Method:
The most important aspect of developing a new accent is mindfulness. Many people with strong accents don't realize that others have trouble understanding them. By helping clients develop a mindful approach to speech, Speak Easy helps clients make a meaningful change in the way they communicate.
Erica Walch is certified in the proven Compton P-ESL (Pronouncing English as a Second Language) method which teaches people how to recognize and produce the sounds of spoken American English. The Compton method was developed at the San Francisco Institute of Language and Phonology by Dr. Arthur J. Compton, an experienced linguist. Since 1983, the Compton method has helped thousands of non-native English speakers change their accents -- and their lives.
Clients can choose individual or group classes, in-person or at a distance, depending on what works best for each person's situation.
By the completion of
the course, clients gain at least a 50% improvement in their ability to
be understood.
Since it opened in 2006, Speak Easy has helped over 100 people change their lives through accent modification training.
Fees:
15 weeks of individual training (in person or at a distance) costs $1,999. 15 weeks of in-person group training costs $1,499 per person (maximum of five people per group). These costs include all materials, as well as the initial and final speech analysis and a detailed progress report. Discounts are available for groups from the same employer.
Most employers pay for this training for their employees. Please contact Speak Easy for more information.
Payment:
Companies can pay by check or purchase order. Individuals can pay by check, credit card, or PayPal, by using the button below.
For information about group discounts, please contact me.