Still struggling to be understood
when you speak english?
Want to sound like a native Canadian?
My program will show you how to train your tongue and mouth muscles to produce the Canadian English sounds effortlessly.
Applying my proven simple 'how-to' tricks and techniques will make your English sound clear, local and effective.
IF YOU WANT TO:
STOP
- Feeling like you are on the outside
- Being overlooked for more challenging jobs
- Wondering what ‘they’ were talking about
START
- Understanding what people are saying and have them understand you
- Experiencing being part of the social and expert aspects of your team
- Using all your technical and professional skills
What's My Story?
My name is Peggy Kayne and I have been training immigrant professionals to speak clearly since 1990.
I left my secure job at the school board to create a real speaking solution for the immigrants I met who could not get into their professional jobs.
I was inspired to offer pronunciation training when an immigrant employee working at a Mr. Lube shop could not speak in a way I could understand him.
He looked professional and was good at his job, but I had to ask "Pardon me?" "Say that again," "Please repeat that" several times so he could tell me what he needed for my car’s oil change steps.
As I went to pay my bill I thought, "I could really help this man with his pronunciation!"
And many hundreds of clients later, my students are proof that I truly can "Teach immigrants how to talk Canadian English."
How Does It Work?
There are three levels of pronunciation success trainings that will provide you with all the skills you need to speak clearly and understand others – no matter how fast they speak English.
Pre-testing of your recorded speech at the beginning and end of each course will show you how much you have improved.
Daily practice for 20 or more minutes a day will secure your new clear Canadian speech.
What Clients Have Said About My Training...
Master These Skills
Bronze Level 1
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Learn to hear and separate similar-sounding vowels
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Identify the differences between Long and Short Vowels
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Use the jaw movements and holds that are used in English
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Learn how and why to make some syllables long and others very quick
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Begin correcting consonant sounds “R”, “Th”, “T and D”
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Begin applying English intonation patterns starting with words to phrases and sentences
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Begin using the up and down vocal patterns (music) of English speech
Silver Level 2
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Practice the up and down movement of sounds and Canadian rhythms
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Break sentences into meaningful phrases and speak in phrases
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Hear and speak common greetings like “How do you do?” to sound like ‘HAH.dee.oo.DO?’ Practice consonant sounds until they become easy and accurate
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Write and record a telephone message. Later, record and the two versions for accuracy
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Learn how to link consonants to consonants and consonants to vowels
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Practice and record short conversations. Correct the errors
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Hear and copy rhythms that change the meaning of sentences
Gold Level 3
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Difficult sounds will be reviewed and addressed
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Develop listening and self-correcting skills
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Record your first reading exercises, practice, and record again. Analyze and correct errors
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Develop a slower professional, Canadian pace of speech – the ‘power’ pace
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Listening to recorded selections and read out loud with them to entrain your reading speed with north American voices
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Practice conversations, phone calls, and face to face meeting skills. Record yourself and assess your techniques
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You will feel more comfortable and speak more clearly while presenting information
Frequently Asked Questions
This depends on how much you practice the simple exercises. The courses are planned for weekly lessons for 10 or 12 weeks.
Try out some of the ‘how to‘ exercises. If they help you to correct some common problems. Do you want more information like these?
Answer the questions in my free PDF and you will see how many things are difficult for you and taking these courses will work your way out of these difficult situations.
Yes. You will have an opportunity to purchase materials through Clear Communications’ website.
Yes, there are 1 on 1 coaching classes, small group classes and larger groups when there are enough students.
You should be scheduled to a time and into an individual class time or a group that meets your needs.
Most classes will meet for 1 per week for 10 or 12 weeks. For the large class groups we will meet weekly for 2 hour meetings.
1. the basic accurate sound production skills,
2. the rhythm and intonation skills that produce natural up and down tones (like the music of English) that makes English sound English,
3. Learn to be a more persuasive and an effective speaker.
Altogether, a graduate should experience more inclusion, respect and opportunities to compete for the jobs you want without you English skills getting in the way of you promotions.
Individual 1 on 1 coaching:
Small groups of 3 to 6 people:
Larger groups go slower and enjoy the friendship and support of the group while being instructed and guided to correcting speaking skills by a skilled instuctor.
Contact Peggy by email for the quickest response. You can also fill out the form below.
ready to learn how to speak like a canadian?
WANT TO sound like a native English Speaker?
Daily practice will be your key to greatest improvement!
