Sortino International Training, NC:
The purpose for the Accent 4 Professionals program is to help career-minded people tackle the pronunciation issues that have prevented them from total satisfaction when speaking in American English. It is a program of study in American English pronunciation.
Group classes in Chandler, Arizona
- each class is 8 weeks (textbook-based)
-4 classes in the program
-4th and final class is Advanced
-Learn how to correctly pronounce vowel and consonant sounds, stress, intonation and rhythm
-Learn techniques to reinforce muscle memory
-Learn to incorporate a practice schedule into your daily routine
-Memorize dialogues in pairs
-Learn to transcribe and monitor the sounds you are studying
-Weekly listening exercises and homework recordings
-Final speaking task to solidify new skills learned
Private Instruction
- Diagnostic Assessment performed
-Summary of assessment and target plan created
-Specific problem sounds and features identified and prioritized
-Teacher instruction of each target feature
-6-12 weeks to complete
-Practice daily and homework recordings submitted
-In person in CHANDLER, Arizona or online via Skype or other system