Our Background

Often when English learners come to the US, they are disappointed because the English they learned in their country doesn't work here. This is mainly due to a different understanding of English sounds, as well as the way Americans connect words together when we speak. Sometimes non-native speakers have difficulty communicating because the rhythm of their native language is very different from American English and they unconsciously use their native rhythm while speaking English. Whatever your particular issue, learning about pronunciation skills can make a huge difference in how well your English works in America.

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Krisi Cleveland is a licensed ESL teacher and accent modification coach (TESL/P-ESL) with twenty years of experience. Krisi has spent over 10,000 hours helping more than 300 non-native English speakers improve their communication skills. Her students’ backgrounds are diverse—Krisi has taught students from Japan, China, South Korea, India, Pakistan, Eritrea, Germany, Ukraine, Armenia, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Iran.

Regardless of your native language, Krisi’s ear is trained to pick up the differences in your pronunciation that may be causing issues with clarity when you communicate with native speakers of American English. Krisi’s assessment process will pinpoint your unique problem areas. She offers a custom-tailored curriculum that addresses your problem areas through weekly pronunciation coaching sessions. You can choose online or in-person sessions at her Hillsboro Village location, close to Vanderbilt and Belmont Universities and downtown Nashville.