At Understand Your Accent, we believe that effective communication is the cornerstone of success. Our passion for clear, understandable communication has driven us for over 40 years. We understand the challenges that individuals, especially ESL (English as a Second Language) speakers, face when striving to be readily understood by native English speakers. Our journey to empower ESL speakers to enhance their understandability began with a personal story.
At Understand Your Accent, our mission is clear: to enable every ESL speaker to be readily understood in spoken English. We recognize that it’s not about eliminating accents, but about enhancing understandability. We believe that everyone, regardless of their native language, should have the tools and support needed to communicate confidently, connect effectively, and thrive in English-speaking environments.
Our approach is grounded in a deep understanding of language, communication, and cognitive processes. We are committed to providing tailored feedback and targeted strategies designed to help ESL speakers shine in their personal and professional lives. Join us on this journey to unlock the power of clear communication.
Founder Scott Swenson, known as the Understandability Advocate, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our mission. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders, Scott’s educational foundation is rooted in language acquisition, phonetics, and speech science. His journey into the world of corporate training and IT consulting further honed his skills in effective communication strategies.
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