We all have an accent. It’s part of who we are. Sometimes however, our accent can get in the way of effective communication.

Learning a new language presents a variety of challenges. Each language has its own speech sounds, rhythm, stress patterns, and rules governing what sounds and words can be combined and in which order.

Being able to communicate clearly with others is essential for success in all areas of our lives, but especially for success in business and academics. Accent modification therapy can help you improve your pronunciation of standard American English. It does not seek to eliminate your natural accent, but rather help you communicate clearly and confidently when speaking English.

Our accent modification therapy focuses on helping clients speak with more clarity, confidence and naturalness. It moves your listener’s focus from trying to understand what you’re saying, to focusing on the message you’re communicating.

Why choose a speech-language pathologist? SLPs are THE communication experts. We have received extensive training in speech anatomy and physiology, phonetics, prosody and articulation. With our extensive knowledge and experience, and additional training in the field of accent modification, you can trust that we will quickly identify your unique needs and develop a plan tailored just for you.

Foundations Therapy of South Carolina is the first practice offering in-person accent modification therapy services in Bluffton and the surrounding areas.

What does the process entail?

Assessment - We first complete a thorough assessment. We discuss your areas of frustration around your production of American English, and listen to your goals for accent modification therapy. We take the time to record, listen and analyze your production of most or all of the sounds of American English.

Customized Plan - We develop an individualized plan based on the outcome of your speech analysis.

Effective Treatment - We typically recommend meeting once a week, one-on-one, for one-hour but can customize sessions based on your individual needs.