english for non-native speakers
The Melting Pot
You've crossed oceans and borders, carrying your dreams, skills, and experiences.
But in this new land, does your voice feel lost in translation?
raise your hand if...
- You don’t understand native speakers
- You’re tired of repeating yourself
- You want to sound more natural
- You want to speak without feeling stressed
- You feel alone in your English journey
Hi, my name is Christine!
I’m an American Accent Coach with 5+ years of experience helping English learners improve their ability to communicate clearly and effectively. As a native speaker and the daughter of Chinese immigrants, I bring a unique perspective to teaching, understanding the challenges of mastering a new language and culture.
I’ve coached hundreds of students worldwide, offering creative and dynamic lessons inspired by my background in the performing arts. My student-centered approach focuses on personalized learning, with expertise in American intonation, rhythm, and stress patterns.
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my approach & expertise
As your guide and friend, I'm here to empower you with the tools to succeed in your
language journey. Since 2019, I've been helping students find their voice and boost their
confidence through a comprehensive approach to English pronunciation and
communication. I draw from my experience as a musician and dancer in creating
dynamic and unique classes.
My expertise lies in the often-overlooked aspects of mastering a language that make a
real difference: pronunciation, prosody, and the physical aspects of speaking. Here's
how we work together:
1. Learn all the sounds of American English: in particular the ones that don't exist in your
native language!
2. Pronunciation as Physical Exercise: We approach pronunciation as a physical skill. I'll
guide you to master the movements of your mouth, tongue, and vocal cords to produce
sounds smoothly and naturally.
3. The Musicality: We’ll dive deep into exploring how rhythm, stress, and intonation work
in American English. You'll learn to harness these elements to speak more persuasively
and deliver your message with impact
4. American Intonation Patterns: We focus on mastering the specific intonation patterns
of American English, helping you sound more natural and confident in your speech.
5. Safe Learning Environment: Learn in a safe learning environment where you can freely
experiment with new speech patterns without fear of ridicule.
START THE JOURNEY
The session with Christine was quite
insightful and helpful. She listened
attentively about my main interests
regarding my English practice. She gave me
general feedback on my pronunciation. We
did several exercises regarding prosody
and she also helped me to set some
priorities about the steps to follow in the
next months to keep moving forward in my
journey (e.g. which sounds and words to put
more emphasis on during practice, which
ones to improve and how). Her kindness
and empathy during the session also stood
out.
Soraya, Spain
- So great! We started from the pronunciation
of “dark l”, based on my assessment before
the class, and then set the SMART goal
together. Completely customized and fit my
need. Christine is also easy to talk to, patient
and always gives useful suggestions. Really
enjoyed the class. Thanks a lot ☺️
Cheryl, China
It was a shame that I did not have enough
exposure to English from native speakers
when I, as a child, started to learn English
many years ago. Nearly no one had told me
the mouth positions define the sounds. I just
listened and imitated the tape recording. But
fortunately, Christine helped me recognize
the authentic sound of American English
through her effective methodologies.
Viola, China
My session with Christine was very helpful
and professional. I specifically asked for
feedback on my pronunciation, and we
worked together on a couple of sounds. It
gave me a clear idea on what to focus on in
the next couple of months. I also appreciated
the follow-up email with some videos and
practice sheets I can use to practice.
Sylvia, Italy
I feel like I’ve made huge progress with Christine. Christine is one of few teachers who has knowledge in phonemes and intonation 😌 If you want a lesson with a teacher who really wants to help you grow, don’t hesitate to work with her! 谢谢你的帮助！十分推荐老师的课。
Seehee, South Korea
Christine helped me a lot with the
suggestions of various learning methods.
She didn't just give me a fish but teach me to
fish. Now, I have gained more confidence to
speak English. I also began to read English
books and watch short videos in English. And
I have less fear now if I have to moderate a
meeting in English spontaneously.
Yuanchuan, China
Christine is fantastic! She's patient, helpful,
and focused. She keeps a perfect balance
between fun and work during the sessions.
Josée, Canada
I studied English at school and at the
university, I had lessons with an English tutor
for a long time. I had knowledge, but I never
spoke English well. All the lessons gave me
only a knowledge base. And then I met
Christine. Thanks to her lessons, I began to
understand English well by ear. Now I hear in
a conversation with English-speaking people
those phrases that were previously
unfamiliar to me. Now I have improved
pronunciation, listening comprehension,
literacy, and the fear of speaking with
English-speaking people is gone.
Natali, Ukraine
The best teacher ever! I like Christine's
flexible teaching approach. What I like most
is that the lessons don't follow the standard
boring pattern. Every time it's something
new!
Anton, Russia
I've been improving a lot talking to Christine,
she makes the class flow naturally and also
has a great teaching methodology.
Raphael, Brazil
During this session, you will read from a linguistically recognized text commonly used to
assess pronunciation, intonation, and fluency in American English. This will help me
identify your strengths and pinpoint areas for improvement.
Based on this assessment, you'll receive a personalized "Priority Chart" outlining the key
sounds and patterns you will need to work on, along with specific guidance on how to
improve them.
We'll also spend 15 minutes on a mini-lesson to tackle one of the priority sounds and
introduce you to my training methods.
Taking the Assessment will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and
structures your studies so that you don't get lost with unnecessary details. Get a clear
road-map on WHAT to improve and HOW to do it. This approach saves you time, energy,
and money by giving you clear, actionable steps to improve your accent.
schedule an assessment
START THE JOURNEY