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Professional American English Pronunciation Coach

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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Профессиональный тренер американского английского произношения

Логопед ASHA с 25+ годами опыта. Помогает русскоязычным профессионалам звучать уверенно и естественно в американском английском.

“Communication is a basic human need, and an accent should not keep you from sharing your thoughts and ideas.”

Lori Friend, CommuniClinic

Alumni voices

What students say

“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.”
Masterclass alum

“Lori explains everything so clearly and simply.”
Masterclass alum

“She found all our mistakes and gives us regular feedback.”
Masterclass alum

“There's definitely progress! Retraining yourself to pronounce words the new way takes time 😅”
Masterclass alum

“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.”
Masterclass alum

“Lori explains everything so clearly and simply.”
Masterclass alum

“She found all our mistakes and gives us regular feedback.”
Masterclass alum

“There's definitely progress! Retraining yourself to pronounce words the new way takes time 😅”
Masterclass alum

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

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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

Enrollment

Two small groups with a professional English pronunciation coach.

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

Tap to preview all 10 weeks

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

Join the Circle $235

Case Study

Dina Begadilova

Alumni Masterclass · She's New To America member

Dina Begadilova, Masterclass alum

“Working on pronunciation is not about a perfect accent. It is about confidence, pleasure in conversation, and the feeling of real English.”

Dina Begadilova

“Before the course, American pronunciation seemed like something unattainable. I thought my accent would stay with me forever, and I could only hope to speak more clearly.”

A different way to learn

“It turned out to be completely different. This course changed my understanding of pronunciation. No one just said, ‘Repeat after me.’ Lori explained why native speakers speak the way they do, how sounds, intonation, and rhythm are constructed. After that, the language began to open up in a completely different way.”

Progress she could feel

“The progress was really noticeable. I caught myself pronouncing words in a new way, started hearing details I had never noticed before, and became more confident when I spoke. The initial and final assessments showed exactly what needed work, so I knew exactly where to focus.”

Why the atmosphere mattered

“Support and atmosphere were very important. With Lori, it was safe to make mistakes or sound funny. That made me want to practice even more. Thank you for the knowledge, patience, and inspiration. This is the kind of learning that makes you want to keep going.”

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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.