ACCENT MODIFICATION COURSE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Objectives

To overcome communication barriers created by accented speech.
To increase intelligibility and decrease misunderstood messages.
To improve spoken English to meet business, professional and social needs.
To develop better delivery and communication style in presentations, meetings, interviews and telephone conversations.
To develop better pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, spoken grammar, vocabulary and idiomatic speech.
To improve written communication skills.

Comprehensive pre- and post-testing of all aspects of accented speech.
Error patterns are determined and organized into a prioritized sequence for instruction.

A customized program is developed for each client.
Workbooks and tapes are used for instruction and practice. Assignments are given for daily prtactice.
Course content targets specific prounciation features that require modification as determined by initial testing.
American English consonant and vowel sounds, intonation, grammar, vocabulary and idioms are taught.
Specific communication needs are addressed.

Training and consultations are offered for 6-month and annual contracts.
Training is on-site or via distance learning.
Fees vary accordng to the number of clients enrolled in individual or group instruction and site of training. (download sample proposal PDF)