Testimonials from Happy Clients
Kun L.
Architect from Malaysia
Marie N.
E-commerce Sales Manager from Japan
Michal C.
Data Scientist from Poland
Arnaud C.
Principal Product Manager Technical from France
Daniel S. from Nepal, Chief Technology Officer
Around three months ago, I enrolled in Nicole’s VIP Plan. Changing speaking patterns is a difficult thing. So I did not start with high expectations. But, halfway into the program, People began noticing positive changes in my accent, pauses, and rhythm. In my time with her, I progressed and changed plenty of my speaking habits. This was possible because Nicole really understands you and tailors a style that works best for you. And when she does this, she really goes out of her way. My advice for new learners is to give your best. She will too. And you can progress a lot. All in all, the program was great. There is literally nothing she could have done better. I am glad I did the program and will be recommending many friends to enroll in her program too.
Yayun J. | Data Scientist at Microsoft from China
“Nicole is my English coach for the English Vocabulary & Expression class sessions. As someone who has been living in the US for around 6 years, my English is good overall. However, I am struggling with how to improve my English to the next level, and sometimes I feel frustrated and isolated especially when I am learning English by myself. Nicole’s class came at just the right time! She introduced me to lots of useful resources that I didn’t know before. Also, she made the class very interactive. The class I attended was about vocabulary, but she corrected my pronunciations which I found was the most useful part of my experience. Joining her class in person (in a virtual way due to Covid) saved me lots of time and energy to find the right resources as there are so many resources online that could be confusing and overwhelming. I also strongly recommend her channel on YouTube where any English learners could find it useful. Overall, my learning experience with the help of Nicole is very positive and I strongly recommend her to any English learners, especially for those on the high intermediate to advanced English level.”
Daniel Q. | Sr. Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft from China
“Due to my new responsibilities at work, public speaking has played an important role and I truly believe how we speak makes a huge difference. I decided to take Nicole’s one on one sessions to fine-tune my spoken English. I found Nicole’s coaching helpful in reaching my goals of speaking as an authentic leader. Nicole is a polyglot, which allowed her to provide a unique ability in identifying my strengths and weaknesses in our first session. I have learned from Nicole the techniques of strategic overall rhythm, tactic pausing and identifying focal words. Nicole also recorded key work for my follow up practice, and I appreciate the extra effort she put in after each session. With Nicole’s coaching, I have gained skills and confidence in public speaking as a leader. I highly recommend working with Nicole. She has in-depth expertise, unique teaching methods and outstanding professionalism!”
Vito M. | Applied Scientist at Amazon from Italy
“Before I started accent training with Nicole, it didn’t feel natural for me to speak in English. I wanted to get more spontaneous and fluent, and give more expressiveness and intonation to sentences. As a result of our coaching sessions, I’ve become aware of aspects of speaking that I didn’t know even to exist, such as word stress and sentence stress, linkings and various sounds which weren’t taught during my study but are extremely useful to know. I got familiar with multiple techniques and resources I can now use if I want to keep improving. I take much more pleasure now in speaking English, and I even feel more integrated in the American culture. Three things I like most about the training were the audio practice files, the professionalism of the coach and the flexible schedule. I recommend Nicole’s coaching, because it makes you discover things you didn’t know to exist, and because speaking is so important, therefore feeling confident and taking pleasure when speaking can make a lot of difference”
Paola S. | From Colombia
I had a great experience taking “Elevate your English Vocab & Expression” It’s very easy to understand and practical. In every week I have learned more and more and it helps me improve my speaking a lot. Thank you so much Nicole I enjoyed all your curses . “ VIP Masterclass pronunciation “ was really useful to focus on all the different sounds between consonant and vowels. There’s a lot of great material and videos to work on this.
Adriana D. | V.P. Pharmaceutical Co. from Brazil
“Nicole is resourceful and very competent English language coach. She will keep you engaged, hold you accountable for your practice and give you focus areas to work on. She uses a variety of valuable tools and resources. I highly recommend her.”
Claudia M. | Software Development Engineer from Colombia
“I am pleased to recommend Nicole as an exceptional English teacher. I had the opportunity to work with her in one-on-one lessons, where she helped me improve my pronunciation and overall confidence in speaking. Her approach is thoughtful, patient, and tailored to individual needs. Nicole always made sure our sessions were focused, productive, and encouraging, which made a big difference in my progress. She’s not only knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in her students’ growth. I’m truly grateful for her guidance and support.”
