ABOUT TRACEY INGRAM-LEE, M.A.

Professional Accent Coaching Rooted in Clinical Expertise

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I’m Tracey Ingram, an ASHA-certified speech professional specializing in American English pronunciation and fluency for adult learners.

I work with professionals who already have strong ideas but want their spoken English to reflect their true ability.

Many of my clients are confident writers, skilled in their fields, and highly capable, yet feel frustrated when their accent affects how they’re understood or perceived.

I understand how personal that experience can be.

My approach is practical, respectful, and grounded in clinical training. Rather than focusing on ā€œeliminatingā€ an accent, I help clients reduce effort, improve clarity, and speak more naturally so communication feels easier and more confident in real-life situations.

I’ve worked with adult learners from many language backgrounds, including Spanish and Mandarin speakers, and I’m the author of 7 Weeks to a Better American Accent for Native Mandarin Speakers. Writing that book reinforced what I see every day in my work: while each language presents unique challenges, the desire to be understood clearly is universal.

Whether you’re preparing for meetings, presentations, interviews, or everyday conversations, my goal is the same to help you speak with clarity and confidence, without losing who you are.

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Clear communication changes lives, not because it makes someone sound ā€œperfect,ā€ but because it allows their ideas, intelligence, and personality to come through without unnecessary barriers.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked with highly capable professionals from many language backgrounds who shared the same frustration:

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They knew what they wanted to say, but their spoken English didn’t always reflect their true ability.

That gap can affect confidence, credibility, and opportunities, especially in professional, academic, and leadership settings.

As a certified professional, I’m deeply motivated to help adults close that gap in a practical, respectful, and sustainable way. My work focuses on helping speakers reduce effort, improve clarity, and communicate with greater ease while preserving their identity and natural speaking style.

I’m also the author of 7 Weeks to a Better American Accent for Native Mandarin Speakers, a program designed to address the unique pronunciation and rhythm challenges Mandarin speakers face. Writing this book reinforced something I see every day in my work:

While each language background has its own patterns, the need for clarity, confidence, and professional presence is universal.

That belief guides everything I do, whether I’m working with Spanish, Mandarin-speaking clients or professionals from other language backgrounds. Each client receives structured, customized guidance grounded in researched speech science, paired with real-world communication strategies that translate directly into daily life.

My goal is simple: to help people speak English with confidence, clarity, and control—so their voice supports their success, rather than holding it back.

Professional Background

  • ASHA-Certified Professional

  • Specialized (ILP) Institute of Language & Phonology in accent modification and speech clarity

  • Extensive experience working with adult English learners

  • Focus on pronunciation, rhythm, intelligibility, and professional communication

My training allows me to analyze speech patterns efficiently and provide targeted customized feedback so clients make progress faster and with less frustration.

Who I Work With

I work with:

  • International professionals working in English-speaking environments

  • Spanish-speaking professionals improving American English

  • Healthcare and academic professionals

  • Individuals preparing for interviews, presentations, and career transitions

Clients can choose self-paced courses or apply for personalized coaching, depending on their goals.

WORK WITH ME

HƩctor Ramirez, Concierge (Hospitality)

"I always rolled my R’s—especially in words like ā€˜around’ or ā€˜grocery’—and it made me self-conscious at work. Guests sometimes couldn’t understand me. Coaching helped me soften my R and master the American ā€˜th’ too. My friends noticed right away and my American co-workers said I was easier to understand."

Genevieve Dubois, Marketing Professional (Paris)

"As a native French speaker, I always felt like my English sounded a bit ā€˜flat’ and almost robotic. After working on the rhythm and flow of American English, I finally learned to stress key syllables and glide over others. My colleagues even noticed the change, saying my English now sounds much more engaging and confident! It’s incredible how much rhythm impacts communication."

Lin Gong, M.E., Former Language Teacher

"Speaking English is always frustrating for us Mandarin native speakers. Working with Tracey helped to improve my English accent in a short period. I recommend her to others to benefit from their new American English accent."

Sofia Escobar, Legal Advocate

"I had tried other accent programs with little success. In just 13 weeks, I stopped dropping final consonants and corrected my verb tenses. Now clients understand me the first time I speak. The difference in clarity and confidence is real."

Invitation

If you’re ready to feel more confident when you speak—and want guidance from a qualified professional—I invite you to explore the programs available.

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