Our application fee may be processed with payment of $175 to participate in an Online (LMS Access) to receive training to our Accent Reduction Course. Online sessions designed by ConverSAID℠ founder, Travis James. The ConverSAID℠ LMS is complete with resources to track your progress with asynchronous teaching. Your personalized ConverSAID℠ teacher training material will include Assessment reports to measure progress between each module.
FAQ’s – Teacher Training – Accent Reduction
1. What is your Method of Accent Reduction and how does it work?
We believe that all accents should first be broken down phonologically using the Conversaid Syntax (CS). These transcriptions to learning American sounds has proven to be internationally recognized method of reading and writing English. Since language changes over time, the Conversaid Syntax reflect consistent, modern shifts of phonetic speech which can be seen, heard, and vocalized faster when assimilating phonological correct sounds to Standard American English.
2. What is an ARTA Certified Trainer vs. an Associate Trainer?
Our Accent Reduction Certified Trainers and coaches undergo a rigorous training process in which they must pass a lengthy oral and written examination, demonstrating their understanding and mastery of ARTA accent reduction principles and vocal pedagogy. Teacher Certification classes are held year round. Associate trainers are currently in the process of receiving certification by ARTA.
3. What is the background of your ARTA Certified instructors?
Our ARTA Certified Instructors have taught the ARTA Method of Accent Reduction an average of 10 years. They have taught students in over 90 countries.
ARTA Certified Trainers have qualifications, but are not limited to credentials in the following areas of study:
+ Average of 8+ years teaching experience
+ ARTA Certified
+ Hold a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degrees in Speech Pathology, Linguistics, Drama, English or
Complementary field.
+ Native English speakers, (with exceptions)
+ Professionally trained dialect coaches, vocal coaches, speech pathologists, corporate consultants, university professors, among others.
