Practice clearer American English pronunciation
Lose Your Accent in 28 Days™ by Judy Ravin combines video demonstrations, audio practice, and workbook exercises to help adult English learners develop clearer speech.
Practice American English sounds, rhythm, stress, and intonation for everyday conversations, meetings, and presentations.
Includes: Interactive CD-ROM for Windows, audio CD, and workbook.
CD-ROM compatibility
The interactive CD-ROM is Windows-only and is not compatible with Mac.
The package contains physical discs. You will need a compatible Windows computer with a CD-ROM drive for the interactive program, and a CD player or compatible computer drive to play the audio CD.
What you’ll practice
Vowels and consonants
Explore the major American English sounds with demonstrations of mouth and tongue positions.
Rhythm and stress
Use audio practice to work on emphasis, intonation, and the way words connect in spoken English.
Guided pronunciation practice
Work through the workbook techniques and examples, then practice using the sounds in your own speech.
What’s included
Interactive CD-ROM for Windows
Hundreds of video clips demonstrate mouth and tongue positions for American English sounds. Windows-only; not Mac compatible.
Audio CD
Practice rhythm, stress, and connected speech through listening and repetition.
Workbook
Includes 80 techniques and 956 guided examples for pronunciation practice.
See the sound, then practice it
The video demonstrations let you observe mouth positions while listening to the sounds. Use the workbook to review the technique, then repeat the examples aloud.
Work at a pace that suits you. The program’s title describes its 28-day format; individual progress depends on your starting point and practice.
Used by university learners
Used by faculty and students at Cornell University, UC Berkeley, Middlebury College, the University of Michigan, and USC.
Reviews from learners
“I am extremely happy with the method. Clear, practical, and easy to follow.”
— Alfredo A., Canada
“I highly recommend it for anyone improving their American English pronunciation.”
— Kathryn Laurent, IOR Global Services
“A wonderful accent reduction program I use every day.”
— Tomson G.
Judy Ravin on NBC Nightly News
Watch Judy Ravin discuss her approach to accent reduction in this NBC Nightly News feature.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Mac version?
No. The interactive CD-ROM is Windows-only, and no Mac version is currently available.
Is this a downloadable program?
This package contains a physical Windows CD-ROM, an audio CD, and a workbook.
Can I practice independently?
Yes. Use the video demonstrations, audio, and workbook together to guide your practice. Repeat useful examples and revisit sounds you find challenging.
Looking for free pronunciation guidance? Explore our American Pronunciation Guide →
