The Whittaker Group, Speech and Communication Specialists

Corporate Communication Consultant
Foreign/Regional Accent Modification and Communication Training
Brookline • Boston • Metrowest • Northshore

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Corporate Programs

The Whittaker Group provides companies with a wide range of services designed to help valued employees reach their maximum communication potential in the Brookline, Boston, Metrowest, Northshore, MA areas.

Foreign and Regional Accent Modification

We provide accent modification services to non-native English speakers to help employees correctly pronounce the consonants and vowels of English with appropriate stress and intonation. (rhythm and pitch) These customized individual or group programs include:



		A personalized learning program based on a thorough assessment of the employee's particular accent and speech habits

		An integrated program that addresses pronunciation and intonation in structured, conversational and professional speaking contexts

		Comprehensive training manuals and audio practice materials for each participant, supplemented by additional exercises utilizing professional terminology to maximize functional impact

		Basic (12- hour) Comprehensive (24-hour) and Executive (variable) programs available based on degree of accent and related areas of need

		A post assessment to quantify success and to verify successful participation in the program

		A self-study program for continued improvement in speaking ability at course completion

		On-site training is available

Most programs meet once weekly for an hour with an independent at-home assignment, yet we strive to accommodate our clients' time frames for results and busy schedules.



		Complimentary telephone consultations throughout the training period between scheduled face-to-face training sessions

		3-month and 6-month complimentary follow-up sessions if desired

		Individual, Small Group (2-3) and Mid-Size Groups (4-6) Programs

Regional Accent Modification

We provide customized accent modification for native English speakers who wish to minimize their regional dialect in certain professional or personal situations.



		Sessions are available on site or over the telephone

		These programs typically meet once week for one-hour for 6-weeks duration. Training materials are provided

Communication Enhancement Programs

The Whittaker Group also offers customized training to address other public speaking and related issues so employees can communicate in the business environment with confidence and success.



		Sessions are available on site

		Most programs meet once weekly for an hour

		We utilize practical, work-related practice materials

Specialized Speech-Language and Communication Services in the Brookline - Boston, MA areas

As a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist, Marjorie can help to identify and manage specific speech, language, voice and communication problems among your staff.

Brookline, MA 02446 • 617.818.3335