Cross-Cultural American English Language Training
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The document describes a two-day seminar on accent neutralization and reducing mother tongue influence. The seminar focuses on techniques for clear speaking, improved fluency and listening skills when conversing with native English speakers. Each day covers pronunciation exercises, articulation practice, conversations and role plays. Customizations are available. Costs depend on customizations and audience profile. Past participants saw benefits like speaking more slowly and clearly for Americans to understand and gaining confidence in client conversations.
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- 1. @2014 Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com | Slide #1 Accent Neutralization & Mother Tongue Influence (MTI) Reduction Seminar Overview Jennifer Kumar Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com
- 2. @2014 Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com | Slide #2 Agenda Points of discussion: • Introduction • 2 Day Training Program Flow/Syllabus • Customizations • Gauge of Costs • Outcomes • Book Your Session Today!
- 3. @2014 Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com | Slide #3 Introduction The goal of this two day training program is to introduce employees to clear speaking techniques, improve conversational fluency and listening skills with native speakers. Focus on Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi Mother Tongue Influence (MTI) reduction techniques is unique to this training. Enhanced, targeted individualized communication coaching is also available to comprehensively address the needs of employees requiring additional, focused attention.
- 4. @2014 Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com | Slide #4 2 DAY TRAINING PROGRAM FLOW/SYLLABUS
- 5. @2014 Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com | Slide #5 Day 1 of 2 Class extends from 9am to 6pm Pronunciation & Listening Exercises – To Tune Indian Accents 13 consonants and introduction to vowel sounds in English Mixed Sounds, Liaisons, Understanding fast speech Listening Comprehension in songs/speech Spelling / Pronouncing Letters Articulation Exercises Pacing, Intonation, Breathing and Voice Projection Exercises Conversational Exercises Small Talk, Introductions Practice giving numbers, addresses, names, etc.
- 6. @2014 Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com | Slide #6 Day 2 of 2 Class extends from 9am to 6pm Pronunciation & Listening Exercises – To Tune Indian Accents Review yesterday’s lessons for accuracy 10 more consonants and vowel practice Articulation Exercises Review yesterday’s lessons Phone skills for clear speaking, listening, responding Conversational Exercises Indian vs. American English words, Idioms Role Plays
- 7. @2014 Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com | Slide #7 CUSTOMIZATIONS
- 8. @2014 Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com | Slide #8 Customizations • Customized role plays Trainer will work with team leads or HR to create custom role plays or mocks based on your specific client need. • Recordings during the training. Trainer will record groups enacting mocks/role plays and give more detailed feedback • Recordings outside the training Trainer will have access to recordings of client phone calls for analysis of real time communication • Select employees can continue 1:1 or small group work with the trainer after the classroom sessions end
- 9. @2014 Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com | Slide #9 GAUGE OF COSTS
- 10. @2014 Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com | Slide #10 Gauge of Costs Before gauging the costs and giving estimates, the following need to be explored and addressed: • What is the audience profile to attend the various training modules (this will help to understand any customizations needed)? • What are the deadlines to deliver the final products? • What aspects will require customization? • Others
- 11. @2014 Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com | Slide #11 OUTCOMES
- 12. @2014 Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com | Slide #12 What People Learned • "I learned tips on how to talk in English more slowly and clearly so Americans can understand me better." Praveen PS, Global Force, Inc., Ernakulam • “After taking sessions with Jennifer I can now hold conversations with American clients. Before the training, I was unable to understand their accent through listening. I also had no confidence to respond. Now I am handling client demos! Thank you, Jennifer for helping me achieve this goal!” ~Cabot Solutions Employee, Infopark
- 13. @2014 Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com | Slide #13 BOOK YOUR SESSION TODAY!
- 14. @2014 Authentic Journeys authenticjourneys.info | authenticjourneys@gmail.com | Slide #14 Thank you E-mail: authenticjourneys@gmail.com Website contact page – click here. Browse the website: http://authenticjourneys.info Browse the blog: http://blog.authenticjourneys.info