1-on-1 American accent coaching · rated 5.0

Get understood the first time you speak. Not the third.

Private 50-minute lessons with me, a native American speaker rated in the top 15% of English tutors. We fix the exact sounds that make people say “sorry?”, so you walk into interviews, meetings and calls sounding clear and confident. Start with a trial from $15, then reserve a weekly time that is yours.

5.017 reviews on Preply
1,556lessons taught
Top 15%of English tutors, Super Tutor
Ashley Curry, American English pronunciation coach
Ashley CurryAmerican Accent & Speaking Coach, Native Speaker
Top 15% of English tutors
Native speaker with a neutral American accent
TEFL certified, Bachelor's and Master's degrees
Preply Super Tutor and Professional Tutor
Has lived in 7+ countries
What we work on

The sounds and phrases that make you hard to follow, fixed one by one.

Lessons are for adults and teens from A2 (upper beginner) and up who want to be understood the first time, at work, at school and in life.

Pronunciation & accent

Flap T, glottal T, TH, tricky vowel pairs and word stress. You hear the difference, then drill it until it sticks.

Natural conversation

Real phrases Americans actually use, with corrections in the moment instead of a lecture.

Business English & interviews

Meetings, presentations and job interviews, coached by a former hospitality recruiter.

Exams, study & travel abroad

IELTS and PTE speaking on a 6-month prep plan, plus structured lessons for studying, traveling or moving abroad.

How it works

A trial first. Then a weekly time that is yours.

Book a trial lesson

25 minutes for $15 or a full 50 minutes for $30. Tell me when you are free; I confirm the time and send a calendar invitation.

Reserve your weekly time

Pick from the few recurring times I have open, shown in your timezone. Same day, same hour, held for you for 4 or 8 weeks.

Meet online, renew to keep it

Reminders before every lesson, my notes after class, and a heads-up before your weeks run out so your time stays yours.

Free lessons

Try a two-minute lesson right now.

I post short pronunciation lessons every week on YouTube and Instagram. Tap any video to play it here.

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Free grammar practice

Practice American English grammar on your own.

Short explanations written the way Americans actually speak, with exercises that check every answer and tell you why. The explanations and the level test are free. Pick what you find hard and start.

  • 86 topics from A2 to C1, from in, on and at to advanced structures
  • 10 kinds of exercises, from quick choices to finding mistakes and listening
  • Instant feedback with a short explanation for every answer
  • Listen to every example in an American voice
Student reviews

Patient, clear, and tailored 100% to you.

5.0 from 17 reviews · 1,556 lessons on Preply

Ashley is an incredible English tutor! She is patient, encouraging, and always makes every lesson engaging and enjoyable. She adapts each session to my needs and creates such a positive atmosphere that I feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. I've become much more confident in my English.

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LucaSeptember 2026

She listens attentively to my stories, shows genuine interest, and shares about herself as well, which creates a warm, friendly, and honest connection. She helps me improve my pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar through reading exercises and conversation. Her accent is clear, confident, and sincere.

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So YeonJanuary 2026

Ashley helped me with a reading about work culture, and it led to a really interesting discussion. She helped me become more aware of my pronunciation while also encouraging me to think more critically about the topic. I especially liked the way she gave feedback in a supportive way.

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CesarJanuary 2026

Ashley tailors the lessons 100% to my needs. She speaks very clear English, which helps me to improve my pronunciation. She is very friendly and patient, reliable and attentive. I enjoy the lessons with her a lot and always look forward to the classes.

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JuliaOctober 2025

Ashley is an excellent teacher, she is patient, speaks slowly, and that helps me understand. She has an enormous ability to understand your needs and work on your weaknesses to improve them.

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SaraMay 2025

She is truly an excellent English teacher. I feel lucky to have met Ashley. She always does her best to teach, and she constantly thinks about how I can improve my English and makes plans for me.

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OliviaAugust 2025
Ashley Curry
About me

A native speaker who has been on your side of the language barrier.

I'm a native English speaker with a neutral American accent. I've lived in seven countries and learned a second language myself, so I know exactly how it feels to search for a word mid-sentence.

I hold a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in History and a TEFL certificate. I work with adults and teens on conversation, accurate pronunciation, vocabulary and the grammar points that make a real difference in everyday life, as well as IELTS and PTE speaking, job interviews and moving abroad. Every lesson is planned around you.

  • Native speaker, neutral American accent
  • TEFL certified, BA & MA (East Carolina University)
  • 1,556 lessons taught, 5.0 rating
  • Speaks German (B1), learning more
  • Adults and teens, A2 (upper beginner) to advanced
  • Former hospitality recruiter
“Languages only open doors, and we are so brave to learn new ones.”

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Pricing

Choose Your Weekly 1-on-1 Lesson Plan

Reserve a recurring spot on my schedule: same day, same hour, every week, held for you for 4 or 8 weeks at a time. From $25 a lesson. Cancel free with 24+ hours' notice, and add individual lessons whenever I have an open time.

  • Your own day and hour, held for you every week
  • Every lesson on your calendar from day one
  • Cancel 24 hours ahead and the lesson comes back to you
  • Notes after every lesson, homework if desired
Open right nowWeekly times you can reserve
Not sure yet? Start hereTrial lesson, from $15. I assess your speech, you hear the difference in one or two sounds, and you tell me which weekly times would suit you. No commitment. 50 minutes · $3025 minutes · $15

Need just one lesson? Single lesson · $30, scheduled with me by message.

5.0 from 17 reviews Your time is held every week Cancel free up to 24 hours before Card, Zelle or bank transfer
Questions

Good to know before you book

Who are the lessons for?

Adults and teens from A2 (upper beginner) and above who want clearer pronunciation, a more natural American accent and more confident conversation. I don't teach young children or complete beginners. Not sure about your level? Send me a message and I'll tell you.

How does booking work?

Start with a trial lesson: you pay, tell me when you are free, and I confirm the exact time by message with a calendar invitation. To continue, you reserve one of my open recurring weekly times for 4 or 8 weeks. That day and hour is then yours, and every lesson is on your calendar from day one.

How do I keep my weekly time?

Renew at least 5 days before your next cycle would start and the same time stays yours. You get reminders by email and in your account, and card payers can switch on automatic renewal. A time that is not renewed opens to other students again.

Will I get reminders?

Yes. You get a notification 24 hours and 1 hour before every lesson, and a calendar file you can add to Google, Apple or Outlook calendar with one tap.

What if I need to cancel a lesson?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time and the lesson goes back to your account; message me to agree on a make-up time. Inside 24 hours the lesson counts as taken. Lessons stay valid for 90 days (180 days on 8-week plans). All sales final.

Where do lessons happen?

On Google Meet, in your browser or on your phone, nothing to install. The link is on your lesson page and in your reminders.

How can I pay?

Credit or debit card, Zelle for US students, or a bank transfer in US dollars or euros through Wise. I confirm Zelle payments personally, usually within a few hours.

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