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SAKAI

SPEECH

CONSULTING

Speech coaching for professionals who speak English as a second language

SERVICES

ONE-ON-ONE

SESSIONS

I offer in-person and virtual sessions that help clients achieve intelligible and professional English communication skills. After assessing clients' speech, I use a variety of techniques to address their unique pronunciation needs. Contact me to start your journey today.

SMALL & LARGE

GROUP SESSIONS

In addition to one-on-one consultations, I conduct small and large group workshops. Topics include tools and techniques for independent pronunciation study, introduction to professional small talk, and pronunciation instruction teacher training. 

ACCENT BIAS &

DIVERSITY TRAINING

This course reveals accent bias that often goes unnoticed in the professional world. I teach practical methods to create a more inclusive work environment, including easy-to-apply techniques to pronounce unfamiliar names and comprehend unfamiliar accents. 

Services
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ABOUT ME

Mari Sakai, Ph.D. 

Mari Sakai is a linguist who founded Sakai Speech Consulting in 2018. She has a Ph.D. from Georgetown University in Applied Linguistics, with a focus on second language speech acquisition and cognitive processing. She has published in respected journals in her field and is currently a faculty member at Georgetown University Law Center. 

"It's hard for people to find mistakes

in their own speech by themselves. Mari's feedback

is very accurate and comprehensive."

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GET IN TOUCH

Fill out this contact form for more information about coaching sessions and customizable workshops. Your inquiry will be answered in one business day. 

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