1. Accent Reduction Institute Decoding Foreign Accents™ and Mastering English Pronunciation Creating Seamless Communication at Critical Junctures

2. Language and Our Global Taskforce A universal language A universal language Eliminating Language Barriers: ROI Eliminating Language Barriers: ROI

3. Eliminating Language Barriers When meaning is not transparent When meaning is not transparent Indirect Speech Indirect Speech Sarcasm Sarcasm Informal Speech Informal Speech Giving Commands Giving Commands

4. Eliminating Language Barriers Accent = Pronunciation = Speech Pattern Accent = Pronunciation = Speech Pattern So…Who has an accent? So…Who has an accent? Components Components

5. Why is English Pronunciation Difficult? Spelling Spelling Different Sounds Different Sounds Stress patterns Stress patterns Intonation Patterns Intonation Patterns

6. Why is English Pronunciation Difficult? Word Endings: English vs. Other Languages Word Endings: English vs. Other Languages Language Acquisition Process Language Acquisition Process

7. Decoding Foreign Accents™ Agenda Part I: The Spanish Accent Part I: The Spanish Accent Part II: Accents from the subcontinent of India (Bengali) Part II: Accents from the subcontinent of India (Bengali) Part III: The Chinese Accent Part III: The Chinese Accent

8. Decoding Foreign Accents™ Practicum

9. Ravin Method™: Mastering English Pronunciation Most Common Sounds in English Most Common Sounds in English Articulation Techniques for Non- Native English Speakers Articulation Techniques for Non- Native English Speakers

10. Ravin Method™: Mastering English Pronunciation Practicum

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