Speaking American English

Do you hesitate when you are communicating with others outside the workplace because you are worried that you will not be understood? This program utilizes activities to build the participant’s ability to improve pronunciation of American English speech sounds, build English intonation patterns, increase understanding/use of phrasal verbs and idiomatic language and build linguistic skills to enhance speed and fluency of communication.

Program Benefits

  • Learn the general rules for English intonation and how to pronounce English sounds that are difficult to say.
  • Increase confidence in the ability to communicate in English for activities of daily living such as telephone calls, shopping, and appointments.
  • Learn grammar rules for more effective communication.
  • Increase confidence in the ability to comprehend and use idiomatic language and phrasal verbs.

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