SPEAK UP!
North American English Accent Reduction Program
Do you want to speak with an American English Accent?
Are you looking for ways to get more English Pronunciation Practice?
Are you looking for effective English Pronunciation Exercises you can do anywhere?
Have people suggested you should improve your English pronunciation?
Do you sometimes wish you could get rid of your accent?
YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE!
VARINATIONS has the Accent Reduction Classes you need to accelerate your American Accent Training and help you speak like a local!
NOW is the time to take control of your accent. NOW is the time to SPEAK UP!
Introduction
SPEAK UP! is an English pronunciation course that provides American Accent Training. It is for people who feel limited by their accent, have a desire to improve their American accent, and want the same opportunities as people who speak with a Standard American Accent. The focus of SPEAK UP! is Accent Reduction. SPEAK UP! is designed to neutralize your accent and teach you how to pronounce English correctly. You learn to pronounce Standard American English like a local. Lessons are taught by an authentic native speaker with a Standard American Accent. SPEAK UP! is comprehensive. Using the latest data we selected 5000 of the most relevant words in American English. We teach you the correct pronunciation for each word one-by-one. Every word is split into syllables which makes it easy to learn its fundamental sounds. Participation and practice are essential to reducing your accent. You get plenty of English pronunciation practice as you listen and speak along with the teacher. SPEAK UP! is an MP3 audio course that you can take anywhere. Learn the same way you learned your first language, by listening and speaking.
If you ever wondered how to pronounce English words like the locals SPEAK UP! is for you. Begin your American Accent Training today!
Why Choose SPEAK UP?
5000 Words
SPEAK UP! includes a massive collection of 5000 words. Varinations knows you want study words that are useful in day-to-day conversation. We have selected 5000 of the most common and valuable words. Because you begin with the most frequently used, you can implement the pronunciation you learn right away. What you learn is both thorough and relevant.
Learn from an Authentic Local Speaker
Access to an authentic speaker is one of the biggest challenges for many with accents. Some students learn English from a teacher who themselves have a thick accent. They learn poor pronunciation and bad habits which must be relearned. It always better to learn correctly the first time. SPEAK UP! is taught by an authentic speaker with a general North American accent. Feel confident knowing you are learning pronunciation the correct way!
Study Anywhere
SPEAK UP! gives you freedom to study anywhere. Save SPEAK UP! to your portable MP3 player and let the world be your classroom. Here are some favourite ways to learn.
- Study while exercising. Improve your American accent and body at the same time.
- Study while driving. The average North American wastes 200 hours a year commuting! Make your commute useful. Turn your car in to a mobile classroom.
- Study while traveling. Business trips and vacations are productive when SPEAK UP! is with you.
- Study while doing chores. Whether cooking dinner or washing the car; studying while working makes chores fun.
With this much freedom where will you choose to study?
Fits Any Schedule
Too busy for a long lesson? No problem! Practice a few words in between meetings or on the way to the shopping mall. We break the 5000 word program in to convenient manageable portions. Lesson time for one word ranges from only 1 to 5 minutes depending on word complexity. With lessons this short it is easy to squeeze a lesson in to the tightest schedule.
Time for a serious lesson? SPEAK UP! delivers. Over 60 hours of audio will keep you learning. Study a full unit of 100 words for a pronunciation workout. With a program this thorough SPEAK UP! gives you value in exchange for your valuable time.
One Word per Audio Track
Each word is isolated in its own audio track. You can easily repeat or loop individual words as many times as you like. This allows you to target challenging words in the most efficient way possible. There is no need to search through a long lesson to find a word. Go to it instantly and practice until perfect.
Learn Each Word by Sound
SPEAK UP! teaches the American English pronunciation the natural way. You learn through listening, imitation, and repetition. Every word is broken down to syllables; the building blocks of words. You listen to the teacher accurately pronounce each syllable and then practice saying each syllable yourself out loud. The correctly pronounced syllables are then combined to form the properly pronounced word. Listening is just as important as speaking. This process teaches you not only to speak correctly, as you listen to the teacher and yourself speak you learn to hear correctly.
High Quality MP3 Audio
Varinations produces audio programs to the highest standards. MP3 files are encoded at 256kbps. You can be sure you will hear every lesson the way it was intended.
Plays on Any Device
SPEAK UP! conveniently plays on a variety of devices including portable MP3 players, smartphones, tablets, laptop computers, personal computers, Mac computers, home entertainment systems, and car stereos.
