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Archive of month: 2013

What Is Accent-Reduction Training?

Do people often ask you to repeat what you say? Do you feel like your accent is holding you back in your career? If so, you may benefit from an accent reduction training program. What exactly is accent-reduction training? First, let’s talk about what it is not. Accent reduction training is not designed to eliminate […]

Clarity Counts!

Have you been accused of mumbling? Do people ask you to repeat what you’ve just said? Do you feel like your speech is holding you back from advancing in your career? Whether you’re giving a presentation, interviewing for a job, or conversing with clients and colleagues, clear, articulate speech is a must for professional communication. […]

Speech training for the medical community

Alina ia great to work with. I have learned a lot and feel more confident in speaking. The materials were very helpful. On a scale of 1-5 I would rate the experience a 5. Thank you. L. Nunez 12/18/13

Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking!

Does the thought of speaking in front of a group make you break out in a cold sweat? You’re not alone! Public speaking is one of the most common fears. At Corporate Speech Solutions, we help our clients gain the communication skills to master presentations and public speaking with professionalism and confidence. But even with […]

Maintain a Strong, Confident Voice with Vocal Hygiene

When trying to improve professional communication skills, most people focus on two factors: developing efficient, effective professional language, and speaking with clarity and confidence. However, there is one crucial factor that often gets overlooked: vocal quality. If you’re like most professionals, you use your voice non-stop throughout the workday.  Vocal strain and fatigue are common by-products […]

Speak Like a Professional: Word Endings

One of the trickiest skills to learn when improving professional speech skills or improving an American English accent is producing clear connected speech. Words that you may be able to produce correctly on their own may suddenly seem unclear or less understandable when used in the context of a sentence or in conversation. This is […]

Improving American English Pronunciation: Beware the Stress!

When trying to improve an American English accent, most people focus on the sounds in a word. While learning how to pronounce the consonant and vowel sounds of Standard American English is a core component of accent reduction, there are other, more subtle aspects of American English that often prevent people from sounding like a […]

Improving American English Pronunciation: Voiced and Unvoiced Sounds

One of the most difficult parts of learning English is mastering all of the subtle differences in pronunciation. Learning how to produce sounds with an American English accent is what makes the difference between sounding like a non-native English speaker, and sounding like you’ve mastered the language. Last week we discussed one of the trickier […]

Improving American English Pronunciation

Learning English as a second language and mastering an American accent can be tricky. Even once the words and grammar of English are mastered, learning to pronounce the subtle differences in sounds that make up the American accent can be a problem for many people. If you haven’t grown up listening to the American accent […]

Exciting News from Corporate Speech Solutions!

At Corporate Speech Solutions, we’re constantly working to develop new materials to help you “say it better!” Today we’re excited to announce that the brand new third edition of our hit workbook, Taking Business: When English Is Your Second Language, is now available!   Whether you’re a business professional looking to reduce your foreign accent, […]