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The “Asking for Support” Call

The “Asking for Support” Call

This call is made to ask for information, ideas, contacts, or support of some kind.  The most important thing is to be clear about what you want and how you think this person can help.

Let people know what is special about them that caused you to call.

Who Should Do This ClearTalk Weekly Subscription Program? Accent Reduction

Who Should Do This ClearTalk Weekly Subscription Program?  Accent Reduction

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So you ask—Who should do this ClearTalk Weekly subscription program?

Put simply: We designed the weekly lessons for all people who want to reduce their accent and speak clear, easy to understand American English.

The ClearTalk Weekly  subscription program is based on the Clear Talk Method – our systematic, scientifically based, experienced based manner of efficient long lasting learning.  That method was successful with over 2000 enrollments, with people with 64 different first languages, and with people with a wide range of accented English.

Thus we confidently designed the course with these people in mind:

  • People who have heavy accents
  • People who have moderate to light accents
  • People who have pursued other courses for English pronunciation and are wanting more improvement
  • People who have never taken a pronunciation course and want to improve their English speaking now
  • Our former students who are wanting to refine their English speaking and reach the next level of clear talk

All these different kinds of students have already greatly benefited from the Clear Talk Method of learning.

How can such a wide range of students benefit?   The answer is in the practice.  Those who want and need to practice more, can do exactly that. In this subscription, they can do unlimited guided practice with Dr. Antonia. For example, persons with a heavy accent may decide to do deliberate practice with the videos multiple times during the day and night until they have mastery.  The student decides how much practice, perfect practice with Dr. Antonia, to do.  We provide the tools and tell you how best to practice.

Be sure to watch our English Speech Tips videos and Accent Reduction Tip videos  for more English pronunciation and accent reduction exercise.

How to Begin the “Thinking of You” Call

How to  Begin the “Thinking of You” Call

“Hi, this is William Barton.  Just calling to say hi and find out how the book is coming along.  Give me a call when you have a chance.”

“Hi, this is Christina Douglas.  I haven’t seen you in a while and have missed you.  No real need to call back.  Just wanted to say hi.  Hope you’re doing great!”

ClearTalk Weekly- What IS the Weekly Learning? Accent Reduction

ClearTalk Weekly- What IS the Weekly Learning?  Accent Reduction

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Here’s some more detail for you about our newest course, the subscription course ClearTalk Weekly.

What are you learning in the ClearTalk Weekly subscription program?

Each week you get different learning material.  You get:

  • Instruction on exactly what to do with your tongue, lips, teeth, jaw and vocal folds to get accurate English pronunciation. We are using our most current, up-to-date successful learning tips.  Yes, those tips have  changed over time as we find better ways for students to learn.
  • Techniques for pronunciation which will get the accurate English sounds every time
  • Clear Talk tactics and strategies to produce a manner of talking which is easy for all listeners to understand
  • Exercises to strengthen the muscles you need for clear English
  • Rules of pronunciation so you can accurately pronounce all words, especially unfamiliar words
  • Tips for how to do your direct practice/home practice for efficient and long lasting learning

More to come about who should do this subscription program.

Be sure to watch our English Speech Tips videos and Accent Reduction Tip videos  for more English pronunciation and accent reduction exercise.

The “Thinking of You” Call

The “Thinking of You” Call

It is important with friends, clients, and associates to call occasionally for no particular reason other than to say hello and let them know you are thinking of them.

A “thinking of you” call is a simple way of keeping communication lines open – no sales pitch, no request, no agenda, no expectations.  Just “Hi, how are you?  I was thinking of you and wanted to call.”