ACCENT REDUCTION

An Accent Reduction Program for improving your business, professional, and social speaking skills.

Success in the academic and business world today depends upon the ability to communicate effectively.  However, communication can be difficult due to accent differences. The purpose of this program is to modify, not fully eliminate, an accent, since it is an integral part of cultural identity.  The goal is to modify certain sounds that interfere with understanding and improve communication in all aspects of life.

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Objectives:

• Help participants in their communication with Americans and other English speakers
• Create self awareness of personal accent differences
• Teach self-monitoring skills that enable participants to correct themselves
• Teach complete word production which includes intonation, rhythm, and inflection that enhance comprehension
• Provide participants with self-study materials for ongoing practice and improvement
• Create awareness of cultural differences that could interfere with communication