Accent Reduction Train-the-Trainer for Universities

BEST PRACTICES FOR TEACHING ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION

This is an accent reduction train-the-trainer program. We teach university faculty how to create accent reduction programs using our proprietary methodology and curricula. Attendees enable their international students to speak with clarity, confidence, and ease.

This training is for speech pathologists, linguists, and/or TESOL instructors.

SUCCESS STORIES:

“Accents International's training enabled our accent coaches at Tennessee State University to provide consistent and professional training to our many faculty and graduate students who are working to reduce their accent. Accents International provides excellent onsite training and dependable follow up. Our accent modification program has improved tremendously.”

PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY & AUDIOLOGY, TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

PROGRAM ATTENDEES LEARN

The essential cultural competencies for teaching pronunciation to professionals for whom English is a second language
Step-by-step techniques for teaching accent reduction:
- 21 standard American English vowel sounds
- 26 standard American English consonant sounds
- 40+ patterns of rhythm, stress, and intonation
How to create assessments and interdisciplinary practice material
Strategies and best practices for long-term skill acquisition
Answers to nearly every question non-native English speakers ask about English pronunciation

MEET JUDY RAVIN

Our train-the-trainer program is conducted exclusively by president and founder Judy Ravin. Judy has worked with faculty and graduate students at:

The US Foreign Services Institute – School of Language Studies
State University of New York, Albany
Tennessee State University
Hawaii Pacific University

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does an Accent Reduction Train-the-Trainer program help our university?

Your TESOL faculty, linguists, and/or SLP’s will lead your university’s international staff to success. They’ll enable your international staff to teach with clarity and your students to learn with ease.

How does an Accent Reduction Train-the-Trainer program help our broader community?

Your university will be well positioned to provide comprehensive accent reduction as part of its adult continuing education program. Make accent reduction training available to your community’s professionals who speak English as a second language.

What credentials are needed to take your Accent Reduction Train-the-Trainer program?

Train-the-Trainer participants should be staff and/or faculty in the Departments of Linguistics, TESOL, TEFL, or Speech-Language Pathology.

Who conducts Accent Reduction Train-the-Trainer?

Train-the-Trainer for Universities is conducted by Judy Ravin, President and Co-Founder of Accents International. Ravin is the author of three English pronunciation books including the renowned American Pronunciation: Core Techniques for Success.

What does the program include?

Your staff receives:

Twelve hours of live training
A comprehensive Accent Reduction Train-the-Trainer manual with instructions for teaching every aspect of the American accent
Copies of Accents International’s pre- and post-program course assessments
A site-license to Accents International’s proprietary online learning library

When and where is Accent Reduction Train-the-Trainer conducted?

Accent Reduction Train-the-Trainer is conducted online or onsite, per your preference.

Dates and times of training are determined based on your staff’s scheduling needs.

What does Accent Reduction Train-the-Trainer cost?

Pricing is determined by the number of university trainers and level of customization requested.

How many people can take the training?

Up to fifteen participants per cohort. No limit to the number of cohorts per university.

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Thank-you for visiting Accents International, your partner for Accent Reduction Classes and More!

Author : Judy Ravin