A typical program involves an evaluation (during which we we establish the target areas for work) and 8-12 sessions, depending on your needs. We address individual speech sounds as well as stress and intonation patterns of American English. Individualized paractice materials are provided.

Customized training materials Pre- and post- course assignment Understanding of General American (non-accented) speech Knowledge of components of a dialect (speech sounds, sound replacement, and Inflection) Understanding of his/her own dialect and how it compares to General American Ear training to distinguish characteristics of dialects Ability to to produce most or all sounds in General American Experience manipulating and exploring voice and speech Instructions for continued work after course completion Confidence in communicating with others Ability to produce all sounds in General American dialect Ability to produce vocal placement of General American dialect Ability to converse in General American dialect Enhanced vocal quality Ability to generalize General American to all settings, personal and professional Knowledge of General American intonation patterns Vocal strength and variety Breathing training for speech and stress reduction

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