Speak English with Greater Clarity, Confidence, and Authority
Personalized accent and professional communication coaching for Spanish and Portuguese speaking professionals. Online worldwide and available in the Miami area.
Clearer speech is the skill. Confidence is the Benefit
MBA
Michigan State,
Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Louisville University
Working with Ted on my accent has been one of the best choices I’ve made. Ted is patient and has a great eye for detail. I feel much more confident speaking now, at work and everywhere else. I highly recommend him
Sheila Rojas – Cuba: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner:
How I Help
You Know Your Profession.
I Help You Communicate Your Expertise.
You may understand exactly what you want to say but still experience challenges such as:
- People asking you to repeat yourself
- Translating sentences before speaking
- Speaking too quickly when nervous
- Avoiding difficult professional vocabulary
- Feeling uncomfortable during meetings or presentations
- Worrying that your accent may distract from your knowledge
My goal is not to eliminate your accent or change your identity. I help you speak more clearly, naturally, and confidently in the professional situations that matter most.
English Is More Than Pronouncing Every Word Correctly
Speaking English well is not just about individual sounds—it’s about learning the music of English. Communication is a dance: both people have to hear the rhythm, follow the pauses, and move together smoothly.
Many Spanish and Portuguese speakers already know the words and grammar, but if the rhythm, stress, and melody of English are missing, the conversation can feel awkward—like two people trying to dance to music they don’t quite know.
In my coaching, I help professionals learn the “Music” so their English sounds more natural, more confident, and easier to follow. When you understand the music of English, communication becomes smoother, stronger, and much more enjoyable for both partners in the conversation.
Learning this “Music” this rhythm, can help your English sound smoother, clearer, and more confident—without removing your personality or cultural identity.
As an attorney, clear and confident communication is essential to how I present myself and advocate for my clients, and Ted’s coaching has made a meaningful difference. I noticed improvements almost immediately, and the techniques he has taught me are lessons I will carry with me long-term.
– Natacha Garcia – Venezuela – Immigration Attorney
Who I Coach
Coaching for Spanish- and Portuguese-Speaking Professionals
Practical Coaching for Your Career
I focus on Spanish and Portuguese speaking professionals because I understand the specific pronunciation, rhythm, and sentence-stress patterns that can make English challenging for them.
My coaching addresses those needs directly—from difficult sounds and strong sentence endings to the natural “music” of English—using conversations and vocabulary from each client’s career. My goal is not to erase anyone’s accent or identity, but to help professionals communicate more clearly, confidently, and effectively in meetings, presentations, interviews, and everyday business situations.
Executives and Managers
Present ideas, lead meetings, give feedback, and communicate with authority.
Lawyers and Legal Professional
Speak clearly during consultations, negotiations, depositions, hearings, and presentations.
Real Estate Professionals
Explain properties, negotiate terms, build investor relationships, and create confident videos
Healthcare and Dental Professionals
Explain procedures, discuss treatment, educate patients, and communicate with colleagues.
Accounting and Financial Professionals
Present financial results, explain variances, defend budgets, and use technical vocabulary naturally.
Corporate Teams
Customized programs for Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking employees, including group and individual coaching. Onsite coaching in the Miami, Florida area.
I'm a Spanish news reporter looking for the next challenge in my career, which is why I decided to take accent reduction classes. When I first spoke with Ted, he offered a trial session, and from that moment, I knew I wanted to work with him. He was always engaged and made the classes fun. I really enjoyed the process and learned a lot. I'm now much more conscious of how I speak in English, thanks to these sessions.
Arlety Gonzalez, Chile, Three-time Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
Reviews
Trusted by Professionals Who Want to Be Heard
Accent Express has received more than 50 five-star Google reviews from students who have improved their pronunciation, professional communication, and speaking confidence.
Amazing experience. I live in Brazil but I intend to move to the US. and I Have already tried other English classes but I was not feeling challenged enough because my biggest problem was the pronunciation and the accent, the other courses didn’t work on that. Ted is making me sound way better and teaching me lots of new phrasal verbs. It was exactly what I needed
Mr. Ted is very professional in what he does. I usually don’t recommend people, however; when I see someone that is fully dedicated, motivated and rooting for his/her students, that for me is tremendous. If you want to improve your English, no matter what is your native language is, I highly recommend Mr. Ted as your coach.
My name is Luca, and I am from Switzerland. I am currently studying the English language, especially speaking and pronunciation.
I have been working with Ted for the past two months, and he is helping me with in-depth phonetic analyses and bespoken classes to strengthen my weaknesses.
Furthermore, Ted has a broad knowledge of teaching. He paces the class just right so you feel challenged but not overwhelmed. He provides a great mix of different speaking activities.
Working with Ted on my accent has been one of the best choices I’ve made. Ted is patient and has a great eye for detail. I feel much more confident speaking now, at work and everywhere else. I highly recommend him!
