ACE offers individual assessment, consultation and training for clients in Calgary, Alberta. You will receive a detailed assessment of your English pronunciation skills and a written summary of your pronunciation needs. An individualized program will give you the tools to become a more effective communicator within your community and your workplace.

All assessment and training is provided by a certified and registered speech-language pathologist with specialized expertise in accent acquisition.

Contact lisa@accentoncanadianenglish.com for more information.

The Accent on Canadian English (ACE) Program teaches individuals who speak English as a second language (ESL) to speak clearly and confidently. Clients from all language backgrounds are guided through a through a series of training steps and listening and speaking exercises. This systematic approach results in English that is clearly understood by others.

Specific training in pronunciation and the mechanics of speech results in ESL clients being more effective communicators. Improved communication leads to increased levels of job satisfaction and employee retention as well as improved levels of customer/client satisfaction.


            Accent on Canadian English offers:

        Individual pronunciation assessments and consultation
        Individual and group training programs provided on-site
        Intensive two day pronunciation training workshops on-site
        Customized pronunciation training seminars and workshops
        Recording of customized CDs for specific workplace vocabulary and terminology

Quotes can be provided for any number of training hours that fit in with a client’s schedule and corporate training priorities. Individual and group training is typically fourteen weeks (two hours per week).

The ACE Program is used effectively with all first languages.

Contact lisa@accentoncanadianenglish.com for more information.

All assessment and training is provided by a certified and registered speech-language pathologist with specialized expertise in accent acquisition.


ACE corporate clients include:

      

   
   

Train the Trainer Workshops- Canadian Accent Acquisition

        "Teach Pronunciation Effectively"- ˝ day workshop

This ˝ day workshop is designed to enhance pronunciation instruction. Key components of effective pronunciation instruction are shared. Practical ideas and “take away” teaching strategies are emphasized. The Accent on Canadian English (ACE) Program is adaptable to the varied language levels of ESL students. The ACE Program is used as both a teaching resource and learning material for students.

Contact lisa@accentoncanadianenglish.com for more information.

         ACE “Train the Trainer” 2 day intensive workshop”

Learn to accurately evaluate Canadian English pronunciation and provide an effective accent modification program.

Facilitate acquisition of Canadian English accent with a systematic step by step program. This workshop is designed for ESL instructors and speech language pathologists working with ESL clients on pronunciation.

Workshop components include:

• ACE pronunciation assessment (administration, scoring & goal setting.)
• Key variables affecting pronunciation.
• International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) in assessment and training.
• Set up & implementation of effective pronunciation training curriculum.
• Making speech sounds overview.
• Sound elicitation techniques (trouble shooting resistant patterns.)
• Language specific pronunciation differences.
• ACE training sequence and steps to success.
• Facilitating key consonants & vowels.
• Facilitating common stress and intonation patterns.
• Applying new pronunciation skills into everyday speaking situations.