3 Weeks
ยทCohort-based Course
This course helps internationally-trained professionals improve their clarity and confidence in spoken English.
3 Weeks
ยทCohort-based Course
This course helps internationally-trained professionals improve their clarity and confidence in spoken English.
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Course overview
This course is designed to help internationally trained professionals understand fundamental differences between their current pronunciation and clearer English pronunciation.
By understanding the nuances of English sound production, you'll not only improve your clarity, but youโll also experience an improved sense of belonging in English-speaking environments.
Gain the most valued soft skill that will last you a lifetime - communication clarity.ย
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Angela Chung is the founder and clinical director of Speak Fluent Inc., a Toronto based online communication coaching practice specializing in communication training for working professionals.ย
As a certified speech-language pathologist with a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Alberta, Angelaโs expertise lies in her technical knowledge and intentional work to make long-lasting impact on a personโs communication habits.ย
Angelaโs passion is helping professionals to achieve their desired speaking voice and overcome language barriers, enabling them to fully participate and build stronger connections in cross-cultural workplace environments.
If youโd like to learn more about 1 on 1 coaching from me or my team, you can contact me at angela@speakfluent.ca.
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The presence of a different accent can significantly increase the cognitive load and listener effort required to understand speech. Research shows that even mild accents cause the listener to expend more cognitive resources to comprehend the message. This increased processing demand can lead to fatigue and comprehension breakdowns, especially in noisy environments and for complex/abstract topics.
Just as an English speaker would have to learn the different sounds and tones in Chinese to make themselves more intelligible, a lot of immigrants/foreign trained professionals seek out accent training to reduce friction in their English communication environments.ย
Each cohort will be specific to one language background.
I recognize that there are MANY dialects of one language that can have different patterns; however, I have taken their similarities and created a dedicated program for you to follow.
โ16 CRUCIAL SOUNDS, STRESS PATTERNS, INTONATION, OVERALL CLARITY
The rules of your first language will affect how you speak English. Each language has a different set of sounds and patterns that they work with, which differ from English,
This course will guide you through a comprehensive exploration of a total of 16 essential sound patterns - 8 essential sound pairs in English, including consonants and vowels. By focusing on minimal pairs and sound patterns as a whole, you'll develop the ability to differentiate between words that previously caused confusion, even for words that we donโt cover during the course.ย
Youโll learn how to produce these sounds accurately in various words and sentences with me during the live sessions.
Sometimes English has a different use for stress patterns and intonation patterns compared to your first language. English can use any tone for the same word in English and it'll still have the same meaning. English tone helps add additional information about the word's importance.
By the end of this course, you can expect to see noticeable improvements in your English pronunciation and overall clarity.
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You speak a Chinese dialect (e.g., Mandarin, Cantonese) as your first language and other resources were too general and too basic for you.
02
Clarity in English is crucial for your role and you want to get your message across the first time, without needing to repeat yourself.
03
You're a Chinese speaker and you want to sound more natural speaking English.
Describe key differences between English and Chinese
You will understand how to control your speech system - your lip and tongue movements, and your voice - for patterns of sound that don't exist in Chinese.
Differentiate between commonly confused English sounds and their correct pronunciation
We'll be reviewing minimal pairs to help highlight sound contrasts. You will distinguish between sounds in real words, like "sit" vs. "seat", in both production and comprehension.
Self-assess your pronunciation through comparison with audio recordings to identify at least 3 specific sound patterns for practice
Self awareness and self monitoring are key skills to be able to make changes in your own speech. Listen, compare, and make adjustments to the sound you produce for increased accuracy.
Use English stress patterns to make words and sentences sound more natural
Learn common intonation patterns that can be applied across words and sentences. Be able to place stress in the right place within words and emphasize them in a sentence.
Use English intonation patterns to emphasize key words in everyday conversations
Intonation requires control of the variation in pitch across a sentence. Practice emphasizing keywords using dramatic high-low pitch patterns to make it easy for listeners to pay attention to your intended message.
Apply techniques to improve clarity of your overall message for unfamiliar listeners
Use at least 3 strategies to improve listener comprehension without modifying your accent. These strategies will also set a good foundation for learning English pronunciation.
Interactive live sessions
Lifetime access to course materials
21 in-depth lessons
Direct access to instructor
3 projects to apply learnings
Guided feedback & reflection
Private community of peers
Course certificate upon completion
Maven Satisfaction Guarantee
This course is backed by Mavenโs guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.
English Clarity for Internationally-trained Professionals
Week 1
Aug 2โAug 4
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Week 2
Aug 5โAug 11
Nothing scheduled for this week.
Week 3
Aug 12โAug 16
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MscSLP, S-LP | Communication Coach for Professionals | Clinical Director and Founder at Speak Fluent
Angela Chung is the founder of Speak Fluent Inc., a Toronto based online communication coaching practice specializing in communication training for working professionals.ย
As a certified speech therapist with a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Alberta, Angelaโs expertise lies in her technical knowledge and intentional work to make long-lasting impacts on a personโs communication habits.ย
Want 1 on 1 coaching from me or my team? Contact me at angela@speakfluent.ca.
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2-3 hours per week
Saturdays
1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
July 6, 13, 20
Weekly practice
30 minutes per day
Daily practice is essential to building muscle memory for long-lasting changes.
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
Youโll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
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