Presentation Training for Foreign-born as well as American Executives, Verbal Communication & Public Speech Therapy Activity

"I went to see Dr. Blendstrup because I wanted to learn more about daily business practices in the US. We worked on my management styles, recognizing different ways of managing people or a team, changing my vocabulary reflecting a German approach to one suited for the US business climate. She also helped me organize and formulate my thoughts for a business presentation, which was grammatically correct and had sound ideas. Best of all, I enjoyed our sessions and I recommend her for other individuals looking to brush up their business communication skills."

Stephan Osterburg, DreamWorks/PDI, TD, October 9, 2000

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Presentation Coaching — 5 Sessions

Here is an example of a practical coaching program for foreign - born executives including foreign accent reduction and basic English skills training.

Goals

Giving good, clear presentations, while being understood well, speaking clearly and becoming proficient in speaking quickly while using correct intonations.

Pronunciation Preparation

We make sure that you can pronounce all of the words which you use regularly for your job, and that you feels comfortable with this vocabulary. We will focus on things like the ‘th’ sounds, the plurals, third person endings and prepositions which are particularly difficult for non native English speakers.

Initial Actions for clear Speech

What's important? Slowing down when speaking, speaking all of the consonants in the middle and end of words, learning when to use articles and when not to. In practical terms, this is done by our recording words and sentences you can work on at home and then reviewing them when you come for a training session. We look at the way the tonuge is positioned and also what shape your mouth makes when you make certain, difficult sounds.
Basic English as well as grammar problems are also part of the focused training.

Presentation Skills Coaching

Our coaching focuses you on developing a talk which you can put together not only quickly, but also with confidence.

Materials

Understanding and Using English Grammar by Betty Schrampfer Azar, ISBN 0-13-958661-X;
Pronounce it perfectly in English, Barron’s Educational Series, 1995, ISBN 0-8120-8244-3 (this is a book and 3 tapes)

Other texts will be supplied.

Suggested Length of time

2x a week for a month or two months, depending on the time available and then 1x a week for however many months it will take until clients are satisfied with their progress.