Accent Reduction
Learn to Speak English Clearly with our Accent Reduction Program
Improve your pronunciation and articulation with our Accent Reduction Program. You’ll learn how to communicate clearly and with confidence. This elective program is designed to enhance English speaking and articulation skills and build confidence in producing and understanding standard American English pronunciation while targeting common pronunciation challenges. You’ll not only learn to speak more clearly but also better understand standard American English.
This elective program is designed for students to complete in six months, and is comprised of six 4-week sessions, which may be taken independently. Each session consists of 12 hours of classroom instruction.
Accent Reduction Program Calendars
2018 Accent Reduction Calendar
| Session | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Oct 22 | Nov 15 |
| 12 | Nov 19 | Dec 13 |
Vacation Days
Spring Break – March 17
Summer Break – June 30
Observed Holidays
New Year’s Day – January 1
Memorial Day – May 28
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – Sept. 3
Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 22
2019 Accent Reduction Calendar
| Session | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 7 | January 31 |
| 2 | February 4 | February 28 |
| 3 | March 4 | April 4 |
| 4 | April 8 | May 2 |
| 5 | May 6 | May 30 |
| 6 | June 3 | June 27 |
| 7 | July 8 | August 1 |
| 8 | August 5 | August 29 |
| 9 | September 3 | September 26 |
| 10 | September 30 | October 24 |
| 11 | October 28 | November 21 |
| 12 | November 25 | December 19 |
Vacation Days
Spring Break – March 11-15
Summer Break – July 1-4
Winter Break – Dec. 22-Jan. 2
Observed Holidays
Memorial Day – May 27
Labor Day – Sept. 2
Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 28
Fees & Tuition
| Class Days | Class Times | # of Hours / Week | Application Fee | Tuition for International / Non-Residents |
Tuition for Residents | Books |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday & Wednesday | 2-3:30 pm | 3 | $0 | One elective course is included in tuition | $100 | $50 |
