Can I Improve my Pronunciation?
Yes! But with my comprehensive program, you’ll improve every aspect of how you communicate.
By also learning to use your optimal rate of speech, speech volume and changing your melody, you’ll see differences in how easily you’re understood. It’s this “big picture” approach that leads to such noticeable results.
You’ll have the Tools
You’ll be taught to “hear” your speech differences so you can correct yourself and be given easy-to-learn strategies to improve how you speak for long-lasting improvement after your classes are over.
Most Effective Teaching Method
The core of your training program is based on proven teaching methods shown to be the most effective to maximize improvement. When combined with the latest technology it creates a powerful, immersive learning experience designed to maximize your improvement.
An Amazing Teacher
“Darren’s an amazing teacher in an area that’s really important but that nobody knows much about. That’s the reason I improved so much! I’ll now be a better teacher and I’m confident that my students will understand me better”
Tinglei Huang
Bachelor of Arts in Education
University of Portland
Native Language: Mandarin
An Amazing Teacher
“Darren’s an amazing teacher in an area that’s really important but that nobody knows much about. That’s the reason I improved so much! I’ll now be a better teacher and I’m confident that my students will understand me better”
Nancy Wong
Bachelor of Arts in Education
University of Portland
Native Language: Mandarin
MY PROMISE
Creativity
Dynamic, Fun
Engaging classes
Professionalism
Personal, Excellent
Customer Service
Passion
Life-Long Love
of Teaching
The History of Packard Communications
I fell in love with speech and pronunciation when studying for four years earning a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. After graduating I realized there were many programs that taught the English language – reading, writing, and vocabulary – but few for learning how to speak English.
With my interest in cultures, teaching and my background in the science of speech, I starting getting asked for help improving accents.
Today I’m teaching multiple classes and working with private clients, teaching at universities and community colleges, and working with students online across the world – and loving my work and the difference I’m making.
Testimonials
Testimonial One
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Jasvinder S. Khura
This class has changed how I’ll Speak for the rest of my life.
To give back to the community I’ve
Created a popular free community-based group to learn pronunciation in Portland Oregon
Teach classes at universities and community colleges
Developed a free YouTube channel for American English pronunciation videos