Released on: January 25, 2008, 6:00 am

Press Release Author: Maksym Holovchenko

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: EnglishWithoutAccent.com has launched a new website providing
unique English pronunciation improvement course for speakers of English as a second
language.

Press Release Body: Cottonwood, AZ,( ExpressPressRelease ) January 15, 2008 - href=http://www.EnglishWithoutAccent.com>English Without Accent, a unique, new
service, is now offering online English pronunciation courses with a certified
Speech-Language Pathologist. "Living in rural Arizona limited my ability to reach
foreign-born professionals who desired to have a more standard American English
accent," said Lori Edwards, Speech-Language Pathologist and owner of
EnglishWithoutAccent.com. "This web-site was born out of the desire to meet that
need."

When visiting the site speakers of English as a second language (ESL), who wish to
improve their English Pronunciation, may choose between a free speech screening or a
$25 speech evaluation. Using a unique online recorder the Speech-Language
Pathologist analyzes and compares the speaker's accent with that of a standard
American English accent. The English
pronunciation differences, that are identified, are sent to the participant in
the form of a Personal Phonetic Analysis which they can access online with a secure
login. Course length recommendation depends on the severity of the accent. The
most common course length is 12 weeks. At press release the 12 week American
English accent course was $325 and the 7 week course was $225 including all
materials and weekly contact with the speech professional. "These course lengths
aren't written in stone," Ms. Edwards explained. "We also customize courses to fit
specific English pronunciation skill levels and schedules".

EnglishWithoutAccent.com helps their clients achieve improved English pronunciation
using the Compton Pronouncing English as a Second Language (PESL) Foreign Accent
Evaluation and Training program. "We're really pleased with this program," said Ms.
Edwards. "Past comparisons have shown that people who practice the recommended
American English exercises, for one hour every day, can expect to experience at
least a 50% change in their accent". The unique aspect of this program is that the
entire course is delivered online. The speech professional teaches the appropriate
speech modification techniques as well as the basic sounds and principles of
American English. The participant learns to discriminate between different speech
sounds, with special emphasis placed on English pronunciation, complete word
production and voice projection.

"There are so many 'do-it-yourself' American English accent improvement books and
DVD's on the market today," explained Ms. Edwards. "What they lack, however, is
interaction with a speech professional who can provide consistent and personalized
feedback regarding the ESL speaker's progress in their English pronunciation." She
emphasized that many foreign-born professionals don't have the time, money, or
access to participate in an American English accent course in person with a speech
professional. "That's why they will find the English Without Accent! online approach
more economical and convenient."

Foreign accents aren't the only thing this new online service tackles. "Just
because you live in the United States doesn't mean you have a standard American
English accent!" Ms.Edwards suggested. "Our program will also assist native English
speakers who want to modify their regional accents,". Individuals in the public
speaking professions such as actors, teachers, and television and radio
personalities might participate in the program for the same reasons a foreign-born
professional would. "Improving one's communication skills, by improving their
English pronunciation and American English accent, very often relates to
employability and job security," Ms. Edwards went on to explain that many employers
finance some or all of their employees' tuition for accent reduction classes. "They
find that this small investment contributes significantly to the success of their
employees and the operation of their company."

Success in our society depends upon ones ability to communicate clearly and
effectively. Such a level of communication, however, can be difficult to obtain.
Foreign nationals may have a strong grasp of English but have not yet mastered the
American English accent. EnglishWithoutAccent.com is dedicated to providing a
convenient and thorough program for improving English pronunciation. From the
comfort and convenience of their own home or office, clients interact with master
level Speech-Language Pathologists who have received special training and are
certified by the Compton Institute of Language and Phonology. Seven to 12 weeks of
daily practice have been shown to result in a minimum of 50% improvement in English
pronunciation.

For More Information:

Lori Edwards M.S.,CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
948 South Third Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326-6349
928-649-3390
http://www.englishwithoutaccent.com
info@englishwithoutaccent.com

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Web Site: http://www.englishwithoutaccent.com

Contact Details: Lori Edwards M.S.,CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
948 South Third Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326-6349
928-649-3390
http://www.englishwithoutaccent.com
info@englishwithoutaccent.com