accent training & business english

Accent training for improved communication

Certainly, accents sometimes come off as charming and indicative of foreign mystique. However, if a thick accent means a thick communication barrier, the accented speaker's mystique might include the mystery of what he means to say. In a business setting, such a communication breakdown can have a negative impact on the business' efficiency, productivity, and ultimately its bottom line. The Business English courses available through CAL Learning include accent training that can round the rough edges of a foreign speaker's speech for the benefit of their business and their everyday life. Few understand the complexity of the processes that constitute an accent, and the challenge that English language learners face as they attempt to reduce their accents. Fortunately, our programs use efficient, state-of-the-art methods for the effective reduction of accents.

Business English Courses can reduce accents

Changing one's speech is no easy task. Accent training requires motivation and perseverance on the part of both trainer and the trainee. Many are happily surprised at the level of complexity and depth of the CAL Learning programs. CAL Learning courses focus on more than just proper grammar and pronunciation. Our training focuses on the following areas and more:

• Cultural understanding
• Intonation patterns
• Thought/breath groups
• Articulation
• Liaisons
• Emotional expression

Once the trainee improves on the processes above, communicative efficacy will also improve. Because our language training programs implement well-tested methods, students obtain skills with relative quickness. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Continue reading for a brief overview of other courses available at Cal Learning.

More language training courses

Since businesses would be unwise to disregard the value of effective language and communication skills, CALLearning.com proudly presents training options in the areas of Business English, world languages, and general communication. These three offer comprehensive solutions to what business lacks in the realm of language. Business English courses include training in grammar, conversation, accent reduction, and business writing. Our World Languages department can help speakers of virtually any major language--including Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Mandarin, and more--develop a greater confidence in their speaking. Our general communication department offers many helpful workshops. Please browse this site to learn more about how language training at CAL Learning can help you and your business succeed.