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Stop Hearing “Sorry?” in Meetings — in 14 Days: Stop practicing pronunciation until you fix this.
Katakana Breaker is for Japanese professionals who want to be understood the first time — without wasting hours on apps that never correct the real problem or attending awkward conversation classes.
Founders Cohort Pricing
Join before April 31st, 2026 to secure founding cohort access to Katakana Breaker. Founding members receive early access to the full program, participation in the first training cohort, access to the private cohort discussion group, and lifetime access to the training.
Founders Cohort Tuition: $97
(Future cohorts will enroll at the standard program price of $197.) Offer expires soon.
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What Students Say
“I had many English teachers over the years, but Jeff explained pronunciation in a way that finally made difficult words feel natural to say. Words like and 'correctly' or 'literally' which I struggled with in quick speech for years, suddenly became much easier. After working with him, I speak in public with much more confidence.” - Taeko W.
Japanese learner (private lessons)
“I remember Jeff teaching at UCI and thinking he was a great teacher. He is kind, honest, and engaging.”
- Koichi N.
Former student, UCI
“I remember Jeff teaching at UCI and thinking he was a great teacher. He is kind, honest, and engaging.”
- Koichi N.
Former student, UCI
“He truly cares about each of his students and always takes the time to understand them.”
- Chie S.
Former student, Soka University of America
“Jeff had a great impact on my pronunciation. Years later, I still remember learning the difference between ‘bee-hind’ and ‘buh-hind,’ and ‘bee-cause’ and ‘buh-cause.’”
- Eiken
Former student, Soka University of America”
Let's Face It...
you’ve studied English for years, but you still feel tense every time you speak in an important meeting.
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You hear the word… but you’re not fully sure what it was
You catch something close—
but not exact.
So you hesitate.
Or guess.
And sometimes… you realize later
you heard it wrong.
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You’ve practiced for years—but it hasn’t fixed this
You’ve done conversation classes.
Apps. Listening.
But in real conversations,
the same problems show up.
People still ask you to repeat.
And nothing really changes.
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In meetings, this costs you more than
you like
You say something.
They pause…
“Sorry?”
You repeat.
Maybe rephrase.
And after a while,
you just speak less.
Introducing
Katakana Breaker
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Retrain Your Ear First
Before you change your mouth, you recalibrate how you hear English.
Targeted perception training removes the “katakana filter” so you finally hear real English sound contrasts clearly.
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Repair the Patterns That Matter
No random drills. No endless repetition.
You focus only on the high-impact sound distortions that cause breakdowns in meetings — and correct them at the source.
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Speak With Immediate Clarity
When perception improves, so does production.
You stop second-guessing.
You stop repeating yourself.
You’re understood on the first try.
Once you remove the distortion, clarity becomes predictable. Inside the program, we focus on four core shifts:
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Why This Works When Other Methods Don't
Most pronunciation training focuses on speaking.
But research in Second Language Acquisition shows:
You don’t speak what you see.
You speak what you hear.
If your brain can’t clearly hear the difference between sounds, you won’t produce them clearly either.
That’s why:
Repeating doesn’t fix it
Conversation practice plateaus
“Just speak more” stops working
This is called speech perception — and it’s the real bottleneck.
Katakana Breaker fixes the problem at the source:
First, retrain how you hear English
Then, your pronunciation follows naturally
That’s why this works when other methods don’t.
Katakana Breaker
Course Curriculum
A Structured 14-Day System
This is not passive learning. Each lesson is designed to retrain perception first, then production.
You’ll:
Identify sound contrasts your brain currently collapses
Train your ear through focused listening drills
Rebuild those sounds with clear, guided examples
Apply them immediately in controlled speaking practice
Each session is short (20–30 minutes), precise, and cumulative—so improvements compound over the 14 days.
MODULE 1 — VOWEL SYSTEM RESET (DAYS 1–7)
Day 1 — Reset How You Hear English
You stop approximating sounds—and start hearing them precisely.
Day 2 — The First Split (i vs ɪ)
You begin separating sounds your brain has been collapsing.
Day 3 — High-Confusion Vowels
You reduce the ambiguity that forces listeners to guess.
Day 4 — The “A” System (Part 1)
You gain control over sounds that frequently distort meaning.
Day 5 — The “A” System (Part 2)
You stabilize distinctions that break down under pressure.
Day 6 — Back Vowel Control
You eliminate subtle errors that signal “unclear” to listeners.
Day 7 — The Missing Sound (Schwa)
You start recognizing how real English actually compresses.
MODULE 2 — CONSONANT SYSTEM STABILIZATION (DAYS 8–14)
Day 8 — Final Consonants That Disappear
You stop losing meaning at the ends of words.
Day 9 — Voicing: b/p, d/t, g/k
You eliminate contrasts that create instant misunderstandings.
Day 10 — TH and F/V (Fricatives)
You fix high-salience errors listeners notice immediately.
Day 11 — Consonant Clusters Made Simple
You produce complex words without breaking their structure.
Day 12 — R vs L
You resolve a distinction that affects credibility in professional settings.
Day 13 — Real Speech Without Losing Sounds
You maintain clarity even as speech speeds up.
Day 14 — Clarity Under Pressure
You’re understood reliably—without needing to repeat yourself.
By the end of 14 days:
• You hear English more precisely
• You stop guessing—and start recognizing
• You reduce the need to repeat yourself in conversations
• You speak with clarity that holds up in real situations
Reset How You Hear English
Train your ear to detect the sound contrasts Japanese blends — so you stop practicing the wrong thing and start improving immediately.
