Accent Reduction Courses
Available Options:
Accent Reduction Private Coaching
We provide 1-hour private sessions, custom-tailored according to the student's English-speaking level, progress, and motivation. Program duration ranges between 10 to 20 sessions. Additional sessions are available upon request.
Program Features
- Consonants, including: L, N, TH, R, M, V, F, Z, S, B, P, D, T, G, K, SH, ZH, CH, NG, DG, etc.
- Vowels
- Word linking principles
- Additional general speaking principles, including voice, pitch, intonation, stress & emphasis, rate, duration, phrasing, and pauses
- Pronunciation of commonly used English words
- Self-teaching methodology - Instruction on how to practice and how to correct yourself.
Materials Needed
Textbook, The Use and Training of the Human Voice (3rd Edition) by Arthur Lessac. Instructor will provide handouts.
Typical Weekly Assignments
- Textbook readings.
- Textbook exercises.
- Additional speech improvement exercises.
Course Location
Taiwanese American Community Center, 7838 Wilkerson Court, San Diego, 92111.
Days and Times Available
Please contact Joanne Chen with your availability. We will find the best day and time to meet. Download the Client Questionnaire and the Class Syllabus and bring both documents to your first session with me.
For the busy professional, I recommend the Accelerated Learning Option: With this option, you will meet with the instructor twice a week, one hour per meeting, and will finish the basic program (i.e. fundamentals) in five weeks. From listening to student feedback, I learned that some people prefer to meet with me more often so that they can acquire new speaking habits in a shorter amount of time. When you call, please let the instructor know about your interest in this "express" option.
Accent Reduction Group Class Options
TBA.
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