Quoc-Huy T. | AI Agent from Vietnam
“Before I started accent coaching with Nicole, I struggled with speaking clearly in English and it was difficult for people to understand me. I wanted to change my pronunciation, but didn't know where to start. Since working with Nicole, I have noticed a significant improvement in my pronunciation. I learned how to pronounce several sounds I had trouble saying and continue to work on smoothly linking words for a more natural sound. I'm getter better at not leaving off sounds at the ends of words. I feel more confident speaking now, and my coworkers have said they can understand me more easily now. The best things about my coaching with Nicole were that the lessons were focused exactly on my biggest problems, and she helped me find different ways of pronouncing sounds I couldn't say. The feedback in each session was really helpful, and she has many tips and materials to make practice easy. I am so glad I chose this program. It was exactly what I needed to improve my English communication skills. I’m now more comfortable speaking at work.”
Sunil K. | Oracle CC&B/C2M Techno-Functional Consultant from India
“I originally immigrated from India, where I completed my education, and have been working in the IT industry for about 20 years in the USA. My job involves giving presentations and frequent meetings. Due to my native accent, it affected both my professional and social interactions. Often, people had difficulty understanding me easily. I couldn’t pinpoint exactly what I needed to change. Through coaching sessions with Nicole, I gained a clear understanding of key areas such as pronunciation, rhythm, and stress needed for an American accent. I made noticeable improvements in my American accent, which boosted my confidence. Nicole’s effective, personalized coaching helped me achieve lasting changes. Her friendly humor and patient approach made learning even more enjoyable. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone looking to develop an American accent and improve their overall communication skills!”
Andrey K. | AI Agent from Russia
“Nicole was my Accent Coach for months and I've had a great experience working with her. It helped me to reduce my accent and to feel more comfortable to speak in public. My friends and colleagues are noticing big changes in my speech and that's thanks to Nicole!”
Gustavo Lagos F.| M. Sc. Engineering from Chile
“Before starting training with Nicole, I was already fluent in English but struggled with my accent, especially in professional settings where clear communication is key. In meetings, I often found myself listening more than participating because of concerns about how my accent might affect my speech. Traditional English schools were too basic for me, and I wasn't seeing the improvements I needed to sound more like a native speaker. Through Nicole’s coaching, I gained a deeper understanding of how to sound more natural as a Spanish native speaker speaking English. She focused on the key elements of rhythm, stress, intonation, and phonetics, helping me bridge the gap between my native language and English. This training boosted my confidence significantly, and while I still have some accent, it no longer distracts from my speech. The techniques she shared even showed me that native speakers don't always stick to strict grammar or phonetic rules, which made speaking feel more natural and easier. Nicole's coaching had a transformative effect on my English skills, and I would highly recommend her training. It gave me the results I had been looking for and increased my confidence. I only wish I had started the lessons earlier. Plus, Nicole is incredibly kind, and I miss our conversations!”
Diego P. | Sr. Applied Scientist
“I had a fantastic experience with Coach Nicole. Through our sessions, I was able to pinpoint the specific areas of my pronunciation that needed improvement. The focused guidance I received has significantly boosted my confidence, especially when articulating complex concepts. I can clearly see how my communication skills have advanced to the next level, enabling me to express myself more effectively. This confidence has not only made me a better communicator but also a stronger leader. I highly recommend this coaching for anyone looking to enhance their pronunciation and overall communication abilities.”
Tyson L. | Head of Biometrics
“Nicole is absolutely the best in the field with a systematic approach to accent modifications. She prepares diagnostic tests, writes summary of each coaching session, assigns detailed homework and follows up with tests and the final exam. My staff and I have benefited tremendously from her coaching sessions.”
Sai B. | Data Scientist from India
“I took the 1-1 Accent reduction program with Nicole and it was one of the best decisions I ever took. Nicole has extensive experience and knowledge in the field of accent reduction, pronunciation and communication. Her patience, detailed and accurate feedback during the training sessions, and her passion for teaching is highly commendable. The materials that she shares during the coaching sessions are amazingly helpful. I have seen a tremendous improvement and awareness in the way I communicate. I am very lucky to have had Nicole as my trainer, and I would strongly recommend her as a trainer to any one, who wants to work on their accent and communication.”
Tia H. | Content Specialist
“I had the pleasure of working with Nicole on an accent training project and was very impressed by her subject matter expertise and approach to coaching. Her ability to "own" the material and quickly take initiative in the content development and media fulfillment process kept the project on track and even ahead of schedule. I hope we'll have the opportunity to collaborate again in the future!”
Benjamin K. | Product Manager
“I had the opportunity to work with Nicole on an American English accent training project in the spring of 2021. Not only was her subject matter expertise valuable and welcome, but I also appreciated her collaborative approach to curriculum development. Project constraints came from stakeholder expectations, tool limitations, and our general pedagogical approach, but Nicole’s flexibility and willingness to adapt to these constraints made her both easy to work with and an effective collaborator. I would gladly work with her again on pronunciation-related projects.”
