Program Overview

Accent Modification for Non-Native English Speakers

Program Overview

This eight-week course is designed to help non-native English speakers improve their overall comprehension in spoken English, not eliminate accents, but enhance clarity and confidence. With both asynchronous modules and live sessions, participants gain personalized guidance on stress, rhythm, and intonation for more effective communication in professional and everyday settings.

Program Information

• About the Program: This program focuses on improving spoken English clarity through a research-based approach centered on stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns.
  • Participants complete:
    • 8 asynchronous modules with pre-recorded lessons, pronunciation tools, and weekly exercises.
    • 2 live Zoom sessions during weeks 4 and 8 for reinforcement and real-time Q&A (6:30-7:30 p.m. EST).
    • Weekly feedback: Students submit recorded exercises and receive personalized video feedback from the instructor.
    • Rather than removing accents, the course helps participants develop an awareness of what drives clear communication and how to apply that knowledge effectively.
• Who should enroll:
  • This program is ideal for:
    • Non-native English speakers with at least a high-intermediate level of English who want to enhance their clarity in spoken communication
    • Individuals looking to better understand and control stress, pitch, and rhythm in English
    • Professionals preparing for public speaking, interviews, or leadership roles in English-speaking environments
• Course Schedule:
  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Format:
    • 1 asynchronous module per week
    • 2 synchronous Zoom sessions (Week 4 and Week 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. EST)
    • Platform: Thought Industries (online learning portal)
  • Cohorts offered:
    • September - November
    • January - March
    • April -June
    • July - September
• Tuition and Fees: The tuition is $600
• Benefits:
  • Increased overall comprehensibility in spoken English
  • Deeper understanding of how stress, pitch, and rhythm shape pronunciation
  • Personalized video feedback from an expert instructor
  • Flexible, accessible learning through a combination of asynchronous modules and live support

Additional Programs

• Graduate Business English Certificate
• Intensive English Program
• Intensive Spanish Program
• English for International Teaching Assistants
• Intensive English and International LLM
• Accent Modification for English Language Learners
• Graduate Business Certificate

University Information

• University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
• Intensive Language Institute
  • 5050 Brunson Drive
    Coral Gables, FL 33146

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