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Past clients say…

“My co-workers noticed! It should help other people to understand me better!”

Anastasia Papadhimitri, Legal Assistant

“I’m very grateful for all the attention received during the course and for having worked on all the sounds!”

Vanete Blakely, Hunter-Roberts Interiors

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Confident Speech Software

Everyone agrees! It can be tricky to pronounce some words in English correctly. Confident Speech selected frequently mispronounced words and developed  software to help you learn and remember the correct pronunciations. These self-study programs are easy, fun, affordable, and (best of all!) foolproof.

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Accent modification: English is your second language

Foreign Accent Reduction: Basic Level Classes

Accent modification is our highly structured, proven method for improving your English pronunciation!

  • Master all the consonants and vowels of English.
  • Sound clearer and more polished.
  • Learn the correct pronunciation of words that you use every day at work.
  • Receive plenty of individual attention!
  • Hear your improvement!

If you speak English as a second language, you’ll achieve clear pronunciation with accent modification at Confident Speech!

Our basic level group is just one option. You can also choose private instruction.


After the Basic class you’ll be able to:

  • Hear the difference between correct and incorrect American pronunciation.
  • Say the sounds of American English correctly.
  • Use your new pronunciation as you speak at work and with friends.
  • Say your top 50 “difficult to pronounce” words and expressions at work with confident, automatic, and clear pronunciation.

What is included in the Basic class:

  • Private one-hour appointment for pre-test.
  • Print-out of your personalized speech analysis.
  • 10 classes, each 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • No more than 5 learners per class.
  • All practice materials, including CD-ROM program, text book, and customized recordings.

Schedule of upcoming Basic classes

  • Starts March 6
  • All Basic classes meet for 10 sessions.
  • 6:30-7:45 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Future classes begin April 17, 2012, May 29, 2012.

Basic level classes begin every 5-8 weeks.   Do you know of a group of individuals who would like to form a small class?  Let us arrange a special class schedule for them starting at any time during the year.

       

How much does it cost?

Our accent reduction groups are our lowest priced classes to date!

Please contact us to request the price. Call us at (212) 929-0384, or e-mail us for all the details.   

Payment by check or any major credit card.


To register:

  • Call us at (212) 929-0384

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Beyond the Basics:

When you have completed the basic level class, you may wish to continue with the intermediate class for accent modification. After you complete both classes, you will achieve the same measurable improvements as with private instruction.

For even more flexibility and individual attention, consider one of our private accent modification programs.