Arnaud C. | Principal Product Manager Technical from France
“The main reason I decided working with Nicole is that I now have new responsibilities in my work, and I will be more involved in public speaking, speaking at tech conferences, and I will have a lot more interviews than I did before. And I was really thinking that my accent could be an obstacle in my career growth. I really think that the main results for me of my training with Nicole is the confidence that I gained in my English and thanks to that, it's more easy for me to speak with my colleagues and to interact with people. It's also more fun to speak with people and be more understandable by them. What I did enjoy the best was the personalization that Nicole put into my training. I really feel that all the lessons that we did together were really targeted to help me progress in my pronunciation and my fluency in English. I think that the content that she put together on her website is a great way for me to practice. I really appreciate working with Nicole. It was more than just an English course. We had really interesting and fulfilling discussion together, so all those things made this journey for me super fulfilling and interesting.”
Hanaa S. | English Language Specialist from Egypt
“Nicole Kaup has given 2 online workshops for the RELO Cairo program for English teachers: "Using Phonics to Teach Reading & Pronunciation" and "Teaching Pronunciation: What to Teach & How to Make it Effective & Engaging". She did a great job; everyone loved her sessions. She managed to present on difficult subjects in the easiest way possible and participants were able to use what they learned from Nicole in following up sessions to their peers. Thank you Nicole for a well done job.”
Vera F. | Registered Nurse from Kazakhstan
“Before I took my classes with Nicole, I was unable to pronounce certain words because of my accent. This affected my progress at work. After 12 classes and a lot of practice, I was much more confident with my speech and pronunciation. Nicole was very professional and knew exactly how to help me improve. She was very flexible when it came to scheduling our online classes. I would definitely recommend Nicole. She is a great person and an even better teacher.”
Kun Lim | Principal Architect & Owner from Malaysia
“The classes modules are very well structured, and in a very effective manner that will help students progress in a short period of time, of course, provided that students are willing to put in the efforts and time required to be successful in the course. Also, Nicole Kaup has a good grasp of students strength and weaknesses after the first lesson, and are able to highlight to students key areas to focus on.”
Pilar C. | Mechanical Engineer from Cuba
“I have lived in the USA for about 20 years and couldn’t recognize the pronunciation mistakes I made on my conversations. All I knew was that conference calls at work were moments of suffering and anxiety for me. Nicole helped me to understand and correct my mispronunciation. She is an amazing and dedicated teacher with an incredible amount of patience. After the completion of our classes, I received a promotion at work and I attribute it in part to the improvements I made on my speech. Thanks to Nicole, I’m not uneasy any more about conference calls 🙂 I highly recommend her!”
Huy L. | Electrical Engineer from Vietnam
“Many thanks to you, Nicole, for your coach in last 6 months. My pronouncing is much cleaner and more understandable. The result has been reflecting on my daily communication at work. My coworkers can understand my expression easier. For this accent reduction program, I really like the way your plan the training program which bases on the carefully analyzing my weaknesses. Since my limitations were known, you focused on improving them directly. As example, you found what sounds were difficult for me and constantly looked for many different ways till I can successfully pronoun these sounds. I have been very happy to have your help and highly recommend this class to anyone who looks for accent reduction class.”
Kentaro A. | University of Washington Global business student from Japan
“I decided to take the accent reduction mastercourse because I wanted to improve my English skill, especially speaking. I think that pronunciation is very important to talk to. As a result of the course, I could know a lot of rules about pronunciation. Actually, my English is still beginner, but I could pronounce some words correctly. In class, I enjoyed talking other people and asking questions. It’s really good lesson. If you take this course, your English pronunciation improve.”
Marie N. | Businesswoman from Japan
“This class is the best class to learn an American accent. I really appreciated NW SOAR. I took the class before and my pronunciation became good. I can pronounce some sentences as like an American. Nicole is the best teacher ever!”
Julie J. | Dentist from South Korea
“The reason I looked for accent reduction training was I wanted to improve on my English and people understand my accent better. Our trainings were really helpful. When I started the training, I thought I just needed accent lesson, but during the process, I realized I needed the help for grammar, writing, vocabulary etc. I felt my lesson was comprehensive English not just limited accent lesson. I liked you to record my accent and listened together. I didn’t like to hear my voice and accent, but it was great reality check. I also liked the motivation and encouragement from you. Your honesty was really helpful too. The favorite part was having good conversation with you. I recommend Nicole because she can detect our problem and really familiar with the problem of Asian accent. She prepares the lesson well and customize our needs. She will set the goal for you, so it is easy to follow. If you are not sure, I want you to take a test and go over with her. It would be the eye opening.”
