Success in American society depends on one’s ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
If a strong foreign or regional accent is hindering your ability to get ahead, or you would just like to improve your speech since English is your second language, this coaching is for you.
In addition, if your company has sales or customer service personnel who represent your company with the public, accent modification could greatly benefit your bottom line.
The most challenging aspect of the English language is that words aren’t pronounced the way they are spelled. In fact, there isn’t one letter in the English alphabet that is always pronounced the same way. Although there are only five vowels (or six if you include” “y”), there are twenty-one vowel sounds in spoken English. This is why many people struggle with English pronunciation even after living in the U.S. for a long time.
As adult speakers, we teach you how to use your speech muscles in new ways, depending on your native language. At first, this may feel unnatural and strange. However, after a while, muscle memory kicks in, and you begin to pronounce words correctly that may have given you difficulty.
The Compton Pronouncing English as a Second Language (P-‐ESL) program provides a method for modifying an accent to be better understood in conversational English. The program focuses on pronunciation, inflection, complete word production, and voice projection.
Speakstyles begins with an analysis which reveals exactly how your pronunciation varies from standard American English and then identifies specific areas for concentration. Based on the analysis, a program is developed to improve your speech.
Let’s listen to three examples of before and after clients who have taken the Accent Modification Program. Below are 3 MP3 audios for you to listen to:
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If you have any questions about our Accent Modification services, call us today at 404-861-5559 or contact us. We would love to hear from you and help you with your specific communication needs.