Rebecca Linquist

American Accent Acquisition Coach & Founder of English by the Hour; currently the corporate onsite provider of services in Northern California's Silicon Valley. Over 10 years of professional training, teaching and corporate management experience with a Master's degree in linguistics from SJSU and years of informal study and application of the principles of speech therapy. Experienced in designing and delivering effective American Accent Acquisition programs that create results. Rebecca is currently in the process of growing her business by training coaches in her methodology to offer personal coaching in the Silicon Valley and via the internet to clients all over the world.

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Bud Everts

Business Conversations & American Accent Acquistion Coach; over 20 years of professional training, development and corporate management in the areas of Human Resources & Operations at the Director & VP level. Immediate Past President of the Los Gatos Silver Tongued Cats Toastmasters club and currently completing his Advanced Communicator Bronze program. Bud has won Club, Area and Division Toastmaster contests with his ability to listen, diagnose and coach all levels of speakers in Speech Evaluation with his warm and tactful approach in presenting constructive feedback.  Bud’s expertise includes providing valuable insights to non-native speakers on how to express themselves in challenging work situations, including interviews, performance reviews, negotiation, presentations, and business communication.

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Michelle Knoop

American Accent Acquisition Coach with a Masters degree in TESOL (teaching English as a Second Language) from San Francisco State University. Michelle has over 20 years of experience teaching and coaching English and accent acquisition to speakers of other languages. She specializes in coaching people working in the fields of medicine, education, and business, and to students in international studies programs. Michelle’s expertise includes providing accurate, constructive feedback in a patient, clear manner. A native of California, she resides in the North Bay Area and provides in-person coaching in Santa Rosa & surrounding areas. Interested in meeting with Michelle to discuss American Accent Coaching? info@englishbythehour.com

Jen Kahal

American Accent Acquisition Coach with a Master's degree in linguistics (TESOL) from SJSU and a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology. Jen is experienced in coaching individuals and conducting group sessions in American Accent Acquisition and Business English to professionals throughout Silicon Valley. She was born and raised in California and specializes in helping business professionals learn the speaking skills they need to be successful in the highly competitive Silicon Valley. Currently Jen is providing feedback to attendees at  Monday night's speech club.