Iryna P. | QA Engineer from Ukraine
“I experienced problems with native speakers always asking me to repeat what I’ve said before I started to attend Nicole’s course. I’ve learned British English at school, so I’m used to their pronunciation more. Sometimes, I was feeling really bad about my pronunciation, so that’s why I decided to attend Nicole’s pronunciation course. Also, it was also very difficult to understand native speakers when they talk very quickly. I think my pronunciation has improved. People ask me to repeat less often. Also, I’ve learned a little more about small talks. And when I watch movies (still with subtitles sometimes) I can hear and recognize very clear some patterns from Nicole’s lectures. And I also try to use them myself. I liked that during the week we had some homework to practice every day, which might take no longer than 20-30 minutes a day. And the tasks were not difficult at all – sing a song (you can choose your favorite), watch a short video and listen-and-repeat practice. Also, I liked that Nicole specified my particular problems in my speech on which I need to work on. The atmosphere in the class was very friendly, it’s a good place to practice your English and don’t worry about the mistakes you can make. I’d definitely recommend it! Nicole is a great teacher and it was always a pleasure to attend her class. Also, as for me, it disciplined me a lot that I knew that I need to do this, this and this today. I’m sure I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t attend the course. Thank you for all your effort during the course! It was a pleasure to attend!”
Barbara S. | Project Manager from Mexico
“Before I started working with Nicole, it was difficult to feel confident when speaking in English because there were some words that I didn’t really know how to pronounce. Besides this, I never realized the difference when pronouncing “sit” or “seat”, for example, so, many times people looked at me like trying to understand my sentences. As a result of our coaching sessions, I understand in an easier way some rules words have in English or that there are many silent letters that I always used to pronounce like the “l” in “half”. I got a lot of tips on how to do it better. The course was really fun because we could talk about free topics instead of just reading a grammar or spelling book. Of course, we had a little of that but we had a good balance. Homeworks were easy and focused on each specific problem. Nicole is so supportive talking about time, schedule and having me and my husband at the same time dealing with different problems. I highly recommend Nicole. We got the chance to know a little bit more about her and she has traveled to several places and this is something very important trying to teach pronunciation/spelling as she can understand why we do things wrong. Also, she is very patient and she always tries to explain in different ways how to make the sound.”
Sergio A. | Senior Executive @ Dialogue Limited
“Nicole provided us with Accent Neutralization training for some of our language tutors. She was professional, and thorough and created an interactive online learning environment, which made the learners feel comfortable and confident enough to fully engage throughout the training. She provides good descriptions of how to achieve the specific sounds required for an American accent and constructive feedback and guidance throughout the lesson. Highly recommended!”
Zeeshan Z | CEO & Cofounder of AI Startup from Pakistan
I started working with Nicole because, as a Pakistani national with a thick Indian English accent, I often felt self-conscious about my pronunciation in both professional and social settings. My core issue was that I wanted to communicate more clearly and confidently, especially during important presentations and everyday conversations. From the very first session, I noticed significant improvements in how I formed certain sounds and structured my speech. Nicole’s guidance helped me become more aware of my accent patterns, and within a few weeks, I could already hear a smoother, more natural flow in my spoken English. This boost in clarity made me feel more self-assured and comfortable speaking in various situations. Three specific features that stood out to me about Nicole’s coaching were her personalized feedback, her patient yet precise approach to correcting mistakes, and her practical tips for daily accent improvement. Whether it was suggesting targeted exercises or providing real-time corrections during our lessons, her methods were incredibly effective and tailored to my needs. I wholeheartedly recommend Nicole’s accent coaching sessions. Not only is she highly knowledgeable and experienced, but she also creates a welcoming environment where you feel encouraged to keep growing. It’s an investment that yields real results, especially if you’re looking to enhance your professional image and communicate more clearly. To anyone on the fence: go for it! You’ll quickly see the difference Nicole’s coaching can make in your confidence and speech. I couldn’t be happier with the transformation and am grateful for the skills I’ve gained to speak English with greater ease and clarity.
Sameeksha S. | Civil Engineer from Nepal
I had a very light accent and people would understand 95% of the time what I was saying. It was just those 5% of the words and sometimes people would just not understand. So I had a doubt about whether I needed accent class or not, but I would also get frustrated about those 5% of times when people wouldn’t understand me. I took a chance and took Nicole’s class and I’m so glad that I did. Together, we were able to identify the sounds I had issues with and improve them. Now I am so much more confident when I talk in meetings and even with coworkers. It was one of the time and money I had ever spent on something. Nicole is amazing!