Speaking English Clearly for Non-Native Professionals
Speaking English Clearly is an accent reduction and accent modification program to help non-native professionals pronounce the sounds of English correctly. Foreign-born professionals add significant value to the companies for which they work. Many foreign-born professionals have a strong grasp of the English language, but heavy accents may interfere with their ability to be clearly understood when communicating crucial information. While they do not need to get rid of their accents, the foreign born professional’s everyday English needs to be easily understood by clients, customers, and co-workers.
Results of the Speaking English Clearly Training
- Allows the foreign-born professional to be more easily understood.
- Increases self-confidence to share expertise and take charge when opportunities arise.
- Improves his acceptance as an “insider” and a respected colleague who is easily engaged in conversation.
- Increases his value to the company, clients, and customers.
Customized Programs for Individuals
Individual coaching for accent reduction or accent modification often lasts for 8 one-hour private sessions. Sandra identifies 10 to 15 specific sounds of English that the foreign-born professional is not pronouncing correctly. She teaches the student how to articulate those sounds, helps the student practice the sounds while speaking English and uses industry specific material to make sure the student can pronounce words common to the student’s profession. Sessions are often scheduled every two to four weeks to allow the student to practice and integrate new sounds into their daily speech. Sessions may also be done by telephone or by Skype from anywhere in the world.
Customized Accent Reduction Programs for Small Groups.
Group classes for individuals are offered in small groups of 4 to 6 participants at Self-Expression Center. Participants learn to pronounce the sounds of English that help them be more easily understood when speaking English. For example Asians typically need to learn the consonant sounds of L, R, V, W, N, NG and TH and certain neutral vowels that Americanize their pronunciation. Sandra teaches participants to use their teeth, tongue and lips to form these sounds correctly. They practice in words, sentences, reading aloud. They also practice to integrate the sounds into their daily speech. Group classes are offered for 4 Fridays during lunch time.
If you would like to organize a small group of 4-6 colleagues from your company, organization, or friends, Sandra can tailor a 4 session program specifically customized for your group.
Group classes for corporate employees can be developed to suit the needs of the organization. Groups are most effective when limited to a maximum of 8 people. Sandra identifies the sounds of English that participants are not pronouncing correctly. She teaches participants proper articulation which is positioning of tongue, teeth, and lips, for correct pronunciation. Industry specific terms are used for practicing correct pronunciation.
Individual sessions may also be done via Skype from anywhere in the world.
Request a Complimentary Consultation about Accent Reduction or Accent Modification