I am frequently asked how I started out in International Business and Marketing and ended up working with people who want to improve their accents. After obtaining my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, I decided I wanted to work with people from all over the world. Like many of you, I have a passion for traveling, and for learning about people that come from different cultural backgrounds. I also have a love of learning other languages and trying other cuisines. I wanted to be able to celebrate the diversity we have in the Washington, D.C. area. For me, sitting on the metro or walking down the street and being able to hear multiple languages and many wonderful accents always brings a smile to my face.
My goal in working with people with accents is not to eliminate them (That would make the world such a boring place!), but to allow people to use two forms of speech, to code switch. NPR provides an excellent explanation about code switching and why people do it.
My goal in working with people with accents is not to eliminate them (That would make the world such a boring place!), but to allow people to use two forms of speech, to code switch. NPR provides an excellent explanation about code switching and why people do it.
I decided to start English Accent Tutor for my own reasons too. I also knew that I had the opportunity to work with some great people who are striving to do amazing things. I have the privilege of working with organizations who believe in hiring qualified people and investing in their growth and individuals who want to make the world a better place. From one student who helps provide micro-loans to organizations in less developed countries to another who wants to return to his home country to improve the quality of education there, I have learned as much from them as they have learned from me. Being with such people and watching them overcome difficult challenges motivates me to try a little harder everyday. Thank you, to all of my wonderful students who inspire me to try to be a better person too!