The Accent Reduction Institute (ARI) offers customized programs to meet the specific needs of individuals of all language backgrounds. ARI's internationally acclaimed curriculum is based on the proprietary Ravin Method TM for rapid accent reduction as well as Ravin's best-selling "Lose Your Accent in 28 Days" book and CD-ROM. The Ravin Method has been successfully used by Fortune 500 companies across the country and featured on CNN.com, Yahoo!Finance, NPR, CBS Radio, Computerworld magazine, and media forums around the world.
ARI provides:
- Half-Day Seminars
- Full-Day Seminars
- Private Classes
- The Sound of Success
- Assessments
- Tuesday Evenings at the Accent Reduction Institute
All programs can be given on-site at your organization, at the Accent Reduction Institute located in Ann Arbor, MI, or using teleconferencing, videoconferencing, or web-conferencing formats.
Half-Day Seminars:
Participants:
- Are taught the visual, sensory, and auditory techniques necessary for clear articulation of the most commonly mispronounced sounds in English.
- Become familiar with the patterns of rhythm, stress and intonation specific to American pronunciation.
- Receive guided practice and individual feedback.
- Receive a copy of "Lose Your Accent in 28 Days" book and CD-ROM.
For a schedule of Half-Day Seminars please go to Public Training Schedule
Full-Day Seminars:
All course material in the Half-Day Seminar PLUS:
- Learn the pronunciation techniques necessary to articulate all Standard American Pronunciation sounds. Specifically: 15 vowel sounds, 24 consonants, and 23 patterns of rhythm, stress and intonation.
- Receive intensive practice and coaching using ARI's proprietary materials, customized to each individual participant and their needs.
- Are taught industry specific words, idioms, and jargon which professionals use on a daily basis.
For a schedule of Full-Day Seminars please go to Public Training Schedule
Private Classes:
ARI clients have the option to train privately or in small groups with an ARI faculty member at their office, at our offices, or using telephone, video-conferencing, or web-conferencing formats. Classes are typically 5 to 15 hours of course instruction, depending on the specific needs of the participant. Private classes:
- Are customized to address the specific sounds needed for clear and effective communication.
- Make use of the proprietary methods, books, software, and curricula of ARI. As such, students master American accent speech patterns.
- Include state-of-the-art software learning tools. ARI clients may receive customized practice guides following each training session. These guides provide written and auditory guidance for rapid and long-term language acquisition.
This 2 hour drop in class occurs on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Call 734-665-2915 for specific times and pricing. Participants:
- Master the visual and auditory techniques necessary for clear articulation of the 10 most commonly mispronounced sounds in English.
- Are taught the visual and auditory techniques necessary for clear articulation of their three most difficult sounds.
- Receive guided practice and individual feedback.
- Receive a copy of "Lose Your Accent in 28 Days" book and CD-ROM.
The Accent Reduction Institute (ARI) assessments provide both a metric for determining the areas in which a person struggles with effective communication and the instructional feedback to solve the problem. ARI assessments include:
- A 45 minute live session with a certified ARI accent reductionist. Interviews are given either on-site or using teleconferencing formats.
- A comprehensive assessment detailing the specific areas required for pronunciation proficiency.
- Immediate feedback and instruction regarding the techniques necessary to speak with clarity and precision.
- A customized roadmap for self-study. This roadmap ties directly to ARI's proprietary materials.
Please contact us at:info@lessaccent.com or (734) 665-2915 to schedule a customized ARI proficiency assessment.
Tuesday Evenings at The Accent Reduction Institute:
Join non-native English speakers every Tuesday evening for a four week, intensive accent reduction workshop.
Students will learn the five components of accurate English pronunciation: vowels, consonants, rhythm, stress, and intonation. Class size is limited to ten (10) participants. Attendees will receive individual feedback and opportunities for guided practice.
For a schedule of "Tuesday Evenings at ARI' please go to Public Training Schedule
