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
2020 Accent Reduction Calendar
| Session | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 6 | January 30 |
| 2 | February 3 | February 27 |
| 3 | March 2 | April 2 |
| 4 | April 6 | April 30 |
| 5 | May 4 | May 28 |
| 6 | June 1 | June 25 |
| 7 | July 6 | July 30 |
| 8 | August 3 | August 27 |
| 9 | August 31 | September 24 |
| 10 | September 28 | October 22 |
| 11 | October 26 | November 19 |
| 12 | November 23 | December 17 |
Vacation Days
Spring Break – March 16-20
Summer Break – June 29-July 1
Winter Break – Dec. 21-Jan. 1
Observed Holidays
Memorial Day – May 25
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – Sept. 7
Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 26
2021 Accent Reduction Calendar
| Session | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 4 | January 28 |
| 2 | February 1 | February 25 |
| 3 | March 1 | April 1 |
| 4 | April 5 | April 29 |
| 5 | May 3 | May 27 |
| 6 | June 1 | June 24 |
| 7 | July 5 | July 29 |
| 8 | August 2 | August 26 |
| 9 | August 30 | September 23 |
| 10 | September 27 | October 21 |
| 11 | October 25 | November 18 |
| 12 | November 22 | December 16 |
Vacation Days
Spring Break – March 15-19
Summer Break – June 28-July 2
Winter Break – Dec. 20-31
Observed Holidays
Memorial Day – May 31
Independence Day – July 4
Labor Day – Sept. 6
Thanksgiving Day – Nov. 25
| Class Days | Class Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 2 – 3:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 2 – 3:30 pm |
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 |
