Is your accent holding you back?

Being able to communicate effectively and clearly is critical. Does your foregin accent hold you back from getting your dream job, does it prevent you from sharing your message to others? If so, RLLC’s trained therapists can assist you.

In 13 weeks, the Compton Pronouncing English as a Second Language (P-ESL) program will:

  • Improve your American accent by at least 50-60% so you will be better understood
  • Improve your presentation skills
  • Increase your confidence in personal and professional settings.

Compton P-ESL

The Compton Pronouncing English as a Second Language Program was developed by Dr. Arthur J. Compton, a speech-pathology researcher and clinician, beginning in the 1970’s. He was a specialist in children’s phonological disorders when he was approached by two graduate students for help in reducing their foreign accents. He discovered that few accent reduction materials existed at the time, and started to develop his own exercise books and practice tapes.

In the 1980’s Dr. Compton, through his Institute of Language & Phonology, located in San Francisco, began doing specialized training exclusively for speech pathologists, who had the necessary expertise in transcribing speech and helping people improve their communication skills. The Compton P-ESL Program is now one of the world’s foremost accent modification methods, and is offered exclusively by trained and certified speech pathologists. You can learn more by visiting the Institute of Language & Phonology website, at www.ajcomptonpesl.com.

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