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Music To My Ears (!) at the End of our English Pronunciation Course
So we finished our 6-week Advanced English Pronunciation for Professionals course last week. I remember that as I was putting away a few things, I overheard the training participants lingering by the elevator door. They were having a conversation about...
read moreUpcoming Chicago Loop English Pronunciation Skills Course
Last week, one training participant in our Chicago Loop English Pronunciation Skills for Professionals course said, I had no idea that working with my English pronunciation would involve much more than the mechanical copy & repeat of sounds. I smiled and replied,...
read moreIf You’re Motivated, Practice Smart
So where do you go when you want to improve your English pronunciation or public speaking skills? A book? You Tube? There are some fantastic English pronunciation resources out there. There is Susan Cameron's Perfecting Your English Pronunciation and...
read moreFeedback Is Easier To Give Than To Receive, But Is It Always?
Last week, I talked about how if you're needing to improve your English speaking skills over the next 2-3 months, make sure to ask yourself the right questions, use the appropriate resources, and make the time. Now I'd like to add: Place great value in...
read moreWhat You Ought To Do If You Need To Improve Your English Speaking Skills
Here in the U.S., it’s back to work time for many people. Back to meetings (in-person & virtual), webcasts, and presentations. Back to the global workplace where one's clear and controlled spoken English can help save time and build relationships....
read moreOne Quick Tip To Speak & Be Better Understood In Spoken English
Let me ask: Have you ever paid attention to your lips, mouth, and jaw when you communicate in spoken English? Have you ever paid attention to how your mouth moves when you speak in your first (or second or third) language? I recommend taking out a mirror....
read moreUpcoming Chicago Loop Accent Modification & English Pronunciation Programs
Summer is finally in full swing in Chicago. For some, this is a perfect time to "level up" their spoken English. By "level up," I mean one or more of the following: Pronouncing work words used on a daily basis more accurately Sounding more confident...
read moreOne Secret To Efficiently Improve Your English Pronunciation
If you look at the English pronunciation roadmap that I posted in April, you can see that my global English-speech training programs typically concentrate on the specific sounds (vowels and consonants) and rhythm features (stress & intonation) of spoken English....
read moreWhat’s Does Your English Pronunciation Roadmap Look Like?
If you are wanting to improve your global English speaking skills, having a specific roadmap makes the most sense. This helps with not only training direction but also with the measurement of improvement. People ask me, If I work with you or sign up for one of your...
read moreEnglish Pronunciation Priorities for Speakers of 15 Language Groups
Are you a non-native English speaking professional who needs to communicate in spoken English with more clarity, ease, and efficiency? Think back to your last couple of presentations, webcasts, and client/in-house meetings. Like with any professional skill, it's best...
read moreSarah Gallant, Spoken-English Communication Trainer & Coach
