ARI provides instructional programs for non-native English speakers who struggle to communicate clearly with colleagues, students, and peers.
Seminars
In these small group workshops, participants learn hands-on techniques to immediately begin speaking with clarity, confidence, and ease.
- Half-day seminars
Half-day Seminars
In three and a half hours, participants:
- Are taught the visual, sensory, and auditory techniques necessary to pronounce English sounds that do not occur in other languages.
- Become familiar with the patterns of rhythm, stress and intonation specific to American pronunciation.
- Receive guided practice and individual feedback.
- Receive a copy of "American Pronunciation: Core Techniques for Success" book, audio CD and DVD.
"Must have for international students. Period."
"The best executive skills workshop that I've attended! This will change the way I speak."
-Half-Day Seminar participants, University of Michigan, Ross School of Business
- Full-day seminars
Full-day Seminars
In seven hours, participants:
- Learn the pronunciation techniques necessary to articulate all Standard American Pronunciation sounds. Specifically: 15 vowel sounds, 24 consonant sounds, and extensive patterns of rhythm, stress and intonation.
- Receive intensive practice and coaching using ARI's proprietary materials, customized to each individual participant and their needs.
- Receive a copy of "American Pronunciation: Core Techniques for Success" book, audio CD and DVD.
"The best in the field."
"The course is just what I need to help me interview effectively."
"No more 'what?...what did you say?'"
-Full-Day Seminar participants, Cornell University, Johnson School of Business
Seminars are provided on-site, and scheduled according to the university or department's needs. Speak with an ARI program manager to schedule a seminar at your school.
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Semester Courses:
ARI provides semester courses to international students and faculty either on-site or using our distance learning format. Classes:
- Are designed according to the needs and objectives of the department.
- Teach the pronunciation techniques necessary to articulate all components of free flowing speech: vowels, consonants, and patterns of rhythm, stress, and intonation.
- Utilize ARI's proprietary learning materials based on the Ravin Method® of rapid and long term language acquisition.
- Can be attended by small groups of students or faculty, or on an individual basis.
Contact an ARI program manager to design a semester course for your organization.
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