Learn the system. Build real skills. Start working with clients.

This is the complete training program for learning how to teach and apply the Pronouncing English as a Second Language (P-ESL) method — a proven, structured system for accent modification and pronunciation training.

Once you complete the course, your certification is yours for life. No renewals. No ongoing subscription required.

You’ll have full access to all course materials for one year, with everything you need to begin working with clients immediately.

What Makes This Different?

This isn’t theory-heavy training with no real-world application.

The P-ESL method is a highly structured, evidence-based system designed to produce measurable results for both instructors and clients. You’ll learn how to deliver professional, results-driven pronunciation training to:

  • Non-native English speakers
  • Speakers with regional American dialect influences
  • Professionals seeking clearer, more confident communication

Built on over 30 years of research by Dr. Arthur Compton, and refined through work with hundreds of clients, this method has been used by instructors around the world to build successful practices.

What You’ll Be Able To Do

By the end of this course, you won’t just “understand pronunciation.” You’ll be able to work with real clients confidently.

You will learn how to:

  • Conduct professional speech assessments
  • Analyze pronunciation and intonation patterns
  • Design customized training programs
  • Deliver structured, results-focused instruction
  • Track and demonstrate measurable client progress
  • Offer services in-person or online
  • Build or expand a client-based business

The method works with individual clients or small groups (up to 5 participants) — even from different language backgrounds.

Real Tools. Real Application.

You’ll gain access to the same tools used by active P-ESL instructors, including:

  • Web-based assessment and analysis systems
  • Structured lesson frameworks
  • Client practice and progress tracking tools
  • Downloadable worksheets and audio materials

Whether you plan to work online, in-person, or both, this course prepares you to deliver professional services from day one.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the program, you will be able to:

  • Distinguish between clinical and non-clinical factors affecting speech intelligibility
  • Analyze phonological and prosodic features of accented speech
  • Interpret assessment results with accuracy
  • Design individualized pronunciation training programs
  • Deliver structured, evidence-based instruction
  • Teach pronunciation strategies for real-world communication (social, academic, and professional settings)

How The Course is Delivered

This is a fully online, on-demand course that includes:

  • Video instruction (lecture, demonstrations, and screencasts)
  • Interactive exercises
  • Written summaries and guides
  • Downloadable worksheets and audio materials

You can move at your own pace and revisit any section as needed.

Course Structure (About 10 Hours)

Module 1: Concepts and Preparation (1 Hour)

  • Role of the instructor
  • Core principles of the P-ESL method
  • Overview of web-based tools

Module 2: Assessment Procedures (4 Hours)

  • Pre-training analysis
  • IPA transcription
  • Recording and analysis process
  • Hands-on transcription exercises
  • Web-based analysis tools

Module 3: Instructional Methods (5 Hours)

  • Teaching framework and course design
  • Word-level and conversational strategies
  • Presentation and communication training
  • Post-training assessment

Module 4: Review and Final Exam (30 Minutes)

  • Key concept review
  • Final course exam

Instructor

Joe Comeau
Training Director, Institute of Language & Phonology

Joe has been training professionals in the P-ESL method since 2008 and has delivered 200+ live continuing education courses across the U.S.

A licensed speech-language pathologist with over two decades of experience, Joe has worked extensively with both individual and corporate clients, and has helped professionals build successful pronunciation training practices using the P-ESL system.

Important Notes

  • Certification is awarded upon successful course completion
  • Certification is permanent — no renewal required
  • Course access is available for 365 days from registration
  • Final exam (80% passing score) required to complete the course

If you want to:

  • Work with motivated, paying clients
  • Deliver structured, results-driven pronunciation training
  • Build a flexible, professional service offering

This course gives you the system, tools, and confidence to do it.