This course may fit if you…
- are 14 or older and can practice independently;
- want structured work on /s/;
- can hear or learn to recognize Julia’s target model; and
- can establish the placement demonstrated in the course.
8-week online course · ages 14+
A guided course for a clearer /s/.
I’m here to support you in your pursuit for clearer speech.
Learn placement, build the sound step by step, and practice it in words, phrases, and conversation, with a clear next step each day.
Julia A. KleinM.Ed., CCC-SLP · Georgia licensed
- Who it’s for
- Independent adults and older teens, age 14+
- Daily practice
- 10–15 focused minutes
- Privacy
- Your scores and recordings stay private
A clear path from listening to everyday speech.
The course follows the same sequence Julia uses to make practice understandable. First hear the target, then establish it, strengthen it, and use it where it matters.
- 01
Listen
Learn what a clear /s/ sounds like and notice your starting point.
- 02
Place
Use Julia’s cues to find a comfortable, accurate tongue position.
- 03
Practice
Move through words, phrases, sentences, and reading.
- 04
Carry over
Bring the skill into conversation and build a plan you can continue.
What you’ll practice.
Start with fit and listening. Establish the sound, then use it in increasingly natural speech at a pace you can maintain.
- Start Here
Fit, listening & baseline
Understand the course, learn what a clear /s/ sounds like, and note your starting point for yourself.
- Week 1
Find a clear /s/
Use Julia’s placement cues and resets to establish a clear sound by itself.
- Week 2
Initial /s/ words
Practice /s/ at the beginning of useful single and longer words.
- Week 3
Final /s/ words
Keep the target clear through the end of a word with guided chunking and practice.
- Week 4
Medial /s/ words
Build accuracy when /s/ appears inside the word and sounds around it change.
- Week 5
Blends & transitions
Work through initial blends, final sequences, and more complex word transitions.
- Week 6
Useful phrases
Move familiar targets into carrier phrases and language you use in daily life.
- Week 7
Sentences & reading
Practice connected speech with marked targets, sentences, and short readings.
- Week 8
Conversation & maintenance
Practice a personal word list in everyday conversation. Then build a plan you can continue.
Everything you need to practice independently.
- Video lessons with JuliaShort instruction, clear models, captions, and transcripts.
- Guided practiceClear targets, time to pause, reset cues, and private checks.
- Workbook and practice packReusable lesson pages, grids, and prompts for everyday speech.
- A simple progress pathKnow what to practice now and what comes next.
Check whether the course fits your needs.
This course focuses on clearer /s/ production through independent listening and practice. It may not address every speech concern.
Individual help may be more useful if you…
- cannot establish the target placement;
- continue to hear strong lateral or slushy airflow;
- experience pain or discomfort;
- have broader speech, hearing, or developmental concerns; or
- remain stuck despite consistent practice.
This course does not diagnose a speech disorder or replace an individualized evaluation or therapy plan. It may supplement speech therapy when you are already working with a speech-language pathologist.
About your instructorJulia A. KleinM.Ed., CCC-SLP
Meet Julia.
Nationally certified and Georgia state-licensed speech-language pathologist
Julia created Lose Your Lisp for people who want a structured way to practice independently. Her lessons pair a clinical sequence with clear explanations and different cues, so you can notice what works best for you.
“Because you deserve for people to focus on what you say, not how you say it.”
Enrollment is not open yet.
We plan to offer the course as a single purchase. We will publish the price, access period, support details, and customer policies before enrollment opens.
Common questions.
Is this speech therapy?
This is an educational course you complete on your own. It does not create an individualized treatment relationship. It may supplement speech therapy when you are already working with a speech-language pathologist.
What if my /s/ sounds lateral or slushy?
The course may fit only if you can establish the target placement Julia demonstrates. If you cannot establish that placement, strong lateral airflow continues, or you remain stuck, individual support may be more useful.
Does the course teach /z/?
The primary instructional target is /s/. Some later practice words may include /z/, but the course does not teach /z/ as a separate skill.
Does the website listen to me?
No. You score your own practice. Optional recordings stay on your own device and are never uploaded to the platform.
When will enrollment open?
Price, access duration, support boundaries, and customer policies are being finalized. Every term will be visible before checkout opens.