Foreign Accent Modification
(Pronunciation of English as a Second Language)

A comprehensive program to improve speaking skills in business, professional, and social situations

Accent modification (reduction) programs begin where conventional English as a Second Language courses end. Our program is based on more than 20 years of linguistic research and teaching, It is designed specifically to aid foreign-born individuals in improving their spoken English and to bridge the gap between formal English instruction and true American English proficiency.

Participants come from every profession:

physicians, accountants, actors, attorneys, college teachers, technical professionals, engineers, clergy, salespersons, supervisors, etc.

The average participant experiences at least a 50% improvement in pronunciation and usage of American English.

What To Expect:

• An initial interview and a tape recording of student’s speech
• A completely individualized learning program based on a phonetic analysis of student’s tape-recorded speech
• A comprehensive set of practice exercises in a CD-ROM or cassette tape format
• A training manual containing a personal speech analysis and scripts for the recorded practice materials
• A personal Audio Reference tape and booklet of customized practice words which are especially important to the student.
• Personal live instruction (14 hrs.)
• A self-study program for continuing improvent at the end of the course

Individual or Small Group Instruction

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