Training for Individual Professionals & Students
One hour appointments available weekdays from 8.30am to 5.30pm. For appointments outside of business hours (after 5.30), please click here.
Our program is tailored specifically to your speech needs. Appointments are individual and are made at a time that is convenient for you. The first appointment is a full assessment of your speech and a discussion of your speech goals, it is then followed by the training appointments.
| Two payment options | Investment |
|---|---|
Option One - Pay at each appointment (one hour) |
$100.00 |
Option Two - A discounted rate for payment of 6 appointments We recommend you have an appointment once every two weeks. This gives you time to practice with the speech CDs in between appointments. The timetable is flexible, we make appointments when you are available. |
$570.00 |
How much will you improve? Visit 'Frequently asked questions'
What are the benefits of improving my English pronunciation? See some of our clients testimonials.
We have individual intensive programs for people who are in Melbourne for a short time.
In 6 appointments (level 1) you will:
- have a full speech assessment
- learn what areas of your speech require improvement and why
- learn the correct positions for sounds (vowels & consonants) that are difficult for you
- improve your use of stress, rhythm and linking (very important areas)
- receive 5 speech practice CDs
- improve your pronunciation for language relevant to your career
- improve your speech clarity for job interviews
- learn the correct pronunciation of the most common words in English
- learn to use the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) (optional)
- learn to understand and use important English / Australian expressions
- improve your spoken English generally (some grammar and conversation)
- receive a Speechmatters Program Certificate Level 1
- learn tips on how to improve your English pronunciation in the future
- and much much more!
Following appointments:
Many people continue the program after completing the first 6 appointments. If you do so, you will continue to:
- work on the areas of your speech that still require improvement
- focus on and improve your use of sounds, stress, rhythm and linking
- receive a speech practice CD at every appointment
- improve your spoken English for your career and in day-to-day life
- receive a Speechmatters Certificate for English Pronunciation Training for Level 2 or 3 etc
Ways to save $
> Prepay for 6 or more appointments and receive a discount.
$495 for 6 individual appointments and 5 tailored speech CDs.
> Private Health Insurance eg. Medibank HBA, MBF.
Private Health Insurance providers may refund part of the cost
of this service. Contact your health fund to find out if you
are covered for Speech Pathology.
> Discuss the program with your employer
Many of our clients receive funding or part funding from their
employer to attend the program. Many companies provide their
staff with a Professional Development allowance or study allowance.
Employers are most often very supportive of their staff attending
this service and are willing to assist with payment and /or time to attend the service during work hours. The company
you work for will benefit from your improved communication skills.
We are happy to meet with employers to introduce the service and discuss the benfits of the program. Please let us know if you would like us to contact your employer to introduce the program.
We have a premium service for companies offering the servce as professional development to their staff, see here for our Corporate Training options.