ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)

Do your foreign-born staff members speak English in a manner that effectively conveys their technical expertise? Do their American co-workers understand them well? While it is usually not possible to completely Americanize a foreign accent, it IS very possible to help your staff member speak in a way that will be more clear to native English speakers.

What is our philosophy?
What is the training like?

 

What is our philosophy?

Your foreign-born staff members learn to speak English clearly and concisely . . . by using a work-based approach specifically designed after consultation with the appropriate manager(s) and an individual assessment.

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What is the training like?

Whether in an individual or group setting, your staff members will improve their skills in any or all of the following areas:

When working on accent reduction, we begin by focusing on the mechanics of pronunciation: when/how to expel air, the position of the mouth and tongue, which words to connect, and the rhythm of the English language. Each class includes conversation, so that the individual begins to make the transition from seeing the words printed to correctly pronouncing them in real conversation.

Whenever possible, we use work-related materials, frequently created by the participant himself/herself. Additionally, we provide ideas (and materials) for follow-up so that participants can continue polishing their English.

Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

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