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….
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…
At Carolina Speech Services, we watch individual progress from day one through the end of the customized program. Each individual’s native language or dialect presents a unique set of challenges, therefore a student’s progress is best measured against their own…
Today’s professional world is more global than ever before. Career driven individuals move across the country, across the ocean, and around the world to pursue their career dreams. The migration of skilled individuals, especially in technical fields has increased awareness…
Everyone knows that an employer cannot discriminate because of race, ethnicity or national origin. However, can you be discriminated against on the basis of your accent? The Law According to the law, the answer is maybe. Hiring decisions cannot be…
Jing has lived in the US for 15 years. She works at UNC-Charlotte as a professor in the Computer Sciences department. She found Carolina Speech Services when she was searching for programs to reduce her accent. Jing said that when…
