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English (ESL) with Dr. Alex O.

Austin, Texas

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 15-80
Speaks English
Teaching since 2000
Doctor of Philosophy In Language Education

    American Accent Training

    Hey there! I’m Professor Alex. Let me give you the straight scoop: my coaching is about helping students pronounce and speak English fluently and CONFIDENTLY with accent training. We’re talking top-tier, high-quality coaching here. BEFORE YOU REACH OUT: - ‼️ THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR THE UNEMPLOYED, THOSE WITHOUT FINANCIAL SUPPORT, OR THOSE LOOKING FOR A COOKIE-CUTTER PLAN ‼️ When you sign up for the 1-on-1 American Accnet Program, it’s a full-on tag team approach. We’re in this together, and we are making a change in your life! Now, let’s get real: your American accent is about to change drastically, and everybody starts noticing that around. We’re talking very close to native-level American pronunciation. But hold onto your hat because it’s gonna take some effort. Your time, discipline, and commitment are crucial to success! I want you to know that this isn’t a quick fix; it’s an investment in your future like many of my students did and became fluent speakers of English! (Some of them even feel it is their native language) And guess what? After my coaching, your American speaking will be so darn confident that it’ll stick with you for life. Still, do you have doubts—like it is impossible, or I can't do that, or somebody told me that you couldn't do that? Well, I am going to change that for you! However, check out my students' reviews. They did that, and so do you! They say, "This investment is worth every penny." So buckle up, my friend. We’re about to transform your accent game! Book a trial session with me—just $75. We’ll chat about your goals, your needs, and any burning questions you’ve got. Set up your personalized teaching strategy based ON YOUR GOALS and NEEDS & customize the program! Consider it your backstage pass to accent greatness. ⠀ ⠀ 🔰for Non-Native Speakers ⠀ ⠀ 🔰for Native Speakers Southern Accent Reduction | Sound Correction ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🔰for Corporates Now, let’s address the elephant in the room: Can you really sound like a native speaker? You betcha! In our orientation session, I’ll break it down for you. Spoiler alert: It’s easier than you think! This is what you can expect working with me: 👨🏽‍🎓 Effective Accent Training at a Level of Native Speakers; 👨🏽‍🎓 Personalized & Customized Accent Program: - Re-educating Your Sound System; - Re-educating Your Intonation, Melody, & Rhythm; 👨🏽‍🎓 Professional Feedback on Each American Sound in Session; 👨🏽‍🎓 Much Practice of American Bleding, Assimilation, Reduction, etc; 👨🏽‍🎓 Program Efficacy of 70% Speaking American; 👨🏽‍🎓 Empowering to Improve & Stay Motivated; 👨🏽‍🎓 Mind Set & Setting up Speaking Habits; ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🇺🇸 MODULE 1 🇺🇸 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ American Consonants: Sound-by-Sound ⠀ ⠀♻️ You CAN UNDERSTAND how to pronounce American Consonants correctly, distinguishing the differences between your native sounds and American consonants like [T] & [D] or sound interactions [TR] & [WR]; learn about Elision, Reductions, Assimilations, and much more. ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN CREATE a habitual manner of speaking each American Consonant by practicing with "phonetic exercises." you will be training at the beginning, middle, and end of words). ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN PRACTICE speaking American in "sentences practice" & "paragraphs practice." This training will help you find your mistakes and analyze how to speak English correctly. ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN ORGANIZE all American Consonants in your mind, and improve pronunciation after a couple of sessions! ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN WORK in your private Learning Management System with audio and video recordings and 2D Sound Motion Animations for each American sound. AMERICAN SOUND SYSTEM CONSONANTS CHAPTER CURRICULUM Session 1. American Unvoiced [t] & Voiced [d] Phonemes + Voicing [t̬], like in “Water.” Session 2. American Voiced [r] & Voiced [w] Phonemes Session 3. American Unvoiced [s] & Voiced [z] Phonemes Session 4. American Unvoiced [th] Phoneme like in “Think” & Voiced [t͟h] Phoneme like in “The.” Session 5. American Unvoiced [sh] Phoneme, like in “She” & Voiced [zh] Phoneme, like in “Vision.” Session 6. American Unvoiced [ch] Phoneme, like in “Lunch” & Voiced [j] Phoneme, like in “Junk.” Session 7. American Unvoiced [h] Phoneme Session 8. American Unvoiced [p] & Voiced [b] Phonemes Session 9. American Unvoiced [f] & Voiced [v] Phonemes Session 10. American Unvoiced consonant [k] & Voiced consonant [g] Sounds Session 11. American Lateral Voiced consonant [l] Sound Session 12. American Voiced Sonorants [m], [n], & [ŋ] like in “Eating.” Session 13. Word Endings; ED -ending [t], [d], or [id] ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🇺🇸 MODULE 2 🇺🇸 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ American Vowels: Sound-by-Sound ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN RECOGNIZE the most confusing American vowels, like in these words [CALLER] - [COLOR] - [COLLAR] or [SIT] - [SET] - [SAD] and more. 2D Sound Motion technology will show you each American sound in the amination. ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN CREATE a habitual manner of speaking the American Vowels naturally, practicing with "phonetic exercises." You will be training at the beginning, middle, and end of words). ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN PRACTICE your American speaking in "sentences practice" & "paragraphs practice" that help you TRAIN American Vowels more effectively. ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN ORGANIZE all American Vowels in your mind, learn to hear your mistakes, analyze your speech, and constantly see your learning progress from session to session! ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN WORK in your private Learning Management System with audio and video recordings and 2D Sound Motion Animations for each American sound. AMERICAN SOUND SYSTEM VOWELS CHAPTER CURRICULUM Session 1. American Schwa [ə] Phoneme Session 2. American Vowel [ē] and [i] Phoneme, like in “Tea.” Session 3. American Vowel [i] Phoneme, like in “Tip.” Session 4. American Diphthong [ī] Phoneme, like in “Side.” Session 5. American Diphthong [ā] Phoneme, like in “Take.” Session 6. American Diphthong [au̇] Phoneme, like in “Round.” Session 7. American Diphthong [ō] Phoneme, like in “Go.” Session 8. American Diphthong [ȯi] Phoneme, like in “Oil.” Session 9. American Diphthong [yü] Phoneme, like in “Usually.” Session 10. American Open Vowel [a] Phoneme, like in “Cat.” Session 11. American Short Vowel [e] Phoneme, like in “Ten.” Session 12. American Long Vowel [ü] Phoneme, like in “Move.” Session 13. American Short Vowel [u̇] Phoneme, like in “Took.” Session 14. American Short Vowel [ə] Phoneme, like in “Cut.” Session 15. American Long Vowel [ȯ] Phoneme, like in “Bought.” Session 16. American Short [ä] Phoneme, like in “Hot.” Session 17. American Contracted Vowel [är] Phoneme, like in “Car.” Session 18. American Contracted Vowel [ȯr] Phoneme, like in “Door.” Session 19. American Contracted Vowel [ər] Phoneme, like in “Bird,” ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🇺🇸 MODULE 3 🇺🇸 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ American Emphasis & Intonation ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN USE your voice tone to practice the American intonation, rhythm, and stress. Learn about Low-falling tone, Low Rising Tone, Fall-Rise Tone, etc. ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN LEARN about the American Emphasis: focusing on the sentence's CONTENT, STRUCTURE, FOCUS WORDS, word stress, and sentence stress. ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN PRACTICE your Intonation in "Intonation exercises" & "storytelling" that help you open your mind to speak Confidently! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀I have worked with many Universities, schools, and corporations, observing many classes that teach pronunciation worldwide. Well, it is not a secret that when students start learning English, they pay too much attention to Grammar and Vocabulary instead of Pronunciation. The students may know grammar and vocabulary very well, but when it comes to speaking English, they start using sounds of the native language to speak English. This sound replacement creates an accent and problems with fluency. I developed a concept that helps you learn faster and better. We will address facial muscle training and proper explanation using ADVANCED 2D SOUND MOTION TECHNOLOGY. We will also work on your mindset toward learning a new sound implementation because many sounds in American English do not exist in your native language, which requires an efficacious approach to create those in your way. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀A confluence of these techniques will help you UNDERSTAND American Phonetics effortlessly. You will compare the difference between your native language pronunciation and the American one, allowing you to learn the American sound system quickly and more EFFECTIVELY. Most teachers providing pronunciation classes do not know these "language techniques"; they just simply "give a lecture" or ask you to repeat! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ COURSE PHILOSOPHY 🔶 INDIVIDUAL APPROACH 🔶 When learning an American accent with a professional linguist, it is essential to understand that this work is individual and tailors the learning process towards your needs, goals, and preferences, improving your American pronunciation and fluency in speaking English. Individual approach, solid partnership relationship, and careful guidance throughout your American Accent Training are essential and centered in my teaching philosophy. 🔶 2D SOUND MOTION TECHNOLOGY🔶 2D Sound Motion Technology for teaching American sounds and accent: A technology that uses two-dimensional visual and auditory feedback to help learners improve their pronunciation and fluency in American English. This technology helps learners understand the sound system of American English and how to produce the sounds correctly.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🔶 INTELLECTUAL INTERACTION🔶 A process of exchanging ideas and information between the professor and a student while mastering the American Accent during Speech Therapy. This process involves various educational and psychological approaches that I will be applying to enhance your American Sounds and Intonation learning and see how all these features relate to the human mind and behavior, implementing them into your daily communication in your English speaking.

