Accent Modification Program

The Accent Modification Program is especially designed for non-native speakers of English who would like to improve their pronunciation of English to be more similar to that of the standard American dialect. The program is designed to be effective in accent modification regardless of the type of accent or primary language spoken. The program is specifically tailored to your individual needs and lifestyle, focusing on personal vocabulary and speaking situations (e.g. business meetings, use of voice mail, social engagements).

Individuals with any kind of accent interested in accent modification to become more efficient and effective communicators are candidates for the program. Participants come from a variety of backgrounds and include attorneys, software consultants, educators, healthcare workers, salespersons, students, engineers, homemakers, and many others. If your job and/or lifestyle involve communicating, our program can help!

The program is thirteen weeks long and meets on a weekly basis for one hour (small group options may also be available). An extensive evaluation includes linguistic analysis of your speech and is used to plan a program specifically designed to suit your particular needs. The speech-language pathologist implements a program that focuses on identifying and modifying the intonation patterns and pronunciation differences having the greatest effect on your accent. The program also teaches you how to recognize patterns in your own speech and adjust your pronunciation accordingly. Daily home practice exercises are provided and are a key component to successful completion of the program. All program and practice materials are included in the cost of the program. After completion of the program, another thorough speech analysis is performed to determine the degree of modification in your accent.

Enhanced communication abilities can greatly affect job satisfaction, productivity and career growth. Additionally, communicating effectively with other individuals, whether at social gatherings, business meetings, or over the phone, will enable you to be a confident and successful communicator. The emphasis on personal and practical use of language in the settings most critical to your life allows you to focus your practice and see immediate improvement in your everyday life.