Accent Reduction Institute In The News

2010 News & Interviews

Sept: Judy Ravin, President of ARI, interviewed on CBS Radio (MP3 format).
Sept: ARI's American accent training featured in USA Today.
May: "Accent-comprehension training allows 'smart companies and smart organizations to take responsibility and work proactively to build their half of the bridge,'" says Tanya Mohn AOL DailyFinance article on ARI.

Aug: Accent Reduction Institute's software language tools (PDF 2.3mb) featured in Military Training Technology pg. 4.
Aug: ARI's methods for rapid language learning and accent training described in AnnArborChronicle.com.
ARI's presentation on "Decoding" and comprehending accents featured in the World Aviation Training Conference's (WATS) 2009 Show Daily.
Judy Ravin, President of ARI presents at the international World Aviation Training Conference in Orlando, FL on April 29-30, 2009
Judy Ravin named as a finalist for the Ernst and Young 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
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Accent Reduction Institute wins Crain's Detroit Business 2008: Small Business Award on Nov. 21st, 2008.
HR Marketer and Talent Management both feature The Accent Reduction Institute and their partner, Novations, in their June articles "Accent Reduction Training Gains Ground Among Employers".
Crain's Detroit features Judy Ravin in their Apr. 14th article: "Reporters Notebook: Helping New Immigrants"
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DiversityInc.com features Judy Ravin and the Accent Reduction Institute: "Will Your Accent Keep You From Getting Ahead?" December 13, 2007
See the Detroit News report on ARI. Watch the YouTube video on pronunciation training.
Judy Ravin, President of the Accent Reduction Institute, interviewed on WXYT (97.1 FM Detroit) on Oct. 31st, 2007 7:30 am, EST.
LA Times features the Accent Reduction Institute, Oct. 23, 2007
Metromode.com, August 10, 2007. "What sets ARI apart from other accent reduction classes is the software developed and virtual classroom it creates. Students need nothing more than a webcam and an internet connection." Amy Whitesall, reporter. Read the Accent Reduction Institute feature
Judy Ravin featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. July 17, 2007
Immigrants take classes to learn U.S. accent: With thousands of distinct accents, no wonder Americans have trouble understanding each other. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports on one woman's quest to help us all communicate.
Judy Ravin, President of the Accent Reduction Institute, featured in The New York Times, "Her goal," Ravin said, "is to make people independent." June 5, 2007
GM Diversity: The Inside Scoop, April, 2007. "Already GM has seen how this service can help a team work effectively, and it also brings a team closer together."
Judy Ravin, President of the Accent Reduction Institute, featured in The Detroit News.
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TheStreet.com, December 22, 2006 As our clients "participate in clear, effective communications and really express their professional expertise without being interrupted, their confidence skyrockets," explains Judy Ravin, president of the Accent Reduction Institute (ARI)
The Accent Reduction Institute expands into Kerrytown Market space,"Ravin said the move to the new building is just in time as her faculty is about to double and the current building couldn't handle it." Ann Arbor News, July 13, 2006
Pronunciation For Professionals: Accentuate the Positive (PDF 195kb). Detroit Free Press, May 22, 2006
ESD & ARI Join Forces for Global Communication Efforts, Automation Alley, May 11, 2006
"The Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD) and the Accent Reduction Institute (ARI) have formed a new alliance to serve the communication needs of engineers and technology professionals in today's global market. ARI, the industry leader in accent reduction instruction, will offer training to ESD members and members of affiliate organizations at a special discounted rate."
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English Communications Services Bought By Menlo Innovations, MI Tech News, Sep 12, 2005
"Last spring, Judy Ravin, president of an accent reduction service, approached Menlo Innovations about developing software to automate the process. Menlo President Rich Sheridan liked English Communications Services so much, he bought the company in August."
Small biz finds niche by helping others lose their accents, "Learning English pronunciation is critical because English is the common language of international business." Crain's Detroit Business, Feb. 21, 2005
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Accent reduction expert, Judy Ravin, publishes book and interactive CD-ROM system, first to help busy professionals achieve accurate American English pronunciation in one month. August 2004. Featured on Yahoo.Finance.
National Public Radio (NPR) Interview of Accent Reduction Specialist Judy Ravin (MP3 10.1mb), CEO of English Communication Services, LLC.
Accentuating the Positive (PDF 187kb), Business Direct Weekly (BDW), December 18-24, 2003
Expert Makes Accents Less Pronounced (PDF 190kb), Detroit Free Press- Mike Wendland
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