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ARE YOU A CANDIDATE FOR
ACCENT MODIFICATION TREATMENT?
Although one may speak English fluently, many intelligent foreign-born professionals have accents that cause them to be perceived as uneducated or incompetent. Because of this, they often suffer frustration and anxiety in business communications, and find they are unable to advance in their careers.
| Are you someone
who speaks accented English? Can you answer yes to the
following questions? |
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Are you often
asked to repeat yourself? |
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Are you shy or
embarrassed when you use English? |
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Are your listeners
distracted by your accent thereby missing the point of
your message? |
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Do your pronunciation
problems make you appear less competent? |
If so, there is help available. Individually tailored programs target those speech sounds and patterns that are difficult.
Those who have completed accent modification training through the Center are more confident, effective communicators. Participants and their employers report improved job performance.
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