes. Read the testimonials, and watch her lessons with real students on the videos page.

Something else? Write to Susanne or call (347) 997-2286.

Bring your
problem words

Fifteen minutes, free, online. Bring the words people ask you to repeat, and hear what they sound like when they land the first time.

Sunday to Friday, by appointment · Eastern Time

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