TRANSFORM YOUR ACCENT,
ELEVATE YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS
IS YOUR GOAL CLEAR, CONFIDENT SPOKEN ENGLISH?
From your very first training session, you’ll experience tangible improvements in your accent. With each step forward, you’ll unlock newfound confidence and clarity in your communication.
TOGETHER, WE WILL ELEVATE YOUR ENGLISH TO NEW HEIGHTS, EMPOWERING YOU TO REACH YOUR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS.
“Sandra helped me to quickly improve my oral English when preparing for international conferences. I fully recommend Sandra for her professionalism, her ability to adapt to a specific need and her formidable method. Thank you Sandra for your valuable input and your friendly manner, which enabled us to combine work and pleasure during our sessions!”
Alexia Saulais – Professional coach: Mental preparation for professional performance – France
What is Accent Modification Training?
Let’s break it down
ACCENT
Accent refers to the distinctive way in which a person pronounces words and constructs sentences, influenced by the phonological patterns of their native language. When someone speaks English with an accent, it’s because their native language’s way of speaking affects how they pronounce English words, and put sentences together. It’s like their first language leaves a mark on their English. This happens because people naturally bring parts of their native language into their second language.
MODIFICATION
Modification means making adjustments, to make something work better.
TRAINING
Training involves learning and practicing a skill with a more specific purpose or end goal.
Putting it together
Accent modification training is a transformative process designed to enhance English fluency, focusing on sounds, rhythm, and intonation. For non-native speakers, mastering these elements can significantly impact personal and professional success in the English-speaking world. Training focuses on you understanding your accent, making changes to it to sound more English, and practicing until you feel confident communicating in English. Let’s work together to enhance your speaking skills and reach your language goals!
What you will practice and master in training sessions
English sounds – Perceive and produce English sounds. This involves knowing where the sounds are produced in your vocal tract and how they differ from the sounds in your first language.
English rhythm – Perceive and produce stressed and unstressed syllables in words and phrases. Stressed and unstressed vowels create the rhythm of English. It is the contrast between long and short vowel sounds that is crucial for speaking and understanding English well.
Fluency – Perceive and produce fluent speech. Fluent speech occurs when the end of one word smoothly and effortlessly merges into the next word in spoken English. Fluent speech involves the blending of words, the creation of new sounds, and sometimes the omission of sounds. Lack of fluency can make an accent difficult to follow.
English intonation – Perceive and produce intonation. Intonation concerns how we say something rather than what we say. Through intonation, we perceive the attitudes of others, and express our own.
Why Accent Modification Training?
Enhanced Communication
Boosted Confidence
Career Advancement
Cultural Integration
Today, your ability to understand and use spoken English is fundamental. Spoken English is an essential skill that cannot be left to chance, but can be learnt and improved. Spoken English is more than grammar and vocabulary, It is also the way you use your voice and body to convey your ideas to others.
Accent modification training is a valuable investment for non-native English speakers of English seeking to excel in personal and professional realms. By focusing on sounds, rhythm, and intonation, you can unlock the doors to clearer communication, enhanced confidence, and increased opportunities in the English-speaking world.
Who is Accent Modification Training for?
Businesses
Unleash the potential of your workforce and elevate your management team with the myriad benefits our tailored accent modification courses offer.
Education Providers
Empower students with a comprehensive skill set. Elevate the educational experience, prepare students for global success, and reinforce your commitment to providing a top-tier training environment.
Industry Professionals
Effective communication is the cornerstone of success in any professional setting. Your accent plays a crucial role in how others perceive you, impacting your confidence, credibility, and career growth.
Students
Develop the confidence to express yourself clearly and confidently for success in your studies. This newfound assurance goes beyond the classroom, positively shaping your interactions in professional and social settings.
Choose your Training Solution
Hi, I’m Sandra
I specialise in in spoken English communication training. Since 2001, I’ve supported numerous non-native speakers of English in articulating their ideas effectively, confidently, and authentically both in their professional endeavours and personal lives.
My educational background includes a MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Queensland, along with a Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Culture, and the CELTA. For a comprehensive overview of my qualifications please see my LinkedIn profile.
If you’re eager to explore how accent modification training can benefit you, simply click the button to arrange your complimentary, obligation-free 30-minute meeting via Zoom.
