Condition guide

Accent Modification

Accent modification, sometimes called accent softening, helps you be understood more easily in English when that is what you want. It is a personal choice, often made for work or confidence, and never about a right or wrong way to speak. Online sessions are a natural fit, with targeted practice and clear feedback that translate directly to video.

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What accent modification is, and is not

Accent modification, sometimes called accent softening, helps you be understood more easily in English when you want to. It is a personal choice, often made for work, presentations, or simply to feel more confident being understood the first time. It is never about a right or wrong way to speak, and your accent is part of who you are.

  • It is: clearer sounds, rhythm and stress, so listeners follow you with less effort.
  • It is not: erasing your accent or sounding like someone else.

Who it helps

Many people who come for accent work speak English fluently and simply want to reduce the moments of being asked to repeat themselves, especially on calls or in meetings. Professionals who present, teach, or work with customers often find it makes day to day communication less tiring and more confident.

How online therapy helps

This is a great fit for online sessions. The work is targeted listening and speaking practice with clear feedback, which translates directly to video, and sessions fit easily around a working week with no travel. If your concern is more about being hard to understand for a speech sound reason, read about unclear speech, or see online speech therapy for adults.

Getting Started

How Lingo Works

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Claim Back the Cost

What it costs, and claiming it back

Sessions start from €65, and you see the exact price on each therapist’s profile before you book. Every session comes with an itemised receipt.

Many private health insurance plans reimburse part of the cost of speech and language therapy, and you may be able to claim tax relief on qualifying medical expenses through Revenue. Cover and eligibility vary, so check your policy and with Revenue.

Trust and Quality

CORU-registered therapists

Every therapist on Lingo is registered with CORU, Ireland’s regulator for health and social care professionals, so you can book with confidence.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Will this get rid of my accent?

No, and that is not the aim. Your accent is part of who you are. The work is about being understood more easily when you choose, not sounding like someone else.

Is accent modification speech therapy?

It uses the same skills a speech and language therapist has in sounds, rhythm and clarity. It is an elective, confidence and clarity focused service rather than treatment for a disorder.

Does it work online?

Very well. It is largely listening and speaking practice with feedback, which suits video sessions and fits easily around work with no travel.

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