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Pronunciation and Accent Workshop
June 11 - July 16, 2009
Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Improve your American English pronunciation! You will learn important skills for pronouncing American English clearly. You will receive important feedback from your instructor as you improve your American English accent by participating in dialogs and discussions.
6-Week Class (12 Hours)
Example topics :
- Syllable stress, word stress, and rising/falling intonation
- Pausing for clarity
- Showing opinions and disagreeing using stress
- International Phonetic Alphabet
- Distinguishing r/l/sh/zh and other difficult sounds
- Syllables and stress patterns
- Deleting, linking, and blending
- Understanding thought groups
All Materials Included.
Public Classes --Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Are your classes for beginner or advanced students?
- Q: What is your cancellation policy?
- Q: Can I observe a class before registering?
- Q: I usually prefer private lessons. Is there any advantage to taking a class?
- Q: Can you give me a certificate of completion when I finish the course?
- Q: What textbooks do you use?
- Q: Where are the classes held?
- Q: How can I pay? Do you accept credit cards?
- Q: How large are your classes?
Answers
- Q: Are your classes for beginner or advanced students?
- A: Our classes are mixed-level. If you have a question about the level of a class, please call us at 408-524-1649 and an instructor will do a quick level check over the phone.
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- Q: What is your cancellation policy?
- A: Cancellation Policy: Cancellations prior to the first day of class will be charged a 25% cancellation fee. Cancellations after class has begun will be charged the full tuition. We do not offer exchanges. Ovient reserves the right to cancel the class at anytime due to low enrollment or extenuating circumstances. If we need to cancel the class, you will be offered a full refund.
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- Q: Can I observe a class before registering?
- A: Since our classes are very small in size, we do not typically allow students to observe. However, we are always happy to answer any questions about our classes. Please give us a call at 408-524-1649.
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- Q: I usually prefer private lessons. Is there any advantage to taking a class?
- A: Our students are often surprised by how much they learn from their classmates. Classes give you a unique opportunity to make new friends and business contacts, learn from others, and practice speaking with business people from a variety of language backgrounds.
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- Q: Can you give me a certificate of completion when I finish the course?
- A: Yes. Let us know what you need, and we will be happy to provide either a letter or a certificate of completion.
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- Q: What textbooks do you use?
- A: This is one of the best things about Ovient. We use our own materials. This allows us to keep them up-to-date. We update course material before each class to make your learning as authentic as possible. The one exception is our Intensive Business English class which uses a more traditional textbook.
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- Q: Where are your classes held?
- A: All of our public courses are held at our Sunnyvale Offices. The address is 440 N. Wolfe Rd., Sunnyvale, CA 94085. Call us at 408-524-1649 if you get lost. Parking is free at our office.
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- Q: How can I pay? Do you accept credit cards?
- A: We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. You must pay in full before the start of each class.
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- Q: How large are your classes?
- A: Most of our classes are small with only 4-10 students each. The Intensive Business English class typically has 10-20 students. Seminars may have 10 or more participants.
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