Meet the Founder
This is Talu.
Talu Velludo is the founder of SpeechSense Academy, where she specializes in teaching English with a strong focus on pronunciation and articulation. Born in Brazil and now based in the U.S., she has lived in various places between the two countries.
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Talu brings over a decade of experience in language instruction, blending her knowledge of linguistics with a passion for creating personalized, engaging learning environments.
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“I emphasize language as a tool for self-expression rather than just a skill, helping students achieve a deeper sense of belonging and fluency.”
In addition to teaching, Talu leads strategy and operations for a community-building app and serves on the board of a nonprofit dedicated to helping other nonprofits enhance their work through technology. When she's not working, she enjoys reading, learning new things, thrift shopping, and cycling around Boston.
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Talu’s approach to language learning is deeply rooted in making her students feel at home with the language, aiming to foster authentic communication skills that go beyond rote learning. SpeechSense’s mission is to guide students toward identity, belonging, and confident self-expression through the process of learning a new language in a world that often feels foreign.
