Do you need to improve your ability to communicate with co-workers, colleagues, and clients? Do you feel that your accent inhibits you from delivering a clear presentation? If so, IGs customized Accent Reduction course will provide you with the skills and tools to communicate clearly, in any business situation.
Our customized, one-on-one Accent Reduction course is designed to help non-native American English speakers tackle American Business English.
This course is taught by experienced IG linguistic experts. Using standard American Business English, regardless of your native language, you will acquire the skills to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively
Our Accent Reduction course is designed to accommodate your schedule. Training sessions are conducted via conference call, allowing you to complete your training from any location at your own pace.
Our Process
Step One: We will set up a free, no-obligation assessment. We conduct our assessments virtually (conference call, WebEx, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
Step Two: A Senior IG Trainer will provide you with a free, no-obligation training plan based on their assessment and your personal goals.
Step Three: A Senior IG Trainer will submit your training plan for your approval or revision.
Step Four: You will make the decision to move forward with your training plan, or not – – it’s up to you. No one will continue to follow up with you should you choose not to move forward.
Course Overview
During your one-on-one sessions, you will acquire the skills to use your mouth, teeth, and tongue to form clear vowel and consonant sounds. You will also acquire the skills required to modify your intonation and stress patterns, increasing your ability to speak clearly and effectively. IGs method is based on a comprehensive individual analysis that identifies key areas that need improvement in your everyday speech: pronunciation, rate of speaking, and detrimental speech patterns. Using existing sound patterns, you will establish new patterns of what linguists term “oral motor behaviors.” That means breaking old speech habits and creating new and better patterns. It’s an intensive process that requires daily practice. That’s why our Accent Reduction training is concentrated, customized, and designed to meet your personal and professional goals.