3-for-1: Global Talent in the Chicago Loop, Listen Up!

3-for-1: Global Talent in the Chicago Loop, Listen Up!

Are you an international speaker of English in Chicago? Are you finishing up a professional program in the Loop? Are you already an executive or industry expert who would like to feel more at ease while interacting in today’s business lingua franca, English?Take a...

Communicate in your clearest spoken English: Consonants Rule!

A couple of weeks ago, I sent out a survey to learn what would help my current & past clients—driven international speakers of English who have taken my global-English speech (aka accent modification or accent reduction) training programs. Across the board, they...
What do professional presentations & the TOEFL-iBT have in common?

What do professional presentations & the TOEFL-iBT have in common?

The TOEFL-iBT is a standardized exam which international speakers of English need to take for entry into an American university. Different universities and departments decide what minimum scores in speaking, listening, writing, and reading a candidate needs in order...
Listen First!

Listen First!

Listeners First! In-person speech & Presentation Delivery Tips from a Chicago-based talk shop Hosting a party anytime soon? Getting ready to open the door with a warm smile, open arms, food, and drinks? You’ve planned for what it takes to get people talking,...