| Is
Modification right for you? |
| Modification is right
for you if: |
Modification may not
be right for you if: |
| Your accent interferes with
successful communication |
You have a mild or slight foreign accent
that does not interfere with communication
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You feel self-conscious about
how you speak
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You are able to devote time and
energy both during and outside of extra
sessions |
You are not able or willing to devote
time or energy to the process |
You seek effective communication
but understand that complete elimination
of your accent is not the goal
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For some individuals, a strong foreign accent
causes communication difficulties. Even though
they are proficient in English and do not need
training to improve their command of the language
itself, others have difficulty understanding
them. Listeners may ask for repetition, or need
to use additional effort to understand what
is being said.
At Advance American Accent Training
we understand that an accent can be a source
of great pride because of the cultural and linguistic
background it represents. However, inefficient
communication is associated with personal and
professional limitations. Our goal is to minimize
the aspects of the accent that detract from
clarity and maximize successful communication.
Individuals who have experienced our services
report that not only do they become more satisfied
with their speaking skills, but people react
to them differently.
“Slower speaking with pausing between
groups of word has helped a lot that people
can understand me better….less effort
is required to understand my speech”
Project manager, Bosnian
“I now feel more confident and people
have noticed how my English has improved”
International lawyer, Spanish
“Some words before I spoke at least
three times. But after training, others can
understand me when I speak it once”
Architect, Chinese
“Now less and less people are asking
me ‘excuse me’-that is quite good”
Graduate student, Indian
“I feel more confident to discuss
with my professors. I also feel I can express
my ideas to others in class” Graduate
student, Chinese
“People who I meet the first time
can understand my speech better than before”
Architect, Korean
| The
benefits of Accent Modification can be yours! |
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Clear, understandable speech |
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Efficient, effective communication |
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Career opportunities |
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Improved job performance |
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Successful public speaking |
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More confidence |
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