English Pronunciation Course for Overseas-Born Professionals
English. Develop your command of the English language with us.
This English pronunciation course will give you the confidence and ability to communicate clearly in the workplace – ensuring your unique perspective and experience is heard and valued.
Overseas-born professionals bring vital diversity to a workplace, but sometimes you may struggle to get your message across due to your accent and the inherent difficulties of English pronunciation. This course aims to help you communicate effectively by minimising obstacles which may sometimes arise not only from the way you speak, but also from how others perceive the way you speak.
Through our interactive workshops focusing on speech sounds, intonation and social context, you will improve your communicative confidence and reinforce your professional capabilities.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should have acquired the knowledge and tools to continue addressing, practising and improving your pronunciation skills. Additionally, you should be able to:
- manipulate your vocal tract to correctly form individual phonemes (consonants and vowels)
- link sounds with timing for improved speech rhythm
- express yourself more efficiently and persuasively with meaningful use of intonation and stress
- self-monitor and self-correct your own pronunciation skills
- identify speech patterns and nuances particular to Australian speakers
- communicate with Australian-born professionals with