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HB Studio

Accent Acquisition: General American English

with Theresa McElwee

$530

Continuing with the foundation laid in Speech 1 you will develop and deepen your working knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as an essential and practical actor’s tool in service to the clarity of communication. Expanding upon this knowledge, this course will offer you the skills necessary to acquire a North American Accent as well as the skill sets needed to acquire other accents. You must complete one full term (10 weeks) of Speech 1 before taking this course. 

  • Learn more about the instructor.
  • Recommended reading: Speaking with Skill: An Introduction to Knight-Thompson Speechwork by Dudley Knight
  • Prerequisite: Prior completion of one full term (10 weeks) of Speech 1
  • MCW10W: Mar 25 - May 27th, 2026
    Wed for 10 weeks from 10:00 - 11:30 am
    Payment plan available: $100 deposit plus 8 payments of $53.75, paid weekly.

HB Studio

120 Bank Street
New York, NY 10014 Get directions

Room: Third Floor Speech - 120 Bank

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