Services

Accent Management

Accent Management (formally known as accent modification, reduction, or elimination) is a systematic approach for learning or adopting a new speech pattern. At Upward Communication, accent management encompasses a more culturally sensitive framework to help you communicate more easily, effectively, and confidently.

 

Enhance and advance your American English communication style

 

Fluency in American English goes beyond learning vocabulary and grammar. Accent Management helps to improve intelligibility and expressiveness by focusing on:

How does it work?

Curious if accent management and pronunciation training is right for you? Begin with a complimentary 30 minute consultation and screening by phone to learn more about your goals and how Upward Communication can work with you to achieve them.

The strongest coaching plans begin with a thorough evaluation to determine your strengths, needs, and goals for improvement. Our language systems are organized which means that even our mistakes have patterns. An initial 90-minute evaluation will enable personalized instruction based on your high-frequency patterns and provide a basis for comparison as you improve. The evaluation is completed through formal and informal assessment measures, observations, and your input. You will receive a written evaluation report which includes your results and recommendations. Upward Communication conducts a 90-minute evaluation at a rate of $200. An evaluation is required prior to initiating weekly sessions.

Each person has different goals and needs benefiting one-to-one coaching and a program designed for you. Weekly classes are held once per week, 60 minutes in length, and conducted through videoconferencing to offer you the most flexibility and convenience. Content in classes will target the language you use every day, vocabulary and expressions from your profession, words and phrases you are frequently asked to repeat, as well as other situations in which you feel are challenging to connect with others. Activities will include opportunities for sound, word, and sentence level practice as well as conversation. You will receive specific, personalized feedback to help identify your speaking strengths and weaknesses. Weekly classes are conducted as a 13 week package at a rate of $2100.

Each week you will be assigned tasks for daily practice which is imperative to succeed in any setting. Strategies will be trained to support self-awareness, self-monitoring, and self-correction to support carryover to home practice and longstanding changes in communication.

Business Communication Enhancement

Business Communication is the process of exchanging information and ideas in a professional setting. It is critical in getting the job done, as well as building a sense of trust and increasing productivity at work. At Upward Communication, we can help you build the skills you need to grow professionally.

 

Find confidence in your voice!

 

Learn to speak with clarity and impact during:

How does it work?

Curious if business communication training is right for you? Begin with a complimentary 30 minute consultation and screening by phone to learn more about your goals and how Upward Communication can work with you to achieve them.

The strongest training plans begin with a thorough evaluation to determine your strengths, needs, and goals for improvement. Our language and cognitive systems are organized which means that even our mistakes have patterns. An initial 90-minute evaluation will enable personalized instruction based on your high-frequency patterns and provide a basis for comparison as you enhance your professional communication skills. The evaluation is completed through formal and informal assessment measures, observations, and your input. You will receive a written evaluation report which includes your results and recommendations. Upward Communication conducts a 90-minute evaluation at a rate of $200. An evaluation is required prior to initiating weekly sessions.

Individualized, motivating, and in-demand programs are designed to be directly applicable to your professional goals. Each person has different goals and needs benefiting one-to-one coaching and a program designed for you. Weekly classes are held once per week, 60 minutes in length, and conducted through videoconferencing to offer you the most flexibility and convenience. Content in classes will target the professional vocabulary, language, and expressions. Classes will also address words and phrases you are frequently asked to repeat, email etiquette, managing difficulty situations and communication breakdowns. Activities will include opportunities for sound, word, and sentence level practice as well as conversation. You will receive specific, personalized feedback to help identify your speaking strengths and weaknesses. Weekly classes are conducted as a 13 week package at a rate of $2100.

Each week you will be assigned tasks for daily practice which is imperative to succeed in any setting. Strategies will be trained to support self-awareness, self-monitoring, and self-correction to support carryover to home practice and longstanding changes in communication.

Corporate Partnerships

Upward Communication partners with organizations to establish individual sessions specific to company needs and goals. Benefits to employers with partnerships include:

How does it work?

Curious if business communication training is right for your employees? Begin with a complimentary 30 minute consultation and screening by phone to learn more about your goals and how Upward Communication can help your employees represent your company confidently.

The strongest training plans begin with a thorough evaluation to determine your employees’ strengths, needs, and goals for improvement. Our language and cognitive systems are organized which means that even our mistakes have patterns. An initial 90-minute evaluation will enable personalized instruction based on a person’s high-frequency patterns and provide a basis for comparison to help enhance their professional communication skills. The evaluation is completed through formal and informal assessment measures, observations, and the client’s input. Upward Communication conducts a 90-minute evaluation at a rate of $200 which includes a written report. An evaluation is required prior to initiating weekly sessions.

Individualized, motivating, and in-demand programs are designed to be directly applicable to both company and employee professional goals. Each person has different goals and needs benefiting one-to-one coaching to create meaningful change. Weekly classes are held once per week, 60 minutes in length, and conducted through videoconferencing to offer the most flexibility and convenience for working professionals. Content in classes will target the professional vocabulary, language, and expressions relating to on the job skills. Classes will also address words and phrases a person is frequently asked to repeat, email etiquette, managing difficulty situations and communication breakdowns. Activities will include opportunities for sound, word, and sentence level practice as well as conversation. Your employees receive specific, personalized feedback to help identify their speaking strengths and weaknesses. Weekly classes are conducted as a 15 week package at a rate of $2500.

Each week you will be assigned tasks for daily practice which is imperative to succeed in any setting. Specific strategies will be trained to support self-awareness, self-monitoring, and self-correction to support carryover to home practice and longstanding changes in communication.

 

Help your company avoid the cost of poor communication

 

Contact us today to learn how Upward Communication can help your company communicate more efficiently and effectively.