hatsuonkyosei

Welcome to Hatsuonkyosei, Aiko's American English Accent

I am your host, Aiko Hemingway, and I am an American English pronunciation coach.

*Here is a pronunciation guide for non-native English speakers. Grab the guide and start working on your accent: https://www.hatsuonkyosei.com/free-access

Let's talk about having an accent today.

A lot of people are afraid of speaking English because of their accents.

I get it. I was in the same way.

But the truth is... it is nothing wrong with having an accent.

Actually having an accent can be a good thing. It will make you unique. Some people say your accent is cute. Some people will remember you because your accent stands out.

I now teach English pronunciation to people who speak English as a second language. But I am not a native English speaker. I am just like you, non-native English speaker who is working hard to get the American English sounds.

Born and raised in Japan, I moved to America when I was 23 years old.