Have you ever thought that English is crazy?

It’s time for English that makes sense!

Natural English Pronunciation & Listening System

The first pronunciation program that teaches you the system educated native speakers (should) actually know, then helps you master it with tools built for exactly this purpose.

Stop Guessing at English.

Learn the Rules.

Michael Newman smiling, wearing glasses and a patterned shirt

⏳ Launch pricing ends on 11/30/26 — then prices go up. Don’t wait!

You’re Tired of Struggling. This Is the Part Nobody Taught You.

You studied the grammar. You built the vocabulary. You may already use English at work or school every day.

But here’s what’s still happening:

  • People ask you to repeat yourself — and after the second time, they give you that vague stare with an “Uh-huh,” and you know they didn’t understand.
  • Your children tell you not to speak English, since they feel embarrassed by you.
  • In the moments that matter — interviews, meetings, your child’s parent-teacher conference — part of your attention goes to wondering if your listeners truly understand you, instead of focusing on the conversation that’s happening.

Here’s what nobody told you: It’s not just memorizing. There’s a logic behind English.

Educated native speakers know that pronunciation comes from a rule system — rules for how letters combine into sounds, where stress falls in words and sentences, how the rhythm flows and changes. It’s the best way to build correct English and vocabulary. You’ve spent forever trying to make it make sense. They’ve been using a systematic decoder.

This course hands you that decoder.

Why Most Courses Fail — and Why This One Doesn’t

Most pronunciation training does two things:

Problem 1: Other courses drill you on individual words (“repeat after me: with, with, with”) with no explanation of why it’s pronounced that way — so frustration builds as you attempt in vain to figure it out new words, words you need, on your own.

Problem 2: Other courses give you videos to watch and repeat, but no real feedback. Without the feedback, you don’t know if you’re doing it correctly or not.

This course is built differently, in three ways:

1. It’s rule-based, so it covers every word — including ones you’ve never seen.

You won’t just memorize a list of words. You’ll learn rules like the One Vowel Rule and Two Vowel Rule that explain how English spelling predicts sound — the same system educated native speakers absorbed as children, made explicit and learnable for you. After this course, you can look at an unfamiliar word and pronounce it correctly on the first try.

2. It’s a complete system — all four engines of pronunciation, not just sounds.

Sounds. Stress in words and sentences. Intonation. Rhythm. Most courses cover the first one and skim over the rest. This course treats them as what they are: one connected system. Rhythm, intonation, and thought groups are where “understandable” becomes “natural” — and they get dedicated, full-length training here.

3. The practice tools are the course — not an afterthought.

Every “Practice” lesson inside comes with a built-in AI pronunciation checker that gives you specific feedback on your sounds — not a lazy “OK!” that approves mistakes (Michael tested the popular apps with his own students’ errors. They passed.). And in the rhythm training, you’ll use the Bounce Along Buddy — a rhythm trainer Michael built himself: paste in any sentence, watch the stress get marked, and speak along with a bouncing ball at speaking speed. Slow it down while you’re learning, then ramp up to a comfortable, natural pace.

Customized AI Pronunciation Checker


Pronunciation checker sample review showing a sentence score of 74 out of 100, word-by-word scores, audio comparisons, and guidance for pronouncing the th sound in thorough.
See what to change—and hear how to improve.
Review individual words, compare your pronunciation with the model, and practice the sounds that need attention.
Enlarge the sample screenshot (opens in a new tab)

See Bounce Along Buddy in Action

Find the beat. Practice the rhythm.
Watch the Beat Buddy demonstration, then practice speaking along with the bouncing ball.
Open the video in a new tab

Paste your interview answers. Your presentation opener. Your meeting script. Rehearse the exact sentences your career depends on — at rhythm.

Michael built these tools because he couldn’t find them anywhere. He looked.

What’s Actually Inside the Course

25–36 hours of material, designed for about 12 weeks. Every page is read aloud by Michael in audio — you train your ears while you train your mouth.

Introduction & Mindsets — Including “English is a Jacket”: the mindset lesson about feeling at home in your new language, especially when it feels unnatural.

Basics of English Sounds — The real number of English sounds, symbol systems made simple, consonants vs. vowels, and an honest conversation about accents: the goal is being understood the first time.

Sounds and Words — the Reading Rules: The heart of the system: the One Vowel Rule, the Two Vowel Rule, soft C and soft G, blends and syllable division, suffix patterns, and alternate spellings. These are the rules that let you read any word, not just the words you’ve memorized. Every rule comes with practice pages and interactive tools with instant AI feedback.

Additional Cases for Sounds — Word endings (final -ed and -s patterns), common exceptions, and the sound /ǝ/ that hides in many English words — with the methods most learners have never seen anywhere else.

Intonation — Falling tones, rising tones, and what your pitch tells listeners about questions, certainty, and pauses — providing clarity to your finished sentence.

Stress in Words — Patterns for two-syllable nouns, verbs, adverbs, initialisms, and the suffixes that pull stress around the word.

Stress in Sentences — How to choose which words carry the beat, which ones compress, and why listeners stop listening when you stress everything equally.

Rhythm — with Bounce Along Buddy — Stress-timing, vowel reduction, and daily training with the bouncing-ball rhythm trainer: your own sentences, slow-to-full-speed, ten minutes a day. To our knowledge, this tool doesn’t exist anywhere else.