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    9 AM-10 AM
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    12 PM-1 PM
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    10 PM-10:30 PM
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    About Dr. Alex O.

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    ⠀ 🔰for Non-Native Speakers ⠀ ⠀ 🔰for Native Speakers (pathology) ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🔰for Corporates ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀TO THE STUDENT American Accent Program was designed to help speakers of English as a Second or Other Languages learn the proper pronunciation of American English. There are THREE MODULES in this program: MODULE 1 - American Consonants: Sound-by-Sound ⠀ ⠀ ✔️ You CAN UNDERSTAND how to pronounce American Consonants correctly, distinguishing the differences between your native sounds and American consonants like [T] & [D] or [R] & [W]; learn how to pronounce voiced [Z] like in a word - ZOO; learn Elision, Reductions, Assimilations and much more. ⠀ ⠀ ✔️ You CAN CREATE a habitual manner of speaking each American Consonant with “phonetic exercises.” that you will be training at the beginning, middle, and end of words). ⠀ ⠀ ✔️ You CAN PRACTICE your American speaking in “sentences practice” & “paragraphs practice” that help you figure out how to speak English Confidently. ⠀ ⠀ ✔️ You CAN finally, ORGANIZE all American Consonants in your mind, learn how to analyze your speech, and constantly see your progress moving on! Learning management system with audio and video recording and 2D SOUND Motion Animations. MODULE 2 - American Vowels: Sound-by-Sound ⠀ ⠀ ✔️ You CAN PRONOUNCE the most confusing American vowels like in these words [caller] - [color] - [collar] or [sit] - [set] - [sad] and so many more. 2D Sound Motion technology will show you each American sound in action. ⠀ ⠀ ✔️ You CAN CREATE a habitual manner of speaking each American Consonant with “phonetic exercises.” that you will be training at the beginning, middle, and end of words). ⠀ ⠀ ✔️ You CAN PRACTICE your American speaking in “sentences practice” & “paragraphs practice” that help you figure out how to speak English Confidently. ⠀ ⠀ ✔️ You CAN finally, ORGANIZE all American Consonants in your mind, learn how to analyze your speech, and constantly see your progress moving on! Learning management system with audio and video recording and 2D SOUND Motion Animations. MODULE 3 - American Emphasis & Intonation ⠀ ⠀ ✔️ You CAN USE your voice tone to practice the American pitch, intonation, rhythm, and stress ( Low Falling Tone, Low Rising Tone, Fall-Rise Tone, etc.); ⠀ ⠀ ✔️ You CAN LEARN about the American Emphasis: focusing on the sentence's CONTENT, STRUCTURE & FOCUS WORDS, as well as word stress and sentence stress. ⠀ ⠀ ✔️ You CAN PRACTICE your American Intonation in “Intonation exercises” & “storytelling” that help you open your mind to speak Confidently! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀I have worked with many Universities, schools, and corporates, observing many classes that teach pronunciation worldwide. Well, it is not a secrete that when students start learning English, they pay too much attention to Grammar and Vocabulary instead of Pronunciation. The students may know grammar and vocabulary very well, but when it comes to speaking English, they start using sounds of the native language to speak English. This sound replacement creates an accent and problems with fluency. I developed a concept that helps you learn faster and better. We will address facial muscle training and sound explanation using ADVANCED 2D SOUND MOTION TECHNOLOGY. We will also work on your mindset toward learning a new sound implementation because many sounds in American English do not exist in your native language, which requires an efficacious approach to create those in your way. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀A confluence of these techniques will help you UNDERSTAND American Phonetics effortlessly. You will compare the difference between your native language pronunciation and the American one, allowing you to learn the American sound system quickly and more EFFECTIVELY. Most teachers providing pronunciation classes do not know these "language techniques," and they simply "give a lecture to you." ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ COURSE PHILOSOPHY ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ➰Individual Approach➰ Learning American Accent with a professional linguist, it is important to understand that this work is individual and tailors the learning process towards your needs, goals, and preferences improving your American pronunciation and fluency in speaking English. Individual approach, solid partnership relationship, and careful guidance throughout your American Accent Training are essential and centered in my teaching philosophy. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀➰2D Sound Motion Technology➰ 2D Sound Motion Technology for teaching American sounds and accent: A technology that uses two-dimensional visual and auditory feedback to help learners improve their pronunciation and fluency in American English. This technology helps learners understand the sound system of American English and how to produce the sounds correctly.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀➰Intellectual Interaction➰ A process of exchanging ideas and information between the professor and a student while mastering the American Accent during Speech Therapy. This process involves various educational and psychological approaches that I will be applying to enhance your American Sounds and Intonation learning and see how all these features relate to the human mind and behavior, implementing them into your English speaking on a daily basis communication. PS: ⠀ ⠀ ⠀I repeatedly see classes where some people call this type of training "Accent Reduction." I feel this is not entirely accurate for people's consciousness. It is the most important thing to keep students' diversity, identity, and personality; I don't want to REDUCE anything that speaks about your culture, traditions, and customs. However, I am adding new options that help you speak with confidence. Thanks for the privilege of your time, and I look forward to teaching you. Yours, Prof. Alex., Ph.D.
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    3 Reviews
    Jane
    Teacher's studio
    «This is the way I wanna sound» - that was my first idea I had when I heard Dr. Alexander Obskov at first. At the beginning of classes I was afraid a little to lose something, because all the explanations were in English, but in the opposite way, I was pulled into the learning process even more. You dive into the course, the language, the atmosphere and try to find more and more specialties to adopt. Dr. Alexander Obskov professionally finds the way to present the information-providing example from real life, supporting them with more verified audio/video-examples.
    Posted Sep 6, 2022
    Artem
    Teacher's studio
    I have been taking the classes for more than 6 months and I'm more than happy with the results! My speaking abilities improved dramatically. My friends noticed that and now they are asking for Alex's contacts.
    Posted Sep 6, 2022
    Kelly
    Online
    Alex is AMAZING! His teaching methodology makes it easy for me to understand how to enunciate the words and helps me in my daily communication. The sessions are also delightful! Alex is friendly, organized, has an expontaneous personality, and has contagious energy! I can see my English/communication skills improving after a few sessions; he uses logic for teaching and guides me to a place I feel comfortable learning. I also feel secure receiving feedback on where I need to work. His sessions are one of the best investments I could make for myself!!! Thank you, Alex, for helping me with my pronunciation and confidence!
    Posted Sep 5, 2022