Rebuild Sounds in Layers
Correct vowels first, then consonants, stabilizing each pattern before moving forward — so your clarity improves step by step, not randomly.
Transfer Clarity to Real Work Situations
Practice corrected words and short meeting-relevant phrases — so what you fix in training shows up in real conversations.
Early Cohort Advantages (Limited Pre-Launch)
Direct Access During the Program: Receive daily guidance inside a private community throughout the 14-day training. Early members also receive pre-course orientation and preparation resources before the program begins.
Built Around Your Feedback: As an early member, your questions help refine and shape the final version of the course. Later cohorts will receive a finalized system. This version evolves with you.
Lifetime Access to Future Updates: As the program improves, you keep access to refinements and enhancements at no additional cost. Your enrollment grows in value over time.
Founding Member Status: You’ll be part of the original cohort that helped shape Katakana Breaker. (Optional official recognition. Limited to this launch only.)
What's Included In Katakana Breaker
Meet Your Instructor
Hi. My name's Jeff. I’ve spent over 18 years teaching English and studying how sound systems shape the way we speak.
My academic background is in TESOL and language education, and I’ve focused much of my career on helping learners adjust pronunciation in practical, efficient ways.
I also studied Japanese formally and lived in Japan. Today, I speak Japanese at home with my wife and children. Moving between English and Japanese every day keeps me aware of how deeply a first language shapes what we hear — and how we speak.
As a child, temporary hearing issues made me unusually attentive to subtle sound differences. That sensitivity became a professional focus: noticing the small patterns most people overlook, and helping learners change them step by step.
Katakana Breaker was built at that intersection: structured pronunciation training grounded in a clear understanding of Japanese sound patterns.
It’s for professionals who are capable and fluent — but tired of repeating themselves when it matters.
You don’t need to speak slower.
You don’t need to simplify your ideas.
You don’t need another conversation class hoping clarity will “improve naturally.”
You need a precise, methodical way to remove the distortions that are holding you back.
That’s what Katakana Breaker provides — a focused system built specifically for Japanese speakers who want to be understood on the first try.
Who Is This Course For?
You want to learn how to get understood on the first try in professional conversations — without speaking slower or simplifying your ideas.
You value a structured, methodical system over vague advice like “just practice more.”
People who are already fluent in English but know their pronunciation is the one thing holding them back.
What We Focus On?
English vowel contrasts and how surrounding consonants change vowel sound
Final consonant clarity and stop consonants
Eliminating vowel insertion between consonants
Rebuilding English syllable structure
Perception training before production
Controlled word and short-phrase application
Who Is This Course NOT For?
You’re looking for a quick fix without focused practice.
Real change requires attention and repetition over 14 days and beyond.You prefer unstructured conversation practice over targeted correction.
This program is systematic and specific.You’re unwilling to adjust habits that feel automatic.
Pronunciation changes require replacing old patterns, not just adding new information.You expect fluency training or advanced presentation coaching.
Katakana Breaker focuses specifically on sound-level clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of English is this program designed for?
Katakana Breaker is designed for intermediate to advanced English speakers who already communicate comfortably in English but want clearer pronunciation.
If you can hold meetings, write emails, and express complex ideas — but still get asked to repeat yourself — this program is for you.
It is not designed for complete beginners.
How much time do I need each day?
Plan for less than 30 minutes per day.
The training is focused and structured. Consistency matters more than long study sessions.
Do I have to complete the 14 days in a row?
The program is designed as a focused 14-day sequence because consistency helps new sound patterns stabilize. If you need to pause for a day or two, you can resume where you left off. You have lifetime access, so there’s no pressure to rush.
The more consistently you train, the stronger the results.
When does the program start, and how long do I have access?
The next cohort begins on April 1, 2026.
Once you enroll, you’ll receive lifetime access to the full program and all future updates. There is no expiration.
Can't I learn this on Youtube?
You can find tips and explanations online.
What’s harder to find is a structured system designed specifically for Japanese speakers — sequenced in the right order so your effort leads to real change.
Katakana Breaker removes the guesswork.
Can’t I just use a pronunciation app?
Apps can be useful for practice, but they usually don’t correct the underlying sound patterns. If you’re hearing English through katakana, repetition alone won’t fix it.
Katakana Breaker focuses on retraining your perception first, so your pronunciation improves more reliably.
Will this remove my accent?
Katakana Breaker is not about “removing” your accent.
Most professionals don’t need to erase their identity. They need to reduce the specific pronunciation patterns that cause misunderstandings.
As those patterns improve, you’ll likely notice your speech sounds clearer and more natural — while still sounding like you.
Do I need anything before starting?
No special software or background knowledge is required.
You’ll need basic English fluency, a device to watch the lessons, and the willingness to practice consistently for 14 days.
Should I invest in another course before this one?
No. Katakana Breaker is designed as a focused entry point for pronunciation clarity.
If pronunciation distortion is what’s holding you back, this is the correct place to start.
Founders Cohort Guarantee
Get a full refund anytime until the complete 14-day program is released.
Once all lessons are live, you’re covered by our standard 14-day guarantee.
This program was designed carefully and systematically.
We stand behind the training.
✓ Structured 14-Day Training System
✓ Instructor-Guided Cohort Support
✓ Practical Drills Designed for Real-World Speech
