Compton PESL Approach

Pronouncing English as a Second Language

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THE COMPTON PESL APPROACH

Utilizing the internationally renowned Compton PESL (Pronouncing English as a Second Language) approach, SPEECH+ Accent Modification Services provides comprehensive accent assessment and accent modification training to the foreign-born individual or an individual with a regional accent.  Developed by Dr. Arthur Compton, Director of the Institute of Language and Phonology, the Compton PESL Method is based on more than 20 years of linguistic research & teaching and is offered by instructors who have been trained and certified by the Institute of Language and Phonology to offer this program.

This accent training approach is designed to teach non-native English speakers how to produce the speech sounds and intonation patterns of Standard American English. This method is effective to teach individuals with a regional accent also. All courses are fully customized to the client's specific accent patterns and level of pronunciation proficiency based on the results of the Assessment.  


As a client of this web-based training with SPEECH+ Accent Modification Services, you can expect the following:

  • The first step is to complete the Free Screening on this Website or email to request a link. This screening is an audio recording of your speech in words, reading a paragraph and talking naturally on a topic of interest to you. An analysis will be completed.

  • Next, the results of the screening will be shared with you and recommendations will be discussed at an initial interview.  This will be an opportunity to discuss your personal goals & professional needs for improving speech skills. Consideration can be given about proceeding with Accent Modification Training. 

  • If you elect to proceed with the Accent Modification Training sessions, an individualized learning program, based on a phonetic analysis of your recorded speech, will be developed.

  • The Lifetime Online Subscription of Compton PESL Client Materials* is a comprehensive set of practice exercises for use throughout the Training Sessions and for your personal use for continued practice after the sessions are complete. This lifetime access to the Online Subscription allows you to practice regularly and maintain the speech skills acquired.

  • Optional Client Workbook* with purchase of the Online Subscription.

  • Recordings of customized practice words and phrases which you find particularly important to learn are provided.

  • Weekly online meetings with your instructor targeting specific speech sounds and appropriate speech modification techniques are conducted.

  • An audio-recorded re-evaluation at the end of the course to provide an objective measure of your success will be completed and reviewed. 

  • Clients can anticipate a probable and reasonable improvement level of approximately 50% as a likely outcome of the program IF all practice assignments are completed as instructed.

 *Material fee in addition to Course fee.

To modify a foreign accent or regional accent takes hard work and dedication. To achieve the greatest improvement possible, commitment to daily practice using the training materials provided is essential during the duration of the Training Sessions.


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