ACT Protocol - Accent and Communication Training

Introduction: Accent Modification You learned the English language, now learn how to speak English! Learn how to modify the characteristics that make up your accent so your friends and colleagues will listen to what you are saying rather than how you say it. Speaking English with a foreign or regional accent will detract from your message and likely result in listener loss. The more differences, the 'thicker' your accent. Modifying your accent will better your overall communication. Bonus, as your speech gets better, so does your comprehension! You can improve the following: - pronunciation of consonants, vowels and diphthongs - ability to auditorily discriminate sounds - word stress and sentence intonation - proper pausing while speaking - sufficient breath support - appropriate facial expressions and oral motor movements - grammatical refresher of verb forms, plural forms, prepositions and articles - understand figurative language, trendy topics and humor Who will benefit are the following: - nonnative English speakers who lack confidence in social situations or who are asked to repeat - physicians, nurses, therapists and other medical professionals who want to improve patient communication, trust and compliance - business executives who want to improve customers' satisfaction and relationships with employees - corporations who value communication skills as an asset for their employees - professors of education who want to improve their student's understanding of information - students who understand the importance of communication in their intended vocation as well as the educational training in their area of study