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Speak American English with greater clarity and confidence.

Meet Lori Friend, our pronunciation instructor at NTAP. An ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with 25+ years of experience, helping Russian-speaking professionals sound more natural at work and in everyday conversations.

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The Instructor

Meet Lori Friend.

“An accent should never keep you from sharing your thoughts and ideas.”

Lori is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist and American Accent Trainer with 25+ years of communication experience. Since 2017, her focus has been on non-native English speakers, helping them communicate more clearly, naturally, and confidently in the U.S. workplace.

She’s the founder of CommuniClinic and hosts the Pronunciation Snippets YouTube channel: short, practical lessons on the sounds and rhythms of American English.

Credential 01
ASHA-certified SLP
Credential 02
American Accent Trainer
Credential 03
25+ years experience
Credential 04
Small-group coaching
Free · On-Demand

Watch Lori’s 40-minute Masterclass, free.

Curious what a class with Lori actually feels like? Watch her full 40-minute Masterclass session on demand. No signup, no email gate. A real feel for her teaching style and the coaching you can expect.

Duration · 40 MinutesInstructor · Lori FriendNo signup required
Alumni voices

What students say.

Selected reviews

“Yes! This is amazing! The results are immediate.”

Masterclass alum

“Everything is so clear, we actually have time to practice.”

Masterclass alum

“Lori found the most problematic points in my pronunciation. Fixing even a few of them completely changed the way I speak.”

Masterclass alum

“I'm absolutely thrilled. I'm already seeing results. What matters most is staying focused and practicing consistently, until the pronunciation becomes automatic.”

Masterclass alum

“Lori explains everything so clearly and simply.”

Masterclass alum

“I agree, she found all our mistakes and gives us regular feedback.”

Masterclass alum

“There's definitely progress! It's not easy to retrain yourself to pronounce words the new way, when you're used to saying them wrong 😅”

Masterclass alum

Enrollment

Two small cohorts. Real human coaching.

Both programs run for 10 weekly sessions, limited to 3 people per group so every participant gets personalized feedback.

Masterclass · new participants

American English Masterclass for Russian Professionals

$27910 sessions

A small-group course for native Russian speakers who want to communicate more naturally and effectively at work. Each class focuses on a specific pronunciation feature, with realistic practice and individualized feedback.

  • Small-group learning in a supportive environment
  • Professional coaching focused on American English
  • Plenty of speaking practice every class
  • Techniques you can use immediately at work
Week-by-week curriculum
Week 1Mini Accent Assessment & Introductions
Week 2The Voiced and Voiceless TH sounds
Week 3The Tapped T and the Stopped T
Week 4Short /i/ vs. Long /ee/
Week 5Short /o/ vs. Long /O/
Week 6Short /a/ vs. Short /o/
Week 7The American R Sound
Week 8Word Stress & Numbers in English
Week 9Linking Words Together
Week 10Intonation & Facial Expression
Alumni · Masterclass graduates

Alumni Coaching Circle

$23510 sessions

Continue building your confidence with personalized coaching in a group of 3. Each session is built around your communication goals: a presentation, an interview, a workplace conversation, a video script.

  • Individualized coaching on your own material
  • Feedback on rhythm, stress, linking, intonation
  • Guidance on which skills to prioritize
  • Real workplace communication practice
  • Continued accountability and encouragement
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The Details

Good things to know.

Who are these classes for?
Intermediate to advanced English speakers, Russian-speaking professionals working in the U.S. who want to sound more natural at work and in everyday conversations.
How big are the groups?
Each group is limited to 3 people: 3 in the Masterclass and 3 in the Alumni Circle. Small by design, so every participant gets meaningful speaking practice and individualized feedback each session.
How does the Alumni class differ from the Masterclass?
The Masterclass teaches specific pronunciation features week by week. The Alumni class shifts to coaching: feedback on your own presentations, interviews, dialogues, and scripts.
How do I register?
Choose a class above and check out securely with Stripe. If you have a question first, reach out through New To America Pro.