About – A A & P

Together we can Speak English Correctly Clearly Confidently

Australian Accent and Pronunciation specialises in teaching English Pronunciation and Business Communication skills to people who speak English as a Second Language. This enables our clients to speak English more clearly, confidently and appropriately in study, work and social environments, and improves their ability to listen to and understand spoken English.

AAAP has provided English Pronunciation and Professional Readiness Courses to International Students since 2008. Our clients have included:

International Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
Academic staff
Medical professionals and paraprofessionals
Professionals seeking employment and/or career advancement
Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees,

Our clients have included Academic Staff and Students from Deakin University, Queensland University of Technology, RMIT, Monash University, Medical Staff from Peninsula Health, Parks Victoria and Centrelink.

As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility Program, since 2009, we have provided English Pronunciation Courses for International Students and Migrants at the Salvation Army and as a volunteer, supports their Bridges to Employment Program and Migrant Social Support Network.

Pronunciation is one of the most difficult areas for learners of English to self-teach. Pronunciation is not just a cognitive “knowing-that”, it is also a physical “knowing-how”.

Learners need specific instruction and time to practice the skills required to pronounce individual and combined phonics and vocabulary.

Participants are taught the English Phonics by learning the specific mouth positions required for each sound.

They are taught where and how to position their tongues, cheeks, teeth and lips and produce the correct use of their vocal chords and breathing.

Meet our director

Sue Davis

Sue Davis BT, B Ed is the founding Director of Australian Accent and Pronunciation. She has been providing English Pronunciation Training to a wide range of public and private sector clients who speak English as a Second Language for around 20 years.

Her work has been critical to the development of effective communication by enabling her clients to speak English more clearly and confidently. In addition, her work also improves their ability to listen to and understand spoken English.

What they've said about us

Here is some of what our clients have said about working with us

“I can't speak too highly of the professional competence of Sue Davis. Over a period of about 5 years, she individually coached a number of my lecturing staff for whom English is a second language and the turnaround in student evaluations of their lecturing was amazing. So we ended up with very satisfied students and staff. She also ran for us a number of English pronunciation classes for international students and the feedback from the students was also very complimentary. Sue is a true professional in her field and I would highly recommend her to anyone requiring English pronunciation training.”
Professor Barry J CooperAssociate Dean (Industry Engagement and Partnerships) at Deakin Business School

“Sue Davis has delivered great programs to increase the English pronunciation of both Deakin students and staff. Sue's warm and inclusive style ensures a great connection with her clients and audiences, and her programs are extremely effective in not only increasing English language competency but also providing advice on workplace protocols and cultures in Australia. I highly recommend Sue and the programs she delivers!”
Sarah MilneSenior Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Graduate Recruitment Services at Deakin University

“For three years, Sue Davis of Australian Accent and Pronunciation provided English pronunciation training for my staff and students from Deakin University, School of Accounting, Economics and Finance who speak English as a Second Language... I have found Sue to be thoroughly professional in her work and I would have no hesitation on recommending Sue and Australian Accent and Pronunciation for training in this field.”
Professor Michael KiddFormer Head of School, Accounting Economics and Finance and Deputy Chair Academic Board, Deakin University

“Sue Davis is an excellent speech professional with a great heart. Her work as the pronunciation specialist at migrant communication courses over the past few years has yielded impressive results, with many reporting an improvement to their life and job prospects as a result of the course.

Apart from her obvious professional ability, Sue is eager to go the second mile with her students and provide far more value to their quest for improved English communication skills than is required by the class requirements.

I have no hesitation in recommending her for any project she chooses to undertake.”
Norman GaleDirector, Community Services at The Salvation Army

“Sue's expertise supporting our international doctors English pronunciation has delivered noticeable improvements for referred doctors over a number of years. She provides excellent support and she has great rapport with doctors we refer.”
Peter NaughtonManager Medical Workforce Unit at Peninsula Health

“It has been tremendously delightful to have Sue Davis as an instructor in this course as she is very nurturing and patient. In addition, she is a passionate professional who provides top quality services. Sue would ensure that every student gets the best from her throughout the class and she is willing to go the extra mile to help anyone who needs that extra help with their pronunciation. I have received feedback from my friends that they can understand me better and how I am speaking in a clearer manner.”
Paul (Singapore)Bachelor of Commerce, Deakin University

Feedback from how this process has helped our clients:

“The most important thing I learned from this amazing program, is that I know the right ways of pronouncing all of the English sounds now. This has given me so much confidence that I enjoy speaking English to the other students and lecturers. It's fabulous. Thank you!”
Min Ting(International Undergraduate Student, Sydney University, [China]

“This course has totally changed my world”
(International Postgraduate Student, Monash University, [India]

“I really benefitted from this program because when I arrived in Australia, I couldn’t understand what people were saying and I was embarrassed that I had to keep asking people to repeat what they said. I was also asked to always repeat myself because people had trouble understanding me. It is so much easier now to speak English and to hear and understand people because I have learned the sounds of the English language in this course. It also enabled me to gain entry into the University I wanted to go to.”
Wing HungMelbourne Institute of Business & Technology International Student, [Hong Kong]