Dear Friend,

I have spent over 15 years helping hundreds of individuals succeed in speech and related skills, including reducing their accents and improving their grammar.

My goal is to help you set and achieve the goals and standards that you would like to see in the shortest amount of time. I desire to give you results.

Warmly,
Teresa L. DeAnda
Speech Language Pathologist MS, CCC

At Horizons Speech & Language Therapies you will learn how to reduce your accent, enunciate sounds clearly, and if needed, improve your grammar skills.

"The most difficult aspect of learning the English language was correct pronunciation. It was imperative for me to be understood. Since working with Teresa, I have significantly reduced my accent and improved my ability to speak clearly and now I don’t hesitate to speak up knowing that I will be understood. I certainly recommend the program to anyone who would like to gain confidence in expressing oneself in English".

- Sergey Sobolevsky
Physician

During the first session, you will receive a one-hour two-part evaluation. The first part will be a unique and specialized sound analysis where each errored sound will be pinpointed. You will then be given an explanation of those sounds that need to be changed and modified in order for you to speak clearer English.

Following this sound analysis, you will receive a grammar assessment to determine and/or pinpoint any grammatical patterns that need to be changed. You are then given an explanation of any grammatical changes that need to be made.

The speech samples during the evaluation will be audio taped and video taped so that we can later observe your progress and speech improvements by comparing your first session from your final class.

Following the evaluation, you will meet with me for one hour per week learning to correctly produce and clearly say all targeted sounds in words, sentences, paragraphs, conversation, and if needed, gradually learn to speak in grammatically correct sentences.

You will audiotape the teaching sessions so that you can review the class throughout the week and practice imitating speech samples of clear English.

After 12 learning sessions you and I will observe your progress through audio taping comparing the initial evaluation audio to your new speech sample. We then determine whether you desire or need to continue for more sessions. We re-evaluate your progress every 12 sessions until you and I are satisfied, comfortable, and confident with your accent reduction, clearer grammar and new and improved speaking.

*Length of time to complete the program:
It varies, depending on the severity of your speech problem and your personal goals and needs. Anywhere from three months to three years.

*Do you know someone else interested in small group sessions? We offer small group sessions for 2-4 people - contact us for details. Private sessions are also available.

"Improving my pronunciation has helped me communicate better in the business world and with my family. It has taken some time, but I finally gained the proper sounds to be heard with English pronunciation and a clearer voice. I am not afraid anymore to speak in public with a group of people or friends, and worrying if they understand what I say."

- Lorena Robinson
Accountant/Human Resources

Please call or email us for specific prices and/or to make an appointment.

*Special discounts for full time students

25% off all private evaluations when you mention this website!

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