Building Bridges Accent Comprehension Program
Building Bridges: Tuning Your Ear to Accents uses ARI's patent-pending methodology. It is a comprehensive, interactive seminar which provides answers to the following questions:
- What causes language barriers? What is an accent?
- Why is English pronunciation difficult for non-native English speakers?
- How can I avoid and repair communication breakdowns in my workplace?
- How can I "tune my ear" to understand the accents of my clients and colleagues?
- How can I accurately pronounce non-English names?
- What should I do if I don't understand a non-native English speaker in conversation?
- How can I create stress-free communication in my workplace?
Read an article on Building Bridges in AOL Daily Finance.
Communication and Diversity Training
Accent-comprehension training allows "smart companies and smart organizations to take responsibility and work proactively to build their half of the bridge."
- Anne P. Copeland, Executive Director of the Interchange Institute, Brookline, MA
Who is Using Accent Comprehension?
ARI's accent comprehension training programs are used across the country and around the globe. We've customized our curriculum for US medics deploying on humanitarian aid missions, financial services consultants, IT specialists, teachers, pilots and flight attendants, and a variety of other professionals working with multicultural teams.
Our clients include but are not limited to: General Motors, the American Red Cross, the Department of Defense, the Naval Post-Graduate School, and others.
Who is Talking About Accent Comprehension Training?
As the pioneer of accent comprehension training, ARI continues to receive national recognition for building bridges of communication in our global economy. Read more about ARI leadership in the area of accent comprehension training.