Intensive Group Program

September 19, 20 and October 17, 2009

(SEE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT FORM  LINK BELOW)

We now offer our small group program in a condensed format.  Travel time and cost, and job and family demands  have made it increasingly difficult for individuals to attend ten week nights.  Our format now allows you to receive the same high quality coaching by attending three weekend classes.  

You will still have an evaluation, still use the PRISM program CD and workbook, and still meet directly with the instructor for all group classes.  Classes are limited to  six students. 

In addition, you will meet privately with the instructor between classes via telephone or webcam to review your assigned work and practice new materials.                                     

Class Dates:        September 19  and 20, 2009

                                   October 17, 2009

Time:                       9:00 am – 5:00  pm                              

Weekly individual contact will be done between the February and March classes.  Web cams are encouraged, but not mandatory.  The follow up practice can be by Skype,  Sightspeed,  or telephone, but webcam is preferred.  

Early Registration Fee:     $1000 before 7/10/09

Fee after 7/10/09:                $1400  

Payment:                               $150 due at registration  (non-refundable)

                                                  Company purchase orders are accepted

Materials:     PRISM CD and Workbook

                        Personal Reference Notebook

Additional helpful computer freeware programs and  websites will be provided    Those with laptops and computer mics are encouraged to bring them to class. 

Schedule

Subject to variation based on individual evaluations and group needs 

9/17                 

                         9:00  –   9:45         Evaluation review

                         9:45  – 10:45          Pitch and melody, Syllable Stress

                                                          Computer practice

                        10:45 – 11:00          Break

                        11:00 – 12:00          Oral motor warm-up

          Introduce two sounds

LUNCH

                         1:15  –   1:45         Introduce new sound,  integrate with melody

                         1:45  –   2:45        More pitch, melody and pronunciation work with computer aids

                         2:45-      3:00        Break

                         3:00  –   4:00        Introduce 2 new sounds

                         4:00  –   4:30        Putting it all together

                         4:30  -   5:00         Questions

9/18   

                         9:00  –   9:45            Review

                         9:45  – 10:45            Focus on final consonants

                        10:45 – 11:00            Break

                        11:00 – 11:30            Develop your listening skills

                        11:30 -  12:00            Putting it together

LUNCH

                         1:00  –   2:00            Introduce  sound, integrate with melody

                         2:00  –   2:30            Pronunciation and grammar practice

                         2:30  –   3:00            Introduce new sound

                         3:45  –   4:30            Putting it all together  

                         4:30  -   5:00             Review assignments, schedule individual distance session.

10/17               9:00  –   9:45           Review

                         9:45  – 10:45           Pronunciation of  grammar endings

                        10:45 – 11:00           Break

                        11:00 – 12:00           Develop your   listening skills 

LUNCH

                         1:00  –   2:00            Introduce new sound, integrate with melody

                         2:00  –   2:45            Focus on final consonants/ blending

                         2:45  –   3:00            Break

                         3:00  –   4:15            Introduce 2 new sound

                         4:15  -   5:00             Putting it all together

 Sounds introduced are based on the evaluation results of the individual and group.  They include both vowels and consonants.  Additional sounds may be introduced informally as they relate to in-class practice and questions. 

Additional sounds may be introduced during the private follow-up sessions, depending upon level of difficulty and proficiency with previously assigned work. 

Click HERE for Registration Form.