Meet Your Instructor: Anton
The "Speech Engineer" Approach
My journey into English pronunciation began over 15 years ago while working at a specialist pronunciation school in Tokyo. During this time, I gained deep insight into the struggles non-native speakers face when trying to develop natural fluency.
This expertise led to several appearances on Japanese television and a feature in a publication dedicated to English pronunciation. However, I noticed that traditional “listen and repeat” methods were often inefficient. This drove me to develop a new methodology—one based on mechanics and logic rather than just mimicry.
Think Like a Native
I have always been interested in languages and the thought processes involved in language acquisition. It’s not just about studying but also developing the correct mindset. You have to consider the whole thought process. How do native speakers of a certain language think? How do they process information? How do they develop the ability to read, write and speak?
A Logical Thought Process
I majored in mathematics, and perhaps it is for this reason that I like to apply a logical thought process and reasoning to language acquisition. My second language is French, and my third language is Japanese.
Analysing the patterns of behaviour of native speakers has helped me acquire the skills necessary to work as a Japanese-English translator.
My interest in phonetics extends beyond just European languages. For example, my study of Hangeul (the Korean phonetic alphabet) reinforced my belief that any sound system can be decoded and replicated if you understand the underlying logic.
Expert Teaching for Diverse Learners
Over the years, I have successfully coached students from diverse linguistic backgrounds, including Russian, Ukrainian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.
I also work with Native English Speakers (actors and narrators) to refine their delivery for professional Received Pronunciation roles.
My teaching method is the result of these 15 years of analysis. I aim to give you the tools to correct yourself, making the teacher obsolete.