Speech Pathology can help to decrease the presence of foreign accent and help you sound more 'Australian' if you speak English as a second language.
A Speech Pathology assessment is recommended if:
♦ Unfamiliar people have difficulty understanding your English accent.
♦ Clients or colleagues have difficulty understanding your accent, thus affecting your communication in the workplace.
Accent reduction therapy involves changing speech patterns, including:
♦ Pronunciation
♦ Intonation
♦ Rhythm
Therapy can also be beneficial if you want to learn an accent other than Australian English, which can be particularly beneficial if you will be working overseas.
