Morgan Worden Yax
American Accent Coach
You are in good hands- I’m a trained professional with 13 years of experience. I’ve taught more than 9,000 online classes to committed folks from 38+ countries.
I teach the American accent and pronunciation so you sound clearer and help you overcome mindset barriers so you feel more confident!
I’m a language learner myself, married to a non-native speaker, lived as an immigrant abroad for nearly a decade, and I’m raising a bilingual daughter. The point? I know the struggles and how pronunciation is about true communication and connection!
I’m a coach.
I’m an accent reduction coach. That means that I work with English learners who have fairly good vocabulary and command of English grammar, but struggle with pronunciation. I teach clients how to use mouth muscles to produce English sounds as well as English melody.
An accent coach is different from a teacher, because a teacher teaches, but a coach instructs, guides, motivates you. I want YOU to be in control of your English, not just learn and use it with me, but use it in real life as well.
The desired result is that my clients become self-learners, independent speakers. Accent reduction is both an internal and an external transformation.
Pronunciation is my passion.
In my personal experience living abroad, I’ve seen how important pronunciation is to integrate in society and build relationships. Speaking clearly and confident helps you to make friends and feel willing to speak up and be yourself! Plus, I’ve seen how those who don’t speak English clearly are treated. Even when they have important points to present, they are often not taken seriously because of their accent. I long for unity and equality.
> Ludwig Wittgenstein said, “The limits of my language are the limits of my world.” I envision a world without borders and limits, and I believe clear communication accomplished by pronunciation bridges gaps and makes it possible. English is not just an “American language” it is a global language.
What are the classes like?
Sessions are flexible, fun, and inspiring. Students often look forward to their next class because they notice fast results. Each class starts with a short conversation to get your English flowing. It is followed by the main material which focuses on mouth morphs of the sound. The methods appeal to visual, auditory, and kinetic learners. No class is static, nor generalized! Then, we will work on error correction followed by a review.
* Classes conducted via Zoom * All materials used are available for your review after in an exclusive online cloud.
Why Yax Accent?
Yax Accent focuses on delivering effective materials for success with a personal touch. You can expect an easy and pleasant experience with classes, billing, and communication. Our mission is to help you feel clear and confident in a world where English is a must!
Story behind the name - Yax is my married name. Many Americans pronounce it as it is spelled, but it’s really pronounced (YOSH). So I am Yosh Accent / Yax Accent. It’s the perfect example of needing to know how to pronounce sounds in a foreign language. The name is K’iche, a Mayan language spoken in the highlands of Guatemala.
Years ago, as an ESL instructor in Guatemala, I recognized the importance of pronunciation after living as an immigrant. I became an accent coach to help my community avoid the embarrassing situations I faced. After improving my own accent and pronunciation, I now confidently express my opinions and share deep thoughts, receiving compliments on my clarity. My goal is for you to achieve similar results with Yax Accent! We won’t only focus on pronunciation; we work on your mindset so you experience an internal and external transformation.
You are already an intelligent person with great ideas - let me help you feel clear and confident by improving your pronunciation.
Contact Us
We are happy to help you. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us via email. info@yaxaccent.com
The first session can be an assessment, and then you can choose your plan. What are you waiting for? Gain the freedom to communicate now!
