So you are a Spanish speaker and understand English but some people just don't understand the way you pronounce it?

Now you can join a special discounted DAY-TIME group designed for Spanish speakers.

Speech Therapists Alison Owen and Kirstie Holmes of Voice Culture are offering a special DAY-TIME group for Spanish Speakers for the special price of just $585 (incl GST). Normally an individual accent modification programme costs upwards of $1,200 (incl GST),  but now you can get the same programme by joining the DAY-TIME SPANISH SPEAKERS' Accent Modification Group Programme, for just $585 (incl GST)

...that's a saving of $615!

The next available group runs for a total of eight weeks on Wednesday afternoon from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at either Ponsonby or Pakuranga and commences on Wednesday 1st September 2010.

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In the group you will learn and practise Accent Modification (sometimes called Accent Reduction or Accent Neutralisation).

The SPECIAL DAY-TIME SPANISH SPEAKERS Accent Modification Group

• runs for eight weeks (one hour sessions) and
• has a maximum of four people, ensuring you get personal attention
• gives you opportunity to learn from others
• is held at two convenient locations
• runs at convenient times
• is run by a qualified Speech Therapist

There are two Groups:

Group 1: Sound Basics

Sound Basics begins with an assessment and analysis of your speech, from which an individual programme is designed to target your particular pronunciation needs. You will have opportunity to listen to, to practice and to modify your pronunciation.

You will also receive a personalised workbook and CD of sentences chosen to assist you during the group session and in your home practice sessions.

In the group you will work on vocabulary that is specific to your work, social and home settings.

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Group 2: Presentation Basics

Presentation Basics focuses on you in your work, professional or social setting. You will learn both the importance of, and the use of, the PAUSE. You will also learn about pacing and changing intonation patterns as well as how to present in a group and in an interview. The groups will also teach you how to use your voice to communicate with confidence.

To enter this group you must have completed the Sound Basics group or gain the permission of a Voice Culture Speech Therapist.

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