Working in the healthcare industry, you have unique communication needs and a high level of responsibility. The ability for your patients to understand what you are telling them is crucial for them to make good choices in their healthcare and…
Have you ever had an interaction with someone whose first language is English and found it to be frustrating and cumbersome? Have you been embarrassed, annoyed, or even treated badly because you’ve had to repeat yourself a few times? You’ve…
In today’s fast-paced, work-from-anywhere world, conference calls and video conferencing have taken the place of in-person meetings. If you spend time on the phone with clients each day, clear communication is a huge part of your job. Even if you’re…
Learning how to improve your spoken English for clear communication at work, home, and in social settings is a great way to limit the frustration of having to repeat yourself many times, or having someone misunderstand you entirely. While we…
Merriam-Webster defines reduction as “the act or process of reducing.” Merriam-Webster defines modification as “the act or process of changing parts of something.” When talking about speech therapy for accents, the two are interchangeable and simply a matter of semantics….
College Professor? Master’s Student? Teacher’s Assistant? Has your accent ever created communication complications for you on campus? Clear communication is essential in the academic world. From teaching to presenting research, to helping fellow students, an accent can create confusion where…
Just like any skill you want to perfect in life, speaking and pronunciation require practice and plenty of it. While you may spend an hour a week in accent reduction class with your speech therapist in an effort to reduce…
Don’t think of accent modification class as a sterile doctor’s office experience. When imagining adults working with adults on modifying their accents, you might picture something akin to a very serious therapist’s office where the class is rigid and boring….
Charlotte, North Carolina is a city with a large population of transplants. People come here from all over the world for great jobs, a fabulous city, and a beautiful climate. Whether you’re new to Charlotte or have been here for…
Every client has a specific pet-peeve to eliminate or goal to reach that influences their decision to seek an accent reduction program. When it comes to professional reasons, nothing encapsulates the benefits of accent modification like the goals of those…
