American Accent Training for MBAs
Learn to Speak so that American Audiences can Easily Understand You
Are you an MBA who wants to gain an edge over your peers and job market competitors?
Communication skills are in high demand, yet short supply among newly minted MBAs. According to Bloomberg Business, it is a "Job skill that companies want but can't get" (Bloomberg Business - 2015 Job Skills Report).
Learning how to communicate in an American business environment will give you a competitive advantage so that you can gain a solid return on your MBA investment.
The American Accent Training for MBAs course is designed specifically for MBAs who are non-native speakers of American English.
In this course you will learn to:
Your career demands that you communicate in a way that Americans respect and understand.
The lessons in American Accent Training for MBA Grads program are designed to help you achieve this.
The vocabulary featured in this course is selected from my list of high frequency accent related mistakes made by international professionals I've worked with in my accent reduction coaching program.
The business dialogs are taken from real life situations that international professionals encounter every day.
Video Case Studies featuring MBA leaders, including Harvard University's Michael Porter, will show you exactly how American business professionals speak.
I guarantee that my course will teach you the secrets for speaking American business English in a manner that is very clear, professional and engaging.
Here's what other MBA grads have said about the lessons in this course.
"I love the way you have used symbols like bold and word connections to point out corrections to be made. Very effective!" M.U. MBA Graduate, Darden School
"I would like to share a piece of good news. I am starting a new career journey with _______ next month. It looks like my long quest – transitioning into corporate finance – has come to its successful end. I believe you have deserved credit for this accomplishment. Thank you for your support, training and advice." BA, MBA Graduate, Darden School
"Thanks for creating lessons that focus on my problem areas.You’ve helped me improve the quality of my conversations.” Y.L. M.S. University of Chicago
“I talked to a lot of coaches, but you were by far the most professional.” D.N., MBA Graduate, Ross School
"The way you explain the pronunciation and the stress patterns using your "magic spelling" made all the difference for me". S.S. Sales Manager, Los Angeles
"Thank you Susan. I would strongly recommend you to other professionals who want to speak clear American English. I accomplished what I wanted in your course". Stas, Marketing Executive, Zurich, Switzerland
"Many thanks Susan. Much appreciated. I’ve found your class interesting and inspiring. I’ll spend some time practicing what I’ve learnt from you." R.K. Banking Professional & University Professor, Hong Kong
Susan Ryan
1.1 Module Overview
FREE PREVIEW1.2 Why Syllable Stress is Critical
1.3 Syllable Stress for MBA Grads
FREE PREVIEW1.4 Syllable Stress & the Schwa Vowel Sound
1.5 The Schwa Sound
1.6 Quiz: Syllable Stress & Schwa
1.7 Section Downloads
2.1 Module Overview
FREE PREVIEW2.2 Phrasal Verbs for MBA Grads
2.3 Compound Nouns for MBA Grads
2.4 Abbreviations for MBA Grads
2.5 Quiz: Syllable Stress Rules
2.6 Section Downloads
3.1 Module Overview
FREE PREVIEW3.2 Using Pauses & Intonation
3.3 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 1- iy as in Green
3.4 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 2- I as in Silver
3.5 Quiz: Clear Speech in Sentences
3.6 Section Downloads
4.1 Module Overview
FREE PREVIEW4.2 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 3-ey as in Gray
4.3 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 4-ɛ as in Red
4.4 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 5-:ae: as in Black
4.6 Section Downloads
5.1 Module Overview
FREE PREVIEW5.2 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 6-ɝas in Purple
5.3 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 7- ʌ as in Mustard
5.4 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 8-ɑ as in Olive
5.5 Quiz: How to Pronounce Consultant
5.6 Section Downloads
6.1 Module Overview
FREE PREVIEW6.2 How to pronounce Access & Success
6.3 How to pronounce Person & Percent
6.4 How to pronounce Comedy & Committee
6.5 Quiz: Common Mispronunciations
6.6 Section Downloads
7.1 Module Overview
FREE PREVIEW7.2 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 9-uw as in Blue
7.3 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 10-ʊ as in Wood
7.4 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 11- ow as Rose
7.5 Section Downloads
8.1 Module Overview
FREE PREVIEW8.2 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 12-aw as in Brown
8.3 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 13-oʳ as in Orange
8.4 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 15- ɔʸ as in Turquoise
8.5 Sentences for MBA Grads Vowel 14-ay as in White
8.6 Section Downloads
9.1 Module Overview
FREE PREVIEW9.2 Video Case Study~ Melinda Gates
9.3 Video Case Study~Li Lu
9.4 Video Case Study~ Peter Thiel
9.5 Video Case Study~Michael Porter (for download only)
9.6 Section Downloads
10.1 Module Overview
FREE PREVIEW10.2 Dialog Practice~Multinational Companies
10.3 Dialog Practice~Creating a Profile on LinkedIn
10.4 Dialog Practice~Brainstorming New Strategies
10.5 Dialog Practice~ The Sales Meeting
10.6 Section Downloads
11.1 Module Overview
FREE PREVIEW11.2 How to speak clearly on the phone
11.3 Pronouncing Months & Days
11.4 Section Downloads
12.1 Module Overview
FREE PREVIEW12.2 Five Strategies for Practice
12.3 Next Steps
12.4 Additional Resources