ACCENT REDUCTION TRAINING
Improve your clarity, precision, and overall effectiveness as a speaker in both professional and personal settings
Accent reduction, also known as accent training or accent modification, is a systematic approach to helping people change their accent or gain greater control over their pronunciation.
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Those who seek Accent Training typically report concerns of:
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Possible outcomes of Accent Training include:
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THE PROCESS
ASSESSMENT
The first step in our work together will be an assessment of your speech. I will walk you through a variety of verbal exercises in order to identify the specific sounds and speech patterns that are impacting your ability to be understood. Together, we will discuss and explore your background and why you are seeking accent training.
PERSONALIZED CURRICULUM
Once I’ve identified your needs, I will create a program for you based on your native language or dialect and the elements of speech that most impact your clarity. As part of your curriculum, you'll also receive practice materials for use between sessions.
ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS
Next, you'll begin your individual sessions. I typically meet with clients on a weekly basis, but all programs can be personalized to your needs. I offer flexible scheduling with lunch-time and after-work appointments.
The first step in our work together will be an assessment of your speech. I will walk you through a variety of verbal exercises in order to identify the specific sounds and speech patterns that are impacting your ability to be understood. Together, we will discuss and explore your background and why you are seeking accent training.
PERSONALIZED CURRICULUM
Once I’ve identified your needs, I will create a program for you based on your native language or dialect and the elements of speech that most impact your clarity. As part of your curriculum, you'll also receive practice materials for use between sessions.
ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS
Next, you'll begin your individual sessions. I typically meet with clients on a weekly basis, but all programs can be personalized to your needs. I offer flexible scheduling with lunch-time and after-work appointments.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR, ALLISON ELIUM
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As a speech pathologist, I have extensive knowledge of the way speech is produced on a physical level. I can pinpoint the exact changes you need to make for any given sound and I know how to teach this to you easily.
I am also a certified trainer in the Compton PESL method of Accent Reduction, which means I have specialized training and tools to meet your specific needs. Having dedicated my career to helping clients with their speech production, I’m skilled at being able to listen and quickly identify:
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PHILOSOPHY ON ACCENT REDUCTION
“Wildflower” is in my practice name because I believe in celebrating the unique differences of my clients. I think your accent is a beautiful part of who you are as an individual. That said, I understand the pressures that exist within our professional and social settings. If you feel that your accent is impacting your ability to share your thoughts and ideas effectively, I want to help. I am honored to share my expertise in order to improve your communication, and thus your confidence in daily life.
MY CLIENTS
The majority of my Accent Reduction clients are professionals hoping to be better understood. Others are seeking increased confidence when meeting new people and speaking with others in social settings. There are many reasons a person may seek this service. Let’s talk about yours!
The majority of my Accent Reduction clients are professionals hoping to be better understood. Others are seeking increased confidence when meeting new people and speaking with others in social settings. There are many reasons a person may seek this service. Let’s talk about yours!