Success in American society depends greatly upon one’s ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Do you speak English as a second language?
- Do you often have to repeat yourself in order to be understood?
- Are you shy or embarrassed when you speak English, especially in front of others?
- Do your accent and communication limitations hold you back or prevent you from well-deserved promotion or recognition that you deserve?
- Do you feel that your accent limits your personal and professional life?
- Does your pronunciation of English make you appear less competent than you really are?
If you answered YES to any of the above questions, American Speech & Accent Professionals can help! Our Accent Reduction Program will benefit you.
American Speech & Accent Professionals (ASAP), based in Atlanta, Georgia, provides individuals, who are seeking to improve their pronunciation of American English, with an effective Accent Reduction Program.
We offer individual and group training programs that focus on:
- foreign accent modification
- regional accent modification
- overall communication skills
Why Accent Reduction?
An accent can reveal which country a person is from and often which part of the United States a person is from.
For most Americans, an accent is something that only other people have, and half of those other people swear they "don't have an accent." Well, strictly speaking, the only way to not have an accent is to not speak. If you're from anywhere in the USA, you have an accent.
An accent can be beautiful, intriguing, and attention-drawing. There is absolutely nothing wrong with having an accent…unless it interferes with a person's career opportunities, ability to communicate with others, social life, or self-confidence. Therefore, seeking help to improve pronunciation of American English is a personal decision by those who are negatively affected by their accent.
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
ASAP’s Accent Reduction Programs are taught by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, which guarantees the highest degree of knowledge and professionalism. Services may be provided on-site or at our office.
Accent Reduction Program
ASAP’s Accent Reduction Programs are based on the Compton Pronouncing English as a Second Language (Compton P-ESL) Method. We design and customize structured lesson plans for each client or group depending on personal and professional needs and overall communication skills.
The goal of ASAP’s Accent Reduction Program is to enhance the speaker’s confidence by helping individuals become more aware of how American English looks, feels, and sounds in order to change the "habit" of how he or she currently pronounces American English. Once an individual is able to change the "habit", then that individual will be able to keep those pronunciation skills.
We Will Teach You
- How to become more aware of your own pronunciation of English words
- How to change the way you pronounce English to sound clearer and more easily understood by others
- How to use appropriate intonation to express emotion and intended meaning
- How spelling and grammar can change pronunciation
- How to use appropriate rhythm, pausing, and linking to "sound American"
- How to use effective communication strategies
- How to improve voice projection and rate of speech to enhance clarity
Benefits You Can Expect
- Improved pronunciation of American English
- Improved oral presentation skills
- Being more easily understood by listeners
- Increased confidence when speaking English
- Improved communication skills in professional and social situations
"Your conversation is your best advertisement. Every time you open your mouth you let men look into your mind. Do they see it well clothed, neat, businesswise?"
Bruce Burton
Request Information
To apply for our Accent Reduction Program or inquire about further information, you may contact us by:
- E-mail: Contact Form
Compton P-ESL Method
What is the Compton P-ESL Method?
The Compton P-ESL is an effective, respected, proven method to help non-native speakers with their pronunciation of American language.
"Compton" is the name of the man who invented the method, Dr. Arthur J. Compton.
"P-ESL" stands for "Pronouncing English as a Second Language".
Based on 20 years of linguistics research and teaching, Dr. Compton began to apply his "Principle of Linguistic Generalization" to foreign accents and regional dialects. more...