ABOUT TRACEY INGRAM-LEE, Au.D.
Clinical Expertise. Personalized Coaching. Real Results.
I'm Tracey Ingram-Lee, an ASHA-certified speech professional with a Doctorate in Audiology and over 17 years of specialized experience in American English accent modification.
I work with accomplished professionals who feel their spoken English isn't fully reflecting who they are or what they're capable of. That gap between how you think and how you sound is exactly what I help close.
My Approach
My work is practical, deeply personal, and grounded in clinical science. As an ASHA-certified speech professional with a Doctorate in Audiology, a background in speech pathology, and specialized certification from the Institute of Language & Phonology, I don't just teach you sounds. I help you understand how you communicate and why certain patterns may be getting in the listener's way.
I customize every program to address pronunciation, language skills, and grammar together, because real clarity in American English isn't just about individual sounds. It's about rhythm, intonation, sentence stress, and how all of it lands in a meeting, a presentation, or an important moment in your life. Every lesson is grounded in a renowned, research-based methodology, ensuring that what you learn is clinically sound, not guesswork.
There is no progress without awareness first.
If you don't know your error patterns and how they impact the listener, you won't be able to change them. Once you understand what's truly getting in the way, and you accept where you are and what you're capable of, real work can begin.
Progress is not linear and change doesn't happen overnight. But if you're willing to put in the time and effort consistently, you'll find it's well worth the investment. I'm here for you wherever you are on this journey.
What sets my practice apart: I personally conduct your comprehensive speech evaluation and every subsequent session. There is no handoff. You work with me from start to finish on a curriculum built specifically around your goals, your language background, and your life.
I've had the privilege of teaching accent modification live in Barcelona, Spain, and I currently work with clients online across the globe and conduct in-person customized programs in Chicago.
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Professional Background
- Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)
- M.A., Michigan State University
- B.S., Speech and Hearing Sciences, Bradley University
- ASHA Certified, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- ILP Certified, Institute of Language & Phonology, specialized in accent modification and speech clarity, certified since 2008
- Author, 7 Weeks to a Better American Accent for Native Mandarin Speakers
- Former Director, Institute of Accent Modification, Chicago
- International Trainer, live accent modification, Barcelona, Spain
- 17+ years working with adult English learners across diverse language backgrounds
My clinical training gives me a rare ability to analyze speech patterns at a level most accent coaches cannot match. That diagnostic precision means faster, more targeted progress and fewer frustrating plateaus.
Who I Work With
Healthcare professionals
who communicates complex information every day and needs patients and colleagues to understand them the first time, every time
Corporate professionals
navigating meetings, presentations, and leadership conversations in American English and feeling the gap between how they think and how they're heard
Spanish-speaking professionals
who wants to move more naturally between their home language and American English without feeling like they're constantly translating themselves
An academic or researcher
whose expertise is deep, but whose accent or grammar patterns are creating distance in lectures, conferences, and peer interactions
The professional in transition
who is preparing for interviews, a new role, or a new country and knows how they communicate will shape what comes next
If you recognize yourself in any of these, you're in the right place.
My programs are available in two formats: self-paced online courses for Spanish learners who prefer flexibility, and personalized one-on-one coaching for those who want a fully customized experience with direct access to me throughout the process.
HĂ©ctor Ramirez, Concierge (Hospitality)
"I always rolled my Râsâespecially in words like âaroundâ or âgroceryââand it made me self-conscious at work. Guests sometimes couldnât understand me. Coaching helped me soften my R and master the American âthâ too. My friends noticed right away and my American co-workers said I was easier to understand."
Genevieve Dubois, Marketing Professional (Paris)
"As a native French speaker, I always felt like my English sounded a bit âflatâ and almost robotic. After working on the rhythm and flow of American English, I finally learned to stress key syllables and glide over others. My colleagues even noticed the change, saying my English now sounds much more engaging and confident! Itâs incredible how much rhythm impacts communication."
Lin Gong, M.E., Former Language Teacher
"Speaking English is always frustrating for us Mandarin native speakers. Working with Tracey helped to improve my English accent in a short period. I recommend her to others to benefit from their new American English accent."
Sofia Escobar, Legal Advocate
"I had tried other accent programs with little success. In just 13 weeks, I stopped dropping final consonants and corrected my verb tenses. Now clients understand me the first time I speak. The difference in clarity and confidence is real."
Ready to get started?
If youâre ready to feel more confident when you speak and want guidance from a qualified professional, I invite you to explore the programs available.
CUSTOMIZED ACCCENT1:1 Program
