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​At Speaking Your Best, we offer the most comprehensive customized accent reduction and communication skills training programs on the market today. Improve your American English pronunciation and communication skills using the video conferencing platform of your choice.  What could be more convenient?

Your course should begin with a speech assessment to pinpoint your specific strengths and weaknesses in English.
 
Speech Assessment
This in-depth assessment takes approximately 45 minutes to one hour to complete.   During this time, you will complete specific speaking tasks in various areas of English  Once your evaluation is completed, Cheryl will analyze your speech and pinpoint specific strengths and weaknesses in spoken English, with recommendations included.  ​​
Register for your speech assessment here!

​SYB Customized Classes
Following your speech assessment, your instructor will recommend a course for you or you can choose the course you prefer.
​You have the options of choosing from three different programs (7 weeks, 12 weeks, 24 weeks).  ​

Click on the courses below to learn more!

​SYB 7-Week Course
The SYB 7-week accent reduction course is designed for non-native speakers of English who have a mild accent and Americans who want to modify a regional accent. 

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​SYB 12-Week Course
​Most popular course!
The SYB 12-week accent reduction program is designed for non-native speakers of English who have a good foundation in English, but have a significant accent.  This course is also designed for native American speakers who want to work on a regional accent and other speaking skills.

​SYB 24-Week Course
The SYB 24-week accent reduction course is designed for non-native speakers of English who have weaknesses in several areas of spoken English that interfere with communication. This course is designed for individuals who want to go at a slower rate or have several different goals they want to master.

​How The Program Works
What you will learn in your course
The skills you learn are directly related to your goals and specific weaknesses identified by your speech pathologist.  Speaking Your Best courses are very comprehensive and focus on every aspect of communication. There is no other program like it!    An example of some of the skills you may learn include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Improve American English pronunciation by learning how to pronounce accented sounds
  • using an appropriate speaking rate in all speaking situations
  • making your voice heard
  • mastery of basic grammar skills
  • American English stressing and intonation patterns
  • common American English expressions and idioms
  • social conversational skills: for example, making introductions, small talk, initiating and maintaining conversations
  • facilitating a business conference call
  • delivery of presentations
  • written language
  • management skills
  • how to speak tactfully and diplomatically
  • understanding the American culture in the workplace
  • leaving effective voicemails
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You will work privately with your instructor during each one-hour class and receive a homework assignment following each class with a summary of the skills reviewed during class and specific exercises for you to complete at home.  With daily practice and dedication to improving your speech, you speaking skills should improve by approximately 60% in a 12-week course.  Results will depend on several factors, including:  length of time speaking English, dedication to practice and improvement, current level of English proficiency, and ease of learning language.   Americans with a regional accent can expect to develop a neutral or "standard American English accent".  

Practice materials
All practice materials are included with each course.  You will be using Speaking Your Best Online, our secure student online practice website using your specific login information.  Your instructor will provide you with any supplemental materials needed that are not included on this website.

Documenting your improvement
At the end of your course, you will receive a final speech evaluation to document your improvement, at no cost to you. You will receive a written speech assessment report with details and improvement scores for each skill area addressed and recommendations for continued practice.

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Cheryl Posey, MS CCC-SLP
speakingyourbest@gmail.com
774-212-3241


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