Speaking English Clearly for Non-Native Professionals
Speaking English Clearly is an accent reduction and accent modification program to help non-native professionals produce 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
Customised Programs for Individuals.
Individual coaching for accent reduction or accent modification lasts for 8 one-hour private sessions. Jon identifies 10 to 15 specific sounds of English that the foreign-born professional is not pronouncing correctly. He 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.
Customised Accent Reduction Programs for Small Groups
Group classes for individuals are offered in small groups of 4 to 6 participants. Participants learn to pronounce the sounds of English that help them to 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 Americanise their pronunciation. Jon teaches participants to use their teeth, tongue and lips to form these sounds correctly. They practice in words, sentences and reading aloud. They also practice to integrate the sounds into their daily speech. Group classes are offered for 4 Fridays during luch time.
If you would like to organise a small group of 4-6 colleagues from your company , organisation or friends, Jon can tailor a 4 session program specifically customised for your group.
Group classes for corporate employees can be developed to suit the needs of the organisation. 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.
If you'd like to learn more about our individual or group programs, contact us on info@titan-college.com