Optimum Speech Language Services, PLLC
Accent Reduction/Accent Modication Training Sessions
What happens during the accent training sessions?
-Development of speaking skills so that clients can both communicate with native English speakers and confidently pursue academic and/or career goals
-Individual or small group sessions for both Native and non-Native speakers of English
-Pre and post assessments determining error sounds affecting a client's pronunciation of Standard American English
-Training for self-awareness of sound errors and how to repair and self-correct
-Education and training related to the suprasegmentals of speech such as stress, tone, intonation, rhythm
-Education and training for vocabulary development and grammar skills
-Preparation for presentations as applicable
-50% of each session is focused on speaking development and practice
-Client-led and content-based sessions
-Utilization of methods to perfect and build on what clients already know
Why are these sessions helpful?
-Boost your confidence level
-Achieve personal and professional goals with effective communication skills
-Be understood, the first time
-Reduce communication breakdowns
-Eliminate communication barriers
These services can also be considered "Accent Addition Services" as coined by a Swedish instructor. Do not worry about losing your identify. Simply, learn how to 'code switch' and use your accent differently depending on who you are communicating with family/friends vs. employers/employees/co-workers.
Resources
Multimedia source of news and information for English learners http://m.learningenglish.voanews.com
http://www.psypost.org/2015/05/study-examines-the-effects-of-accented-speech-on-memory-34391
http://www.hearingreview.com/2015/05/accented-speech-harder-hear-harder-remember/
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Payment-
Cash, Check or Paypal only for these services. Payment is due at time of service. Discounts are available if sessions are pre-paid.