    Experience

    ESOL Adult Education Instructor-I

    Jun, 2023 - Present

    Austin Community College District

    1. Instructs in English as a Second Language (ESL) which includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, digital literacy, financial literacy, and civics or in Math and Language Arts in preparation for the GED Test; 2. Prepares student monthly reports; 3. Maintains student daily records, monitoring, and recording student progress using formal and informal methods; 3. Participates in mandated teacher training sessions; 4. Develops classroom environment conducive to optimal student learning with a balance of structure and care; 5. Completes annual professional development requirements established by the Texas Workforce Commission.Description of Duties & Tasks 1. Instructs in English as a Second Language (ESL) which includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, digital literacy, financial literacy, and civics or in Math and Language Arts in preparation for the GED Test; 2. Prepares student monthly reports; 3. Maintains student daily records, monitoring, and recording student progress using formal and informal methods; 3. Participates in mandated teacher training sessions; 4. Develops classroom environment conducive to optimal student learning with a balance of structure and care; 5. Completes annual professional development requirements established by the Texas Workforce Commission. Skills: English as a Second Language (ESL) · Teaching English as a Foreign Language · University Teaching · Teaching English as a Second Language

    PROFESSOR of English as a Second or Other Languages

    Sep, 2019 - Present

    Project Access

    Teaching English as a Second Language at Spanish Community to help fresh American comers adapt to speaking English in the US.

    FOUNDER & CEO, PROFESSOR of English as a Second or Other Languages

    Jan, 2019 - Present

    AMERICAN ACCENT PROGRAM, LLC

    American Accent Program has been designed to help Speakers of English as a Second or Other Languages (ESOL) develop excellent pronunciation and accent skills to speak Engish Confidently and Amazingly

    Education

    Bachelor & Master's Degree with a Major in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

    Sep, 2002 - Apr, 2009

    Tomsk State Pedagogical University Recognized by BEIS, Irving, TX, US. Nov, 2021

    Doctor of Philosophy In Language Education

    Oct, 2010 - Dec, 2017

    Tomsk State Pedagogical University Recognized by BEIS, Irving, TX, US. Nov, 2021

    Certifications

    The University of Texas at Austin

    Aug, 2022

    The Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)

    In process...

    Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

    Jun, 2023

    Texas Workforce Commission

    Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Texas Workforce Commission Training offered by Texas Workforce Commission Training and Development

    Affiliations

    Associate of Texas Professional Educators

    Jan, 2022

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    English

    Native Proficiency

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