I have lived in the United States for 20 years, and although I speak English fluently, I needed help to expand my vocabulary and improve my pronunciation (accent reduction) so I could achieve my professional goals more efficiently. I am a teacher and pronouncing words correctly in English has made a huge difference in my classes. The students understand me better, I feel more confident and I am expanding my vocabulary more and more every day.
Ted is an excellent teacher, the classes are very educational and fun. He can meet me at times that schools would not be able to, and I have individualized attention focused on my needs. He prepares the class thinking about what I need at that moment, and not a generic class with a book full of concepts that I would not use in my daily life.
I recommend Ted’s classes if you want to improve your English so that you can achieve your personal and professional goals in the United States.
I’m a Spanish news reporter looking for the next challenge in my career, which is why I decided to take accent reduction classes. When I first spoke with Ted, he offered a trial session, and from that moment, I knew I wanted to work with him. He was always engaged and made the classes fun. I really enjoyed the process and learned a lot. I’m now much more conscious of how I speak in English, thanks to these sessions.
I had the pleasure of working with Ted as my accent coach, and I can confidently say his commitment to helping non-native English speakers is exceptional! From the very beginning, Ted focused on identifying opportunities for improvement so I could speak more clearly and align my accent with my strong communication skills.
One of the most impactful aspects of his approach is his emphasis on the “music of English” and, after attending his classes, that makes more sense than ever. Ted’s sessions are practical, engaging and tailored to your needs, making the experience both effective and enjoyable.
I strongly recommend Ted to anyone who wants to improve their accent and wants to speak clearer, confident and more natural.
I’ve made significant progress in becoming more fluent and aware of the common mistakes that Spanish speakers like myself often make thanks to Ted.
I truly appreciate how Ted personalizes the scripts to the card payment industry, which is incredibly relevant to my work. His patience and flexibility are unmatched, and I feel incredibly grateful to have found such a wonderful instructor. Thank you for your guidance and support.
I have been working with Ted for the past few months, and I am truly grateful for how much I have learned and how quickly I have progressed. It is impressive how effectively he helps you refine your accent and sound more polished and professional.
As an attorney, clear and confident communication is essential to how I present myself and advocate for my clients, and Ted’s coaching has made a meaningful difference. I noticed improvements almost immediately, and the techniques he has taught me are lessons I will carry with me long-term
Thank you so much, Ted! I highly recommend his classes 🙂
I couldn’t be more satisfied with my classes with Ted, in addition to the classes being dynamic and fun, the result in my communication at work has evolved incredibly. I strongly recommend Accent Express to anyone who wants and needs to improve their English
I am a Brazilian dentist now working here in the USA. I realized that I needed to improve my English skills and Ted was my angel. He has so much patience and good ways of teaching me how to improve my vocabulary and accent. I really recommend him to all my friends.
Amazing experience. I live in Brazil but I intend to move to the US. and I Have already tried other English classes but I was not feeling challenged enough because my biggest problem was the pronunciation and the accent, the other courses didn’t work on that. Ted is making me sound way better and teaching me lots of new phrasal verbs. It was exactly what I needed
I'm a Spanish news reporter looking for the next challenge in my career, which is why I decided to take accent reduction classes. When I first spoke with Ted, he offered a trial session, and from that moment, I knew I wanted to work with him. He was always engaged and made the classes fun. I really enjoyed the process and learned a lot. I'm now much more conscious of how I speak in English, thanks to these sessions.
Arlety Gonzalez, Chile, Three-time Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
Your Coach
Professional Experience You Can Trust
Ted Lapekas is the founder and accent coach at Accent Express.
- MBA in Marketing
- Former adjunct professor of Marketing at Louisville University
- 15 years of English-teaching experience
- 10 years specializing in accent coaching
- Experience coaching professionals from many countries and industries
- Special focus on Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking professionals
- Online coaching through Zoom and Miami-area availability
I had the pleasure of working with Ted as my accent coach, and I can confidently say his commitment to helping non-native English speakers is exceptional! From the very beginning, Ted focused on identifying opportunities for improvement so I could speak more clearly and align my accent with my strong communication skills.
uan Gabriel Munoz Arias, Chile, Financial Due Diligence Senior Manager
Take The Next Step
You do not need a perfect accent. You need clear speech, natural rhythm, professional vocabulary, and confidence in your voice.
Take the first step toward greater confidence—and a stronger career.
I work with a limited number of new students each month so every client receives personal attention. Book your free Discovery Class today to reserve a spot.
I've made significant progress in becoming more fluent and aware of the common mistakes that Spanish speakers like myself often make thanks to Ted.
I truly appreciate how Ted personalizes the scripts to the card payment industry, which is incredibly relevant to my work. His patience and flexibility are unmatched, and I feel incredibly grateful to have found such a wonderful instructor. Thank you for your guidance and support.
Noelia Rosa Torres Martin, Spain, Marketing Director