Accent Training
WHAT
Accent training isn’t about losing your accent. In fact, accents deepen the authenticity of your communication. However, training will increase your articulation awareness and improve your speech clarity and naturalness, so you can focus on what you’re saying, not how or if you’re being understood.
WHY
Speaking English, like any foreign language, is a skill. By giving you the tools to improve your pronunciation skills, you will be able to increase the effectiveness of your message and connect better with others in English—all with less effort.
HOW
We evaluate your communication as a whole—the sounds you produce, your intonation, word stress, rhythm, and language—and design a program tailored to you. We provide immediate feedback though one-on-one sessions and guided online homework to reinforce learning.
WHEN & WHERE
We offer virtual one-on-one sessions that you can attend from the comfort of your own home, with flexible hours. If you live in Vermont, we may be able to provide in-person sessions.
Speak with clarity and confidence.
Speech Coaching
Increase the impact of your message.
WHAT
Speech coaching encompasses both content (presentation organization, word choice, audience engagement, visual aids, humor, storytelling) and delivery (eye contact, gestures, voice modulation, pauses, articulation). We aim to reduce public speaking anxiety and improve unscripted communication, enhancing confidence and presence when addressing an audience.
WHY
Your ideas are only as good as your ability to communicate them in such a way to inspire action. This explains why highly successful individuals are almost always adept public speakers; the ability to inspire and influence through communication is a core element of successful leadership.
HOW
We examine your goals, speaking needs, and evaluate your current skills. We get you thinking about your own communication style, how you can engage your listeners, and what it means to truly be yourself when speaking. Through intentional practice in various speaking scenarios, you’ll grow exponentially in confidence.
WHEN & WHERE
We offer flexible scheduling for one-on-one virtual sessions or in-person in Burlington, Vermont.