Why accent management?
Do you sense that people are missing your message due to your accent? Perhaps you worry that you are not being fully understood or that your accent distracts from your message.
Being fluent in a secondary language does not guarantee effective communication in that language; this is often a significant hurdle for international professionals. Accent management helps overcome this hurdle by improving overall confidence, public speaking skills, and interpersonal communication skills. Clear and effective communication skills can improve your quality of life professionally and personally.
Is this Second Language Training?
Accent management is not the same as English as a Second language training and is much more than English pronunciation training. The unique aspect of our program is that we go beyond accent modification; we include effective speaking strategies as well.
I want to maintain my cultural identity.
Our services do not attempt to eliminate an accent. Your accent is something to be proud of and is an important part of your identity. Instead, our approach helps you speak confidently and clearly, with your unique accent.
How does it work?
The sessions are based on an initial in-depth speech assessment. Depending on the results and the specific goals of each client, an individualized accent management program is developed.
The assessment tool used is the only currently known test that is evidence-based, normed and standardized for use with individuals with foreign accents.
By the end of your program you can expect to have made significant improvement in your speech production and to feel more confident in your use of spoken English.
Sessions are available in-office or web-based. Go to the contact page to request a complimentary phone consult.
