Our training features the proven Compton Pronouncing English as a Second Language Accent Modification Program in which hundreds have experienced a 50% reduction in their accent with a commitment to the coaching sessions and daily practice. Individual or small group training is offered with groups consisting of 2 to 5 participants in an effort to maximize success. All training is conducted onsite at your company or corporate facility, live on-line via webcam or we will accommodate your individual needs.
Training Programs
13 Week Accent Modification Training for Moderate-Heavy Accents
7 Week Accent Modification Training Intensive
7 Week Accent Modification Training for Mild Accents
3 Day Intensive Accent Modification Training
13 Week Accent Modification Training
This training is a customized accent modification training program that meets once per week for thirteen weeks and is formulated for individuals who are fluent in English but wish to improve their pronunciation of standard American English. This program emphasizes pronunciation coaching and practice for foreign-born individuals of any language background. As with all of our training programs, the client is expected to practice one hour per day for 13 weeks to experience at least a 50% reduction in their accent.
Training Benefits
Clear and improved pronunciation of American English sounds
Improved clarity of conversational speechImproved fluency, rhythm and prosody of speech
Appropriate voice projection
Accurate pronunciation of key words and terminology specific to personal and professional settings
Improved understanding and use of spoken English grammar
Improved telephone speaking skills
Improved presentation skills
Improved pronunciation of of common social phrases
Training Components
Pre-training Personal Speech Analysis
Training materials - Personalized training workbook, CD-ROM (PC/Windows or MAC compatible), work journal, and weekly, individualized MP3 key word and terminology downloads
13 Weeks of customized training (Individual-1hour each week/Group-2 hours each week)
Individual mid-term progress summary
Weekly training assignments and materials
Supplemental training materials and information
Post-training Personal Speech Analysis“Before and After” Speech CD or MP3 download
Certificate of Completion
Two months of maintenance follow-up to ensure continued success
7 Week Accent Modification Training Intensive
This training is a customized accent modification training program that meets once per week for seven weeks and is formulated for individuals who are fluent in English but wish to improve their pronunciation of standard American English. This program emphasizes pronunciation coaching and practice for foreign-born individuals of any language background. This training is designed for clients desiring an intensive, accelerated program. As with all of our training programs, the client is expected to attend all sessions and practice one hour per day for 7 weeks to experience at least a 50% reduction in their accent.
Training Benefits
Clear and improved pronunciation of American English sounds
Improved clarity of conversational speech
Improved fluency, rhythm and prosody of speech
Appropriate voice projection
Accurate pronunciation of key words and terminology specific to personal and professional settings
Improved understanding and use of spoken English grammar
Training materials - Personalized training workbook, CD-ROM (PC/Windows or MAC compatible), work journal, and weekly, individualized MP3 key word and terminology downloads
7 Weeks of customized training (Individual-2 hours each week/Group-3 hours each week)
Individual mid-term progress summary
Weekly training assignments
Supplemental training materials and information
Post-training Personal Speech Analysis“Before and After” Speech CD or MP3 download
Certificate of CompletionTwo months of maintenance follow-up to ensure continued success
7 Week Accent Modification Training
This training is a customized accent modification training program that meets once per week for 7 weeks and in formulated for individuals who are fluent in English but wish to improve their pronunciation of standard American English. This program emphasizes pronunciation coaching and practice for foreign-born and regional speakers with mild accents. As with all of our training programs, the client is expected to attend all sessions and practice one hour per day for 7 weeks to experience at least a 50% reduction in their accent.
Training Benefits
Clear and improved pronunciation of American English sounds
Improved clarity of conversational speech
Improved fluency, rhythm and prosody of speech
Appropriate voice projection
Accurate pronunciation of key words and terminology specific to personal and professional settings
Improved understanding and use of spoken English grammar
Improved telephone speaking skills
Improved presentation skills
Improved pronunciation of common social phrases
Training Components
Pre-training Personal Speech Analysis
Training materials - Personalized training workbook, CD-ROM (PC/Windows or MAC compatible), word journal, and weekly, individualized MP3 key word and terminology downloads
7 Weeks of customized training (Individual-1 hour each week/Group-2 hours each week)
Weekly training assignments and materials
Supplemental training materials and information
Post-training Personal Speech Analysis
“Before and After” Speech CD or MP3 download
Certificate of Completion
Two months of maintenance follow-up to ensure continued success
3-Day Intensive Accent Modification Training
This training is an intensive accent modification coaching program that meets for 3 days and is formulated for individuals who are fluent in English but wish to improve their pronunciation of standard American English. The first two days of training consist of 16 hours of instruction. The client then has 3 weeks to practice the material covered with consultation provided if needed. The third day consists of a 2 hour follow-up meeting to answer questions and discuss their post-training speech analysis. This is exclusively for clients with limited time available and who prefer an accelerated training program. It is also ideal for companies wishing to provide convenient, in-house training for their employees. As with all of our training programs, the client is expected to attend all sessions and practice one hour per day for 3 weeks to experience at least a 50% reduction in their accent.
Training Benefits
Clear and improved pronunciation of English sounds
Improved clarity of conversational speech
Improved fluency, rhythm and prosody of speech
Improved voice projection
Appropriate pronunciation of key words and select terminology specific to vocation
Improved understanding and use of English grammar
Improved telephone speaking skills
Improved presentation skills
Improved pronunciation of common social phrases
Training Components
Pre-training Personal Speech Analysis
Training materials - Personalized training workbook, CD-ROM (PC/Windows or MAC compatible), word journal, and weekly, individualized MP3 key word and terminology downloads
18 hours of customized training
Weekly training assignments and materials
Supplemental training materials and information
Post-training Personal Speech Analysis
“Before and After” Speech CD or MP3 download
Certificate of Completion
Two months of maintenance follow-up to ensure continued success
