Voice to Word Consulting Inc.

Voice to Word Consulting Inc.

Refine your Communication Skills - Clear Speech, Correct English, Cultural Common Sense

Heather Chetwynd, TESL, MES, Director, Trainer

416-535-8869

voicetoword.ca

Voice to Word Consulting is committed to improving the communication skills of non-native speakers – to optimizing personal and organizational success by refining the way people speak. Based in Toronto, we work with individuals and companies to improve all forms of English and Canadian cultural communication skills. Taking our clients beyond ESL training, we offer many specialized services including: • Communication needs assessments • Accent modification (pronunciation & elocution) • Voice coaching (projection & voice quality) • Presentation skills training • Conversation coaching • Inter-personal skills training(socio-linguistic, cross-cultural) • Business communications skills (grammar & writing) We determine how to best support your objectives with a needs assessment. Then, through one-on-one coaching, we clarify your specific communication difficulties, lead you through the process of developing awareness, building skills, learning how to practice effectively and integrating your learning. Voice to Word offers both one-on-one coaching or group courses, customized to your needs. Training is offered online and onsite.

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on site-GTA, online-Worldwide

By appointment

Success Story:

I realized that speaking clearly was key for my professional and personal success. I was motivated but couldn’t identify my pronunciation mistakes and issues I had with speed and tone of voice. When I first met Heather at Voice to Word, she had already analyzed my case (via recordings,) was ready for me and deeply understood my challenges. The materials were very well organized and effective and I found the recorded sessions and materials extremely useful. Heather’s patience, humour and personalized care, combined with the relaxing, home-like environment, helped me to relax, focus and absorb the content. It has been a great learning experience, and I highly recommend Voice to Word’s services. (Merling Sapene, Bombardier Aerospace)

I really value these classes. I now realize that, when it comes to refining the use of English language, there is so much to learn – skills such as paying attention to others, applying techniques learned in class and getting rid of bad habits. For example, I hadn’t realized that listening actively was actually not easy when your mind is racing through translations, finding the right words, and trying to deliver an articulate message, all at once. Mark is a fantastic trainer with a lot of patience. He listens actively and has been able to provide the necessary course material to achieve my goals. (Florence Tang, Private Student)

After the training sessions, I had an interview with one of the Big 4 Accounting firms. I found I really benefited (from the training) because I found out where the problems were, and I performed well during the interview as I was very confident. Now I am with the firm I wanted to be with.

- Rachel J. Li, Private Student

I took the training because I knew that I needed to improve my English to further develop my career. The one-on-one training has been very helpful to correct my pronunciation. My colleagues now say I can speak very clearly. I now know my weaknesses and how to improve them.

- Corporate Client, Brainhunter

I have used both Skype and face to face training. I find Skype to be as convenient and effective as face-to-face. I get more easily absorbed in the lesson being taught. I find the lessons to be more focused as both the teacher and the student are totally engaged and the process is very interactive.

- Neil Chan, Private Student