Professional Affiliations ASTD American Society for Training and Development ASHA American Speech and Hearing Association ICF International Coach Federation SPSP Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsey

The makeup of the U.S. workforce has undergone some dramatic changes. Many U.S. companies have enlisted foreign-born English-speaking professionals and specialists in a wide range of fields. However, many of these employees find American English pronunciation difficult.

The ability to communicate clearly and accurately is a critical element in most jobs, and accented English is often difficult to understand. Fear of being misunderstood or rejected can make non-native residents reluctant to speak and contribute ideas, so your business runs the risk of losing their creativity, expertise, and input.

CommuniCOM provides customized, work-related training to improve the pronunciation of American English. The need has never been greater, and there is no firm better qualified to fill that need.

Sara Lee Wheeler, M.A., CCC/SLP, CommuniCOM's founder and president, holds two degrees in speech pathology and communication disorders. She brings more than 20 years' experience to her well-respected firm and has been honored with a host of professional certifications and awards.

Our Promise

To employers:
    - A free consultation
    - Intensive, full-day training to minimize distractions and maximize learning
    - Two-month's follow-up to monitor progress

To employees:
    - A self-evaluation tool to heighten awareness of speaking competence and listener comprehension
    - In-depth, individual assessment of speech communication needs
    - Relevant training incorporating work-related situations and vocabulary
    - Assistance in self-analysis for pronunciation and intonation improvement
    - Pacing techniques to slow rate of speech

Our Method

    - Individual and group instruction
    - Personalized training materials
    - On-line pronunciation assistance and feedback
    - Small group practice sessions incorporating work-related conversations and role-playing
    - Trained co-workers encouraging each other's progress

Our Results

For employers:
    - Improved work group communication and productivity
    - Enhanced creativity and idea sharing
    - A competitive edge in high-tech recruitment, retention and referrals
    - A loyal, equipped workforce
    - A cohesive corporate image
    - Tangible bottom-line results