Why Choose Us
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About Our Skills
I’m Darren J. Packard, a speech language-pathologist specializing in improving the communication skills of non-native English speakers.
I founded Packard Communications in Portland, Oregon in 2002, to help people like you learn how to be more easily understood when speaking.
I teach small intensive classes, provide trainings for companies, and offer individual 1:1 instruction. I also teach college classes, produce American English YouTube videos and much more!
Our Learning Process
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AMERICAN PRONUNCIATION
MELODY INTONATION
SPEECH
RATE
SPEECH LOUDNESS
NONVERBAL LANGUAGE
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Our Experience
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Why Packard Communications?
Options, Options, Options
Many different types of training programs available. We’ll meet and find the best fit for you
I do only one thing (and do it pretty well)
I specialize in one area – improving how you communicate when speaking
Personalized
You’ll only work with me, from our first conversations to the end of your program
My training
My background is in the science of speech, voice and pronunciation including a Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Certification
I’m an active member of the American Speech Language-Hearing Association and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
A new way to Speak
Difficulty speaking American English may lead to misunderstandings which results in frustration, limited career opportunities, reduced confidence and even isolation.
Learn to speak clearly and confidently, so that listeners focus on what you say instead of how you say it.
With the correct training and practice in conversation and your confidence will grow as your neighbors, co-workers, family and friends begin to more easily understand you
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