Q. How will accent reduction help my organization?
Q. How will an accent coach help my employees?
Q. Will people be offended if I offer accent reduction training?
Q. How long does it take to get results?
Q. Where does instruction take place?
Q. Are Accent Reduction Institute instructors qualified?
Q. Are results measurable?
Q. Does the Accent Reduction Institute offer customized programs?
Q. Does accent reduction really work?
Q. How will accent reduction help my organization?
A. Accent reduction training at ARI:
- increases sales and maximizes profitability
- removes language barriers and miscommunications
- facilitates effective teamwork
- creates inclusive environments
- contributes to the bottom line
- removes language barriers and miscommunications
Q. How will an accent coach help my employees?
A. According to a 2008 survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, communication skills are the number one quality sought by employers. Improved pronunciation:
- creates opportunities for career advancement
- raises confidence
- facilitates effective teamwork
- improves employee-customer relations
Q. Will people be offended if I offer accent reduction training?
A. Our experience has been that non-native English speakers welcome the opportunity to build effective communication skills and “level the playing field”. Accent reduction at ARI is built around eliminating language barriers while helping people maintain their unique cultural identities. We recognize that an accent is a speech pattern; we all have an accent. Accent reduction offers an excellent means to support the needs of a diverse global workforce.
Q. How long does it take to get results?
A. Using ARI's accent reduction methodology and curriculum, improvement is noticeable in just two hourly sessions. A full curriculum is determined by the client's level of proficiency. Instruction does not typically go beyond 20 total hours.
Q. Where does instruction take place?
A. Classes and workshops are offered at the client's workplace, at our offices, or via tele-conferencing, video-conferencing, and web-conferencing.
Q. Are Accent Reduction Institute instructors qualified?
A. ARI faculty of accent coaches are certified speech language pathologists, linguists, and/or university level instructors who are certified in the Ravin Method® of rapid language acquisition.
Q. Are results measurable?
A. ARI students have preset objectives with a specified length of coursework duration. A language proficiency assessment is available prior to the start of the program. A progress report is also available for students and/or employers at the conclusion of each course.
Q. Does the Accent Reduction Institute offer customized programs?
A. Yes; ARI will customize our training programs to fit you organization’s needs. We create customized software learning tools to support your training objectives. Our programs are scalable to meet national and/or global initiatives.
Q. Does accent reduction really work?
A. Yes; ARI training with a certified accent coach allows our clients to quickly, decisively, and permanently change the motor memory of their speech apparatus. In doing so, our clients easily master English sounds that had previously been impossible to pronounce.
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