Accent Reduction - Accent Training Center

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2. What is Accent Reduction? • A group of techniques and tools that identify and replace foreign sounds with more natural and native English sounds • It means “Speaking English Better” Tools: Pronunciation, Rhythm and Gestures

3. What isn’t Accent Reduction? • Not a miracle cure • Not something that is “done to you” rather a process you participate in • If someone uses the words “Eliminate, Cure, get rid off etc.” RUN!!!

4. What is the real name for “Accent Reduction?” • Accent Reduction • Accent Modification • Accent Training • Best term • Implies there is no ‘correct’ accent, just changing it • Implies that the recipient needs to practice!

5. How Does it Work? • Compton P-ESL method • Created by PhD Linguist • International standard • Scientifically proven • Provides scientifically measurable results • Average improvement is 50% • 13 sessions for most, 7 sessions for mild-accents • Guided at-home training

6. Who receives Accent Reduction? • ESL (English as a Second Language) Students • Professionals • Businessmen • Medical professionals • Engineers • Corporations who want their employers to speak English more clearly and increase communication • Anyone who wants to speak English with a standard American accent

7. How will I benefit? • The average Compton P-ESL client experiences a 50% improvement • People will ask you to repeat yourself less often • Enhanced communication • Increased professional and social opportunities

8. Why the Accent Training Center? • Compton P-ESL certified instructors • Bi-lingual and Multi-lingual instructors • First hand experience learning a second language and reducing their own accents • Understanding of difficulty of learning a language and your cultural needs • Experienced & Proven track record

9. How do I get in Contact? • Visit www.AccentTrainingCenter.com • Email info@AccentTrainingCenter.com