Create Your Own Playlists
It is easy to create your own custom playlists because each word is an individual audio track. Sort alphabetically or select the most challenging words to target specific sounds. Create new playlists in any order you like. The choice is yours.
The default playlist order is by word frequency. Words progress from most common to least common. Learning by word frequency ensures you gain a solid foundation before moving to more complicated words. You can also begin using the words you learn right away in day-to-day conversation.
No Software to Install
Varinations cuts the cord between you and learning. SPEAK UP! is MP3 audio and does not require software to run.
No Monthly Subscription
Pay only for the units you download. That is it!
SPEAK UP! requires students have a reasonable proficiency in conversational English. The program does not teach grammar, vocabulary, or writing skills. SPEAK UP! is an audio program with one goal; to teach you to pronounce the American accent correctly.
It’s Easy to Get Started
Flexible Purchase Options Available
Varinations has a purchase option for everyone. SPEAK UP! is available for download as individual units, 5 unit packages, 10 unit packages, or the complete 50 unit program.
- Individual Units. Individual units are a great way to get started for a low amount. You can download units as you progress or mix-and-match units how you like. Each unit includes 100 words.
- 5 Unit Packages. Save on the cost of individual units by purchasing 5 units at a time. Each unit includes 100 words. There are 500 words total per package.
- 10 Unit Packages. Save even MORE on the cost of individual units by purchasing 10 units at a time. Each unit includes 100 words. There are 1000 words total per package.
- Complete Program. The complete SPEAK UP! Accent Reduction Program is a massive collection of 5000 words in 50 units. This is the BEST VALUE! The complete program offers HUGE savings for students committed to improving their pronunciation and neutralizing their accent.
SPEAK UP! Is Available in Three Variations
- Extended Program. The Extended Program is recommended for beginning students. The Extended Program includes the spelling for each word. Knowing the correct spelling is important as it relates to pronunciation. Some words in English are homonyms. These are words that are pronounced the same but have a different spelling. Other words are heteronyms; words with the same spelling but different pronunciation. The rules of English are not precise and knowing what pronunciation to use can be confusing. Spelling gives the clarification beginners need.
The Extended Program is available for download as Individual Units, 5 Unit Packages, 10 Unit Packages, or the Complete 50 Unit Package (Best value). Each unit contains 100 words. Units progress from most to least commonly used words.
- Regular Program. The Regular Program is recommended for students with a solid foundation in spelling and how it relates to pronunciation. Spelling for each word is not included in the audio lessons. The Regular Program is best for concise targeted practice.
The Regular Program is available for download as Individual Units, 5 Unit Packages, 10 Unit Packages, or the Complete 50 Unit Package (Best value). Each unit contains 100 words. Units progress from most to least commonly used words.
- Regular & Extended Programs. The Regular & Extended Programs are recommended for all students. Begin with the Extended Program to ensure you properly associate spelling and pronunciation. Once you have a solid understanding switch to the Regular Program for concise targeted practice. When you purchase the Extended and Regular program together you take advantage of HUGE savings.
The Regular & Extended Programs are available for download as Individual Units, 5 Unit Packages, 10 Unit Packages, or the Complete 50 Unit Package (Best value). Each unit contains 100 words. Units progress from most to least commonly used words.
Compare SPEAK UP! Programs
Varinations offers the Speak Up! Accent Reduction Program for download in three varieties, a Regular Program, an Extended Program, and both the Regular & Extended Programs combined. Each program is also available for download as individual units, groups of units, or complete. With so many flexible ways to get started you can be sure we have an option that best suits you.
Compare the Speak Up! Accent Reduction Programs below.
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| 5000 essential English words | |
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| MP3 audio format | |
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| Purchase lessons 5 units at time. Save on the individual unit price. |
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| Purchase lessons 10 units at time. Save even MORE on the individual unit price. |
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| Purchase the complete Speak-Up! program. 5000 words. 50 units. Huge savings! | |
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| [1] Programs will be available for download after purchase. Download speeds can vary significantly based on your internet connection. Please allow adequate time for download. | |||
| [2] Devices must support MP3 audio format. Some devices will require MP3 files to be burned to disc or saved to USB storage. Blank discs, disc burning software, and USB storage are not supplied by Varinations or included in the purchase. | |||
| [3] If studying while performing other tasks please use common sense and be safe. Example; while driving do not operate audio player controls or screens while vehicle is moving. | |||
| [4] Create custom playlists by selecting audio tracks contained in the units you have downloaded. The entire 5000 word collection is available in the Complete Program only. | |||
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