What’s it Like to Attend an Accent Modification Class?
What is an Accent Modification Class?
You may be wondering what an accent modification class is and how it works. Accent modification is the process of changing your accent. It is usually facilitated by a speech-language pathologist (SLP). Accent modification is ideal for speakers of English as a Second Language (ESL), those with regional accents and those in professional fields. To learn more about this process, see our last post, Speech-Language Pathologists and Their Role in Accent Modification.
How do I find an accent modification class?
That’s easy! Packard Communications offers a variety of classroom and online accent modification classes in the Portland metro area. Small classes and individual classes with SLP Darren Packard are offered in Portland. In addition to classroom training, we offer offer online classes for those outside the Portland metro area! In-person and online classes are offered for Intel employees. Also Portland Community College (PCC) are available to local students and the public!
Between online and in-person classes, there are options for everyone! Check out the web pages above for details about pricing, location, materials, and start dates.
How does an accent modification class work?
You might be wondering what an accent modification class looks like. What do we talk about? What do we work on? Following is an example of what it is like to participate in one of these classes. Additionally, we explain how the most recent class at Portland Community College worked.
This specific class focused on consonants in accent modification. However additional topics can included intonation, vowels, and American English pronunciation as a whole. Students received two handouts. The first included the schedule of topics for the class with notes about how accent modification works. Furthermore, the notes included information on consonant sounds, and the model of practice used by SLPs. The second handout had the full list of consonant sounds in English with plenty of practice words for each sound. Students used these handouts for practice throughout the class.
Throughout the class, there were plenty of opportunities for individual and group practice to use the skills that were taught. In addition to demonstrating strategies, Darren had students try them out and gave immediate feedback. Students were able to walk away with plenty of information to start, continue, or accelerate their accent modification journey!
Accent modification classes at PCC will be offered once per term, and the class schedule can be found here. These classes are low-cost and non-credit, so anyone can participate in them. For more information, please also check the link on the Packard Communications website.
Related information
If you missed us last time, check out our last post, Speech-Language Pathologists and Their Role in Accent Modification!
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