Thought Groups — How native speakers chunk speech into meaningful phrases — the finishing touch that makes your speech sound organized, calm, and confident.

⏳ Launch pricing ends on 11/30/26 — then prices go up. Don’t wait!

How It Works — Your Three Options

Self-Study Guided Full Immersion
Complete course (25–36 hours) ✓ ✓ ✓
Every page in audio, read by Michael ✓ ✓ ✓
Interactive practice lessons ✓ ✓ ✓
AI pronunciation checker ✓ ✓ ✓
Bounce Along Buddy rhythm trainer ✓ ✓ ✓
12 × 10-minute private sessions with Michael — ✓ ✓
25 hours of intensive 1-to-1 coaching — — ✓
Normal price $333 $777 $3,333
Launch price (until 11/30/26) $222 $555 $2,222

Which is right for you?

  • Self-Study ($222) — you’re disciplined, you’ll do your 20 minutes a day, and the AI tools give you the daily feedback loop.
  • Guided ($555) — you want Michael’s eyes and ears on your specific patterns. Twelve focused 10-minute sessions, scheduled at your pace — these short, frequent check-ins are what most learners actually need.
  • Full Immersion ($2,222 during launch) — everything, going step by step with 25 hours of intensive private coaching. It’s powerful training to quickly change your life. If you think this program is for you, email Michael first, and he’ll tell you straight whether it’s worth it in your particular situation.
Michael Newman, English pronunciation instructor

Your Instructor

Michael Newman has taught English pronunciation for 20 years — currently at Broward College and Miami Dade College. He built this course out of native rules that work: the rules his students learned, just like native speakers (should) know, the mindsets that unlocked them, and the frustration with every existing tool that drove him to build his own practice technology.

He records every lesson himself. He answers every email himself.

Proof

“I changed my circle of friends to native speakers and it’s because I had confidence to go talk to them.”
— Dariana, Venezuela

“Before starting your [courses], my biggest fear was my age and my ability to learn and retain a new language. Sometimes, I doubted myself and thought that maybe it was too late for me to learn English. I struggled especially with pronunciation and understanding the sounds of English.

Before taking your [courses], I tried many different learning methods, from language-learning apps to online courses.

However, with my last online course, I realized that I needed something different. I needed [to be] face-to-face… with a teacher who could show me how to pronounce words correctly, explain why we make certain sounds, and teach me how to use my mouth to produce those sounds. When I started, I realized I had found exactly what I needed. You taught us how to move our mouths, understand pronunciation rules, and use intonation. These small details made a big difference in my learning.

Today, I can confidently say that my pronunciation has improved 100%. I used to think I couldn’t do it, but now I know I can continue learning. One of the most important things I have learned is that making mistakes is part of the learning process. Today, I am at a different stage in my life. I feel more confident, I am not afraid of making mistakes, and I know that I can keep learning, no matter my age.”
— Marianella, Ecuador

“I watch movies without subtitles now.”
— Azu, Venezuela

“Before taking your [course], I felt nervous about speaking English. My biggest fear was making mistakes and not being understood. Sometimes, I doubted my ability to learn a new language. I struggled to express my ideas and understand conversations. I tried memorizing words and translating everything into Spanish, but I still lacked confidence.

Since taking your [course], I feel more comfortable asking questions, participating, and using English in my daily life. I am proud of my progress, even though I still have more to learn. One of the most valuable things you taught me is that mistakes are part of learning and that I do not need to speak perfectly to keep trying.”
— Rosmery, Cuba

Rosa at the Beginning of the Program

by Rosmery, Cuba

Rosa at the End of the Program

by Rosmery, Cuba

Nella at the Beginning of the Program

by Marianella, Ecuador

Nella at the End of the Program

by Marianella, Ecuador

Who This Is For — and Isn’t

For you if:

  • ✅ you want to understand why English works the way it does
  • ✅ you’ll commit roughly ten focused minutes twice a day for 12 weeks
  • ✅ you need English for work, classes, or your child’s school
  • ✅ being understood the first time matters to your life

Not for you if:

  • ❌ you want effortless fluency
  • ❌ you don’t have 10 minutes twice a day
  • ❌ you won’t speak out loud
  • ❌ you “know” nothing works for you
Adults participating in a workplace discussion around a table

FAQ

How much time does it take?
25–36 hours total, spread over about 12 weeks — roughly 20 minutes a day (but more time is better!). Every page is also in audio, so you can listen on commutes and double up.

What level is this for?
Beginners and intermediate learners who are ready for the system — especially people who like understanding why.

Do I need to buy anything else?
No. Everything — text, recordings, and practice tools — is inside.

How long do I have access?
90 days is how long we find it takes most people, and we know this push helps you to finish it!

What if it’s not for me?
Request a No Questions Asked 7 day money back guarantee.

Can I try the tools first?
Come to a free live workshop — Michael teaches for 25 minutes and demos the tools live. (Coming soon!)

Three Months From Now — Which Version of You Will You Be?

The one still rewinding, still depending on subtitles, still not being understood?

Or the one who says it once — and is understood?

Launch pricing ends 11/30/26. Prices increase afterward. Includes a bonus subscription to Michael’s English Handbook, an amazing reference for most English questions.

Questions? michael@michaelsenglish.org. Michael answers every one personally.

error: Content is protected!