Public Speaking & English Pronunciation Training

Public speaking typically refers to talking in front of a large audience. Recently, the definition has expanded to include any form of speaking to an audience such as pre-recorded speeches and virtual. Public speaking and presentation skills have an increasingly important role in academics, workplace advancement, networking, and social interactions. However, fear of public speaking is also the most common phobia. Speech rate, intensity (volume), body language and eye contact, fluency, and conciseness can impact speaking confidence and the way a message is received.

English pronunciation training is a service provided to increase precision and accuracy in Standard American English. This involves identifying common error patterns, targeting stress and intonation, and addressing grammar and word usage to increase confidence and clarity in spoken and written American English.

*These are both elective services and do not indicate a communication disorder.

You may benefit from public speaking or English pronunciation training services if…

 

  • You are an English Language Learner looking to expand your American English proficiency

  • You want to overcome your fear of public speaking

  • You want to build your confidence in your communication skills

  • You are in a profession that requires clear communication

  • You have trouble making yourself understood

  • You wish to learn a new accent or dialect

  • You want to improve your communication over the phone or virtual platforms

  • You want to improve presentation or interview skills

  • You wish to improve your communication for career advancement

  • You want to improve class performance

How We Can Help

At State of Mind Speech & Swallowing, our primary focus is to assist you in reaching your communication goals. We analyze your speech, communication style, and personality factors that can all contribute to your public speaking and communication skills. We also provide targeted services for specific communication needs such as preparing for a presentation or interview.

For English pronunciation services, we complete speech analysis to identify articulatory, stress, and intonation patterns to improve your proficiency in Standard American English. Individual and group sessions as well as our intensive 13-week long program are available.

Certifications & Training

 

Compton Pronouncing English as a Second Language (P-ESL)

The Compton P-ESL program was developed by Dr. Arthur Compton. This approach consists of a customized program tailored to your specific speech patterns, pronunciation, and proficiency delivered across 13 sessions. Completion of this program will result in a minimum of 50% reduction in error patterns.