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Accent Modification 

In today’s competitive world of business, it’s essential for employers and employees at every level to communicate clearly. NYSS will help you improve your production of Standard American English whether you are a foreign-born English speaker or native New Yorker who wants to eliminate your NY accent.

Foreign Accent Modification

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At NYSS, you will improve your pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, and voice to communicate more effectively in American English. After completing our foreign accent reduction program, our clients report:

  • Greater confidence when speaking English in all settings

  • More job advancements

  • Increased effectiveness when communicating in professional and personal settings

  • A noticeable decrease in the number of times they need to repeat themselves to be understood

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Our foreign accent modification program includes:

  • A comprehensive speech assessment by a licensed speech-language pathologist

  • An individualized program based on an analysis of your speech

  • A customized program with words and expressions you use at work and at home

  • All program materials

  • Daily practice assignments to reinforce your newly acquired skills

  • A final assessment to measure your improvement

  • A lifetime membership to an online program to help you maintain your new skills upon completion of our program

Regional Accent Modification

A regional accent is a way of speaking that is specific to the area in which you live, such as the New York dialect. Accents give our speech color and are reflections of the various cultures in our society.


However, regional dialects may cause prejudices and stereotypes in some situations. You should consider accent modification if your regional dialect interferes with your ability to communicate successfully in social or professional settings.

 

What is Standard American English (SAE)?
Standard American English (SAE) is a way of speaking which is identifiably American, but does not distract the listener with regional variations. It is the type of pronunciation that is most widely used and accepted by educated speakers across the country. SAE is used by the majority of radio and television personalities throughout the United States. NYSS will help you develop the speech patterns of Standard American English.


Our regional accent modification program includes:

  • A comprehensive speech assessment by a licensed speech-language pathologist

  • A customized program based on an analysis of your speech

  • All instructional materials

  • Daily practice exercises to reinforce your new speech patterns

  • A final assessment to measure your success

Foreign Accent Modification

At NYSS, you will improve your pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, and voice to communicate more effectively in American English. After completing our foreign accent reduction program, our clients report:

  • Greater confidence when speaking English in all settings

  • More job advancements

  • Increased effectiveness when communicating in professional and personal settings

  • A noticeable decrease in the number of times they need to repeat themselves to be understood

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Our foreign accent modification program includes:

  • A comprehensive speech assessment by a licensed speech-language pathologist

  • An individualized program based on an analysis of your speech

  • A customized program with words and expressions you use at work and at home

  • All program materials

  • Daily practice assignments to reinforce your newly acquired skills

  • A final assessment to measure your improvement

  • A lifetime membership to an online program to help you maintain your new skills upon completion of our program

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