Packard Communications 1815 Southwest Marlow Avenue, Portland, OR 97225

"his classes. Finally, I decided that it was time for me to work on my accent. I'm halfway through the program and I already see a tremendous improvement in the way I sound. Darren helped me to gain confidence. He offers different options, both group and individual classes. I went with the private classes, so my program is tailored to my specific needs. I highly recommend Darren to anyone who is working on their pronunciation."

"Darren Packard is an outstanding teacher of American English pronunciation. The video of the classes that the student gets to keep provide a truly customized package to refresh and deepen the learning. The very complete additional practice materials are great for extended practice. Lastly, Mr. Packard has an up-to-date internet presence via the Sounds American Channel. I consider the classes I took a very worthwhile investment."

"I found my lessons with Darren very beneficial. My English has improved, and I've been receiving positive feedback about my progress. Darren is a very skilled and experienced teacher, he's patient yet adamant. If you are looking to improve your English communications skills, you will benefit from the lessons offered here. I would strongly recommend taking the communication assessment before starting lessons, as it gives you and the teacher insight as to what needs focusing on. If you are considering taking lessons at Packard Communications, I would absolutely recommend giving it a try!"

"I joined Darren's small, intensive accent modification program (online classes) and it was an incredibly positive experience. He conducted an initial assessment before the start of the class and provided a detailed report on the areas I need to work on. The program is well-structured, with a clear focus on helping students to improve their accent in a systematic way. His initial assessment helped me to pay extra attention to my weak areas during the class. Darren's knowledge and expertise in this area were evident from the very beginning. He was very patient and understanding, always taking the time to explain things clearly and correcting the mistakes of every student in the class. His feedback was always constructive and helpful, and he provided me with many resources and additional materials to support my learning. Overall, I would highly recommend Darren and his accent training program to anyone looking to improve their pronunciation and accent. The program is well-designed, the materials are high-quality, and Darren is an excellent teacher. I could feel much more confident in my ability to communicate in an American accent especially with native speakers."

"Excellent instructor. Darren is very knowledgeable and provides A LOT of materials to help people be more easily understood in the English language. As I native Spanish speaker I had difficulty making and recognizing some common English sounds. Darren quickly helped me to recognize the mistakes I was making and to correct them. He also provided great, honest feedback throughout the lessons. Furthermore, He also helped me fix other communication aspects, such as intonation, melody, grammar, etc. I would recommend Darren to anyone wanting to reduce their accent and improve their English pronunciation."