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Accent Reduction for Business Professionals

Are you ready to elevate your communication skills and speak with confidence? Say goodbye to language barriers and hello to a more polished, professional you!

Managing your accent provides several benefits:

  • Global opportunities: Whether in the workplace or social settings, clear communication opens doors to a world of possibilities and fosters stronger professional relationships.
  • Career advancement: Enhance your professional image and boost your career prospects by overcoming language barriers and expressing yourself with clarity.
  • Increased confidence: Gain the confidence to express yourself effectively and make a lasting impression in every interaction.

Wake Tech's Accent Reduction course offers the following:

  • Personal instruction: Enrollment is kept to a minimum to provide individual attention. This promotes active listening, which is a critical component of learning to modify production of vowels, consonants and English stress patterns.
  • Proven techniques: The instructor is a certified speech and language pathologist who has years of experience successfully helping internationals manage accents and communicate more effectively in their jobs.
  • Interactive classes: Engage in live, weekly class sessions that make learning enjoyable and effective. Our classes are designed to boost your confidence in real-world communication.
  • Convenient scheduling: Virtual online classes are offered in the evenings on Microsoft Teams. Students can join class from anywhere with a stable internet connection.
  • Supportive community: Connect with like-minded individuals on a language-learning journey. Share experiences, exchange tips and celebrate successes together.

For more information, contact Susan Shostak at [email protected] or 919-334-1536.


 

Accent Reduction for Business Professionals

Course ID: SEF-3001PD2   |   Overview

For non-native English-speaking business professionals, precision in spoken English can make the difference in career success. This comprehensive course introduces tools and techniques for enhancing clarity and intelligibility of American English pronunciation. Enrollment is kept to a minimum to provide individualized attention and promote active listening, which is a critical component when learning to modify production of vowels, consonants, and English stress patterns. By minimizing accent-related barriers, participants will improve communication effectiveness, foster stronger professional relationships, and increase opportunities for career advancement. In a world where effective communication is critical, make an investment in yourself and your future!

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To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

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