English Language Training for Foreign-born Professionals

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Accent Reduction & Pronunciation Includes: workbook, downloadable video of each participant's presentation, detailed feedback from the instructor. Englis h Language Training for Foreign-born P r o fessionals Includes: access to Pronunciation in English, ( High Beginning+ and Intermediate+), an online, interactive program, which is recommended by ETS®, makers of the TOEFL® and SAT® tests. One day workshop (limited to10 people) "The class has really helped me to improve my pronunciation. For me the most valuable part of the class is the increased awareness of correct pronunciation. In the past I was able to realize this doesn’t sound right,' but I didn’t know why or how to make it better." "I can now correctly pronounce some commonly used words that I have been pronouncing in the wrong way for a long time. I can speak English with more confidence now." "It was sometimes very frustrating when my colleagues had difficulty in understanding what I said, especially in meetings. Even though I tried very hard to express myself, my pronunciation just confused people. After taking this class, I understand how important the stress is in spoken English." "This course really improved my skills for delivering a presentation and smoothly handling the Q & A session. My next presentation to upper management ended with applause." "Thank you very much for your help! I really appreciated your effort and time in analyzing my presentation. Your class is one of the most valuable classes I've taken at IBM. " One day workshop (limited to10 people) Price: $ 2,450 (flat fee for the group) Includes: access to Writing in English, ( High Beginning+ and Intermediate+), an online, interactive program, which is recommended by ETS®, makers of the TOEFL® and SAT® tests. One day workshop (limited to10 people) Price: $ 2,450 (flat fee for the group) Price: $2,750 (flat fee for the group) "I spend less time editing my email because I know exactly where to look for problems." "Overall, I have learned how to write more effectively at work. From time to time, my co-workers got confused by my email because I did not use a correct verb tense or the proper tone. Then I had to write more emails to clarify it. I learned many helpful writing techniques in the class ." All courses are taught by Kathy L. Hans, author of the programs Pronunciation in English and Idioms in English, and co- author of Writing in English. Kathy has taught English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) for over twenty-five years. She has trained teachers throughout California for the State Department of Education and authored "Teaching Pronunciation in Context," a training program for teachers. She currently provides training for foreign-born professionals at companies like Altera, Deloitte, and IBM. Presentation Skills Writing Skills Writing Skills Presentation Skills

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Accent Reduction & Pronunciation

Includes: workbook, downloadable video of each participant's presentation,detailed feedback from the instructor.

English Language Training for Foreign-born Professionals

Includes: access to Pronunciation in English,( High Beginning+ and Intermediate+), an online, interactive program, which isrecommended by ETS®, makers of the TOEFL® and SAT® tests.

One day workshop (limited to10 people)

"The class has really helped me to improve my pronunciation. For me the most valuable part of the class is the increased awareness of correct pronunciation. In the past I was able to realize this doesn’t sound right,' but I didn’t know why or how to make it better."

"I can now correctly pronounce some commonly used words that I have been pronouncing in the wrong way for a long time. I can speak English with more con�dence now."

"It was sometimes very frustrating when my colleagues had di�culty in understanding what I said, especially in meetings. Even though I tried very hard to express myself, my pronunciation just confused people. After taking this class, I understand how important the stress is inspoken English."

"This course really improved my skills for delivering a presentation and smoothly handling the Q & A session. My next presentation to uppermanagement ended with applause."

"Thank you very much for your help! I really appreciated your e�ort and time in analyzingmy presentation. Your class is one of the most valuable classes I've taken at IBM. "

One day workshop (limited to10 people)

Price: $ 2,450 (�at fee for the group)

Includes: access to Writing in English,( High Beginning+ and Intermediate+), an online, interactive program, which isrecommended by ETS®, makers of the TOEFL® and SAT® tests.

One day workshop (limited to10 people)

Price: $ 2,450 (�at fee for the group) Price: $2,750 (�at fee for the group)

"I spend less time editing my email because I know exactly where to look for problems."

"Overall, I have learned how to write more e�ectively at work. From time to time, my co-workers got confused by my email becauseI did not use a correct verb tense or the proper tone. Then I had to write more emails to clarifyit. I learned many helpful writing techniquesin the class ."

All courses are taught by Kathy L. Hans, author of the programs Pronunciationin English and Idioms in English, and co- author of Writing in English. Kathy has taught English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language(ESL) for over twenty-�ve years. She has trained teachers throughout California for the State Department of Education and authored "Teaching Pronunciationin Context," a training program for teachers. She currently provides training forforeign-born professionals at companies like Altera, Deloitte, and IBM.

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