Next Intensive Group Program

Many companies help employees cover some or all of the costs of these programs. Please request a brochure that you can take to your your supervisor or HR representative.  You or your company may contact me directly for additional information.

Registration is completed at the time of a $150 deposit or payment.  A convenient payment plan is available for individuals.  Register before Check Registration for information regarding the course outline.

These  group intensive programs are limited to five students to provide individual attention to each student's need.  

 Companies and other organizations may also request large on-site group programs at reduced fees. 

 TO REGISTER:   Call 1-888-758-5353

All programs use the PRISM materials. These materials include a workbook and CD.  The CD includes the audio lessons that are used for home practice, allowing you to practice the sounds and melodies of American English that you learned in class.

This process helps you to improve your listening and speaking skills. Soon, you will be able to monitor and correct your own errors as you speak!

All programs begin with an evaluation to determine which areas are difficult for you. The evaluation looks for patterns of errors with:

• Pronunciation of vowels and consonants

• syllable stress

• intonation patterns

• rate of speech

• melody

• ability to hear subtle differences in the sounds of American English

We have a variety of programs available to meet the needs of individuals and corporations:

Most speakers progress well in a group program. Class is limited to six students who:

• have average difficulty with American English 

• desire a less expensive, yet individualized program

 The intensive programs are available to corporations at any time, with either weekend or weekday classes.

Custom Corporate Programs

We offer our intensive programs to corporations who wish to aid employees with their communication skills.  In addition to accent modification programs, we also offer presentation skills program for non-native speakers of English.

Private Programs 

These programs are designed for individuals who:

-   need or desire more individual attention.

-   need fewer sessions due to a lighter than average accent and has one or two specific goals he/she  wishes to work on.  

In addition, presentation skills coaching can be done in private classes. Video taping is also available. Skills covered include: 

• organization of presentations

• clarity of thought

• clarity of speech

• timing

• body language

• speaking style

You may enroll in private classes at any time.  All private classes with Sharon Heffley are done via web cam, or you may enroll with one of her associates in the Metro area.  Classes with associates may be provided at your location or the associate's office.    

NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

SPECIAL OFFER-  EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

We are offering our next group program in Tysons Corner, VA area. It will meet for 3 full days  on April  10 and 11, and  May 8, 2009.

Early bird registration  before February 28, 2010

only $1000/person 

Regular program fee-      $1400/person

Hurry, class size is limited to 5 students!

This  program offers all of our regular group program features.  

• Individual evaluations & goal report
• 20 hours of class time (max. 6 people)
• PRISM audio CD and workbook 
• 3 hours of private distance practice between March and April dates

This small group program  is limited to 6 students to allow for  individual attention.  The instructor listens as you practice the features of American English, and provides instant feedback of accuracy, and helps you to make modifications as necessary. 

See our registration page for an example of a class lesson plan.