Talking Well Consulting, LLC
Testimonials​
Accent Modification
"Ms. Leeseberg-Lange was brought in to assist our students of international origin. She worked with students from Eastern Europe and South America. By working individually with our students, we noticed that BettyAnn’s efforts produced significant results. If a student is attentive to her instruction and coaching, the results are phenomenal. I highly recommend her to anybody who desires to control his or her foreign accent in order to speak English more clearly and to be easily understood. " Very Rev. Robert J. Hitches, Rector, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary
"When I first met BettyAnn, I was barely able to say my own name with any clarity. But with BettyAnn’s patience,
her tenacity, her kindness, and open heart, my three years of study with her eventually changed my life forever." Mel Nieves actor, playwright, Member of the award-winning LAByrinth Theatre Company, and a Two- Time MetLife Foundation “Nuetra Voces” finalist
"I worked with BettyAnn in both private and group classes. She was very patient, always listening attentively, which is very important in the journey of accent reduction. Best of all, she is such a combination of a cheerleader and a consultant that you’ll leave the class feeling energized and empowered."
Man-Shu Chang, Teacher, Taiwan
Dialect and Accent Production
"Having worked with Ms. Leeseberg-Lange on many theatre projects, I am so impressed with her vast knowledge and instructional precision with dialects and vocal production. Her attention to the nuances of language and her patience with both students and professional actors alike make her an ideal teacher for all learners from the novice public speaker to the seasoned theatre artist. " Kasi Campbell, Helen Hays Award Winning Director
"BettyAnn Leeseberg-Lange is a one-in-a-million teacher. Her passion and dedication to the voice and speech arts are infectious;
her instruction, life changing. Whether dissecting dialects or working through basic mechanics, my achievements in communication excellence can be directly traced to my time with her. Simply put…I wouldn’t be where I am today without her." Randle Roper, President, RSVP Vacations
"BettyAnn is an absolute pro. Her work is rigorous and thorough. She achieves wonderful results – accent and regionalism reduction and dialect mastery. BettyAnn loves what she does and is a joy to work with. I highly recommend her." Marietta Hedges, MFA Program Head, The Catholic University of America
"BettyAnn Leeseberg-Lange is a conscientious accent coach. Her attention to detail in accent work allows the client to feel confident in making the sound shifts required of a particular accent. She coaches with patience, attentiveness, and positivity. I always felt confident leaving a coaching session. She has a natural affinity for connecting and communicating with each client she works with. I highly recommend working with BettyAnn!"
Natasha Staley-Johnson, AEA Actor, Associate Professor, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA,
"A fair warning for you: If you want or need to learn how to use your voice to its maximum potential, including development of any accent or dialect on the planet, but without really working at it, Betty Ann is not a good fit for you. But if you're ready for some serious, efficient, concentrated work that will give you results way beyond your expectations you don't need to look any further. "
Jeff Baker, Washington, DC actor and Voice Over Artist.
Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Cochlear Implant Clarity
"I have bilateral cochlear implants and worked with BettyAnn for over a year. She is the best of the best and the premier expert voice coach. Every session with BettyAnn was a profound learning experience. Her deep knowledge comes through with a loud resounding bionic boom. My experience with her was receiving the gift of kindness and empathy mixed together with a mind- blowing ability to tune in and assess all aspects of my speech and voice.
My sound signal with cochlear implants is different from a hearing person. She got this at hello and taught me to feel my way through a new experience with sound and speech. I cannot recommend her enough. She is the voice coach you didn't know existed. Working with BettyAnn was life changing in the best possible way." Matt Hyatt​, Qigong Master