Accent Reduction for ESL Students
Accent reduction classes and ESL classes are two very different classes with teachers who have two very different skillsets. An ESL teacher is teaching English vocabulary, grammar, tense use, syntax and so forth. An accent reduction class is taught by…
We often discuss the sensitive topic around the accent reduction services we offer. In fact, we love your accents and prefer to call it “accent modification,” but as it turns out, you search for it as reduction and Google won’t…
If you have an accent from your first language, then you probably have experienced an uncertain moment in a job interview where you wondered if your accent might hinder your chances at consideration. It is an unfortunate reality in the…
Are you feeling anxious about the upcoming holiday parties because of your accent? It is not unusual for those who speak English as a second language to feel nervous about the impending social and professional events that surround the holiday…
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…
