Online Accent Reduction Training Using the Compton P-ESL Method
Maximize your confidence when speaking
When you speak with a foreign accent it can be difficult to be easily understood, leave you feeling self-conscious, reduce your confidence, or interfere with a professional opportunity. Online accent reduction can help.
If your goal is to maximize your confidence and comfort in speaking situations, phone conversations, face-to-face consultations, interviews, leading presentations, or simply socializing, then you are in the right place.
This training is for you if:
- You already have proficiency in English.
- You want to be understood the first time, every time.
- You want more confidence speaking on the phone.
- You want that second interview.
- You want to open yourself to more professional opportunities.
- You want to accelerate your career.
- You want to feel more comfortable in social situations.
- You want to blend in and have less focus on your accent.
Why work with me
I have been helping people improve their speaking skills for over 25 years as a certified Speech Therapist and Accent Reduction Trainer. I am a certified trainer in the Compton PESL Accent Modification Method. This Method is based on over 20 years of research. Studies have demonstrated a 50% or greater improvement in speech clarity for clients who complete their course training.
I will do a complete analysis of your spoken English and customize your training program. I am committed to using proven techniques to create noticeable and lasting changes in your speech clarity so your listeners will more easily understand you.
What clients say
Online Assessment
Ideal for students, professionals or job seekers with a foreign accent who experience difficulty being understood by others. If you are undecided about registering for an online accent reduction course, you can register for the online assessment and decide later about the course. In such cases, the cost of your assessment would be applied toward your course fee.
Includes:
- Collecting background information.
- Recording samples of reading and speaking.
- Approximately 30 minutes of your time to complete.
Once you complete your assessment I will analyze your speech, send you the report, and schedule a 15 minute video call to review your results. I will make a recommendation based on your results. If you choose to register for a course, I will create an individualized program to meet your personal communication needs.
Your Investment: $275
60 Day Online Course
This course is designed for individuals with a mild foreign accent.
Recommended when your assessment reveals less than eight specific English sound errors.
Includes:
- Online Assessment with a full analysis of your speech sounds.
- Fifteen minute video conference to review your assessment results.
- Eight live online training sessions 60 minutes in length.
- Daily home practice assignments including personalized audio recordings.
- Individualized pronunciation training of your 7 most challenging English sounds.
- Refinement of listening skills to support accurate English sound production.
- Improving use of the features of spoken English (stress patterns, intonation, speaking rate) that contribute most to the clarity and naturalness of your speech.
- Access to the online Client Platform Page with links to all the course materials.
- A post-training recording and calculation of the percent improvement of your spoken English.
- Lifetime subscription to the Compton P-ESL Web portal for on-going practice.
- Course Completion Certificate.
Your Investment:
- Individual students $1,990
- Groups (2-4 students) $1,390
50% due at registration
90 Day Course
This course is designed for individuals with heavily accented speech or for those who wish to work on specific projects (sales presentation, job interview, public speaking).
Recommended when your assessment reveals eight or more specific English sound errors.
Includes:
- Online Assessment with a full analysis of your speech sounds.
- Fifteen minute video conference to review your assessment results.
- Twelve live online training sessions 60 minutes in length.
- Daily home practice assignments including personalized audio recordings.
- Individualized pronunciation training of your 19 most challenging English sounds.
- Refinement of listening skills to support accurate English sound production.
- Improving use of the features of spoken English (stress patterns, intonation, speaking rate) that contribute most to the clarity and naturalness of your speech.
- Access to the online Client Platform Page with links to all the course materials.
- A post-training recording and calculation of the percent improvement of your spoken English.
- Lifetime subscription to the Compton P-ESL Web portal for on-going practice.
- Course Completion Certificate.
Your Investment:
- Individual students $2,750
- Groups (2-4 students) $1,950
50% due at registration
Want to try out the Compton PESL online practice program?
Ask about a DEMO ACCOUNT!
how do I sign up?
Before registering for the course it is important that I have a clear understanding of your unique situation and your desired outcome. This is best accomplished with a short phone call, which also allows me to listen to your accent.
Scroll down to the bottom of this page to “Get a FREE 30 Minute Consultation” and enter your name and email with a short note. I will respond to your message and then we will set up a call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pronunciation is often not taught, even when you are learning a language. You have to learn to hear the sounds of English before you can produce them. To further complicate matters, English words are not necessarily pronounced the way they are spelled. Pronunciation requires skill (that means practice) not just knowledge.
Speech-language pathologists (SLP) are certified professionals trained at a master’s degree level. We specialize in all aspects of speech production and are experts in training techniques that will improve your speech clarity and guide you to develop new speech habits.
Most extended healthcare plans cover services from a registered SLP. It is best for you to check your personal plan and find out about your benefits, as well as any documentation required.
If you are not fully understood by your customers and colleagues, you may miss opportunities. Heavily accented speech may hinder the possibilities for career advancement.
Homework is an integral part of the program. You will be assigned daily practice exercises available to you online.
Research findings suggest people who complete their recommended course and practice assignments experience at least a 50% improvement in their spoken English. Your success is directly related to your commitment to home practice and the quality of your practice.
No. Improvement of your spoken English is based on many factors, most importantly your commitment to daily practice. The more effort you put in to your sessions and home practice, the more improvement you will see, just like with every other skill.
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