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Accent Reduction Institute

Accent Reduction Institute. Decoding Foreign Accents™ and Mastering English Pronunciation Creating Seamless Communication at Critical Junctures. Language and Our Global Taskforce. A universal language Eliminating Language Barriers: ROI. Eliminating Language Barriers.

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Accent Reduction Institute

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  1. Accent Reduction Institute Decoding Foreign Accents™ and Mastering English Pronunciation Creating Seamless Communication at Critical Junctures

  2. Language and Our Global Taskforce • A universal language • Eliminating Language Barriers: ROI

  3. Eliminating Language Barriers • When meaning is not transparent • Indirect Speech • Sarcasm • Informal Speech • Giving Commands

  4. Eliminating Language Barriers • Accent = Pronunciation = Speech Pattern • So…Who has an accent? • Components

  5. Why is English Pronunciation Difficult? • Spelling • Different Sounds • Stress patterns • Intonation Patterns

  6. Why is English Pronunciation Difficult? • Word Endings: English vs. Other Languages • Language Acquisition Process

  7. Decoding Foreign Accents™ Agenda • Part I: The Spanish Accent • Part II: Accents from the subcontinent of India (Bengali) • Part III: The Chinese Accent

  8. Decoding Foreign Accents™ Practicum

  9. Ravin Method™: Mastering English Pronunciation • Most Common Sounds in English • Articulation Techniques for Non-Native English Speakers

  10. Ravin Method™: Mastering English Pronunciation Practicum

  11. Contact Us Accent Reduction Institute 410 N. 4th Avenue The Godfrey Building Ann Arbor, MI. 48104 734-665-2915 www.lessaccent.com

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