Do you ever worry that colleagues notice how you say a word more than what you’re saying? Maybe you avoid certain words, feel uncomfortable hearing yourself recorded, or have resigned yourself to the idea that a lifelong speech difficulty is something you simply have to accept. But having spoken this way for years doesn’t mean…
You know what you want to say. You have the education, experience, and professional skills to contribute meaningfully at work. But sometimes, your accent makes communication with colleagues and clients much harder than it otherwise should be. You may leave a meeting thinking, “I had a good idea, but I’m not sure it came across…
You want to improve your accent and speaking confidence, but you are not sure if your benefits will help cover the cost. Does insurance cover accent modification in Alberta? This is one of the most common questions adults ask before starting accent modification services in Alberta. If you have extended health benefits, workplace insurance, or…
Do people ask you to repeat yourself, even though you know your English is strong? Do you hesitate to speak up in meetings, even though you have valuable ideas to share? If so, accent modification training might just be the thing that will benefit you most! For many Alberta professionals who speak English as an…
If you speak English as an additional language, you may have had moments where you knew exactly what you wanted to say, but your speech did not come out as clearly as you hoped. Maybe someone asked you to repeat yourself. Maybe you felt nervous before a meeting, interview, presentation, or phone call. Maybe you…