You have a good command of English, but something still gives away your accent? This course is for you. Designed for French speakers, it tackles the challenges of English pronunciation: word stress, intonation, rhythm, reduced sounds, and linking.
Rather than aiming for a perfect accent, you will develop habits that make your English clearer, more fluid, and more natural. You will understand why some words sound different when spoken versus written, how to place word stress with confidence, and how to use rhythm and intonation to highlight your ideas.
Through listening exercises, practical activities, and accessible tools, you will progress at your own pace and leave with a concrete plan to continue improving every day.
Whether in a meeting, a job interview, or a simple conversation, more confident pronunciation makes all the difference. Register now and start making yourself heard in a whole new way.
Duration
2 days
Schedule
See training dates for details
Regular fee
$895
Preferential fee
A preferential rate is offered to public institutions, to members of certain professional organizations as well as to companies that do a certain amount of business with Technologia. To know more, please read the "Registration and rates" section on our FAQ page. Please note that preferential rates are not available for online training courses. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers.
$805
Objectives of the training
By the end of this course, you will be able to identify and correct specific challenges to improve your English pronunciation. You will understand word and sentence stress, as well as the rhythm and intonation unique to English. You will also have tools and resources at your disposal to continue your practice and improvement on an ongoing basis.Targeted audience
This course is for French speakers who use English in their professional or personal lives and wish to express themselves with more naturalness and clarity. It is particularly well-suited for individuals working in bilingual or international environments, those who are required to give presentations, facilitate meetings, or correspond in English, those wishing to bridge the gap between their reading comprehension and oral fluency, or those preparing for a job interview or professional transition.Prerequisite
A basic knowledge of English is required, as the course content is primarily presented in English. No advanced level is necessary.Trainers
Benefits for Participants
Speak English with more confidence and naturalness
Reduce misunderstandings through clearer pronunciation
Strengthen your professional credibility in bilingual environments
Sharpen your ear and improve your comprehension of spoken English
Leave with concrete tools to continue progressing independently, beyond the training
Course architecture
This training is rolled out in four complementary and progressive parts, designed to help you speak English with more naturalness, clarity, and confidence. From mastering word stress to integrating what you’ve learned into your daily life, each step builds on the previous one for a coherent and practical progression.
1 - Decoding and mastering word stress
Word stress is one of the primary sources of misunderstanding for French speakers who speak English. Placing it correctly changes not only the sound of a word but also its meaning. This section equips you to identify the most common English stress patterns and apply them with confidence.
In this section:
Identify syllable stress based on recurring patterns and rules
Understand how stress placement affects the meaning and intelligibility of a word
Distinguish stress differences between nouns and verbs that share the same form
Recognize the role of common suffixes in determining word stress
Use phonetic transcription as a reference tool
2 - Understanding reduced sounds, the schwa, and the peculiarities of spoken English
Have you ever wondered why spoken English sounds so different from written English? The answer largely lies in sound reduction. This section helps you understand how unstressed syllables and reduced vowels shape the characteristic rhythm of English, and how certain letters simply vanish when spoken.
In this section:
Recognize unstressed syllables and their role in English rhythm
Master the schwa (neutral vowel), the most frequent vowel sound in spoken English
Understand vowel reduction in common words and grammatical forms
Identify silent letters that alter the pronunciation of many everyday words
Discover the flap T, a sound feature typical of North American English
3 - Stressing the right words for fluid and natural speech
In English, not every word in a sentence carries the same weight. Knowing which words to stress and which to soften is the key to clear, effective, and natural expression. This section guides you in applying stress principles at the sentence level, incorporating the linking and contractions that characterize spoken English.
In this section:
Distinguish between content words (stressed) and function words (unstressed)
Reduce function words to smooth out your pace and lighten your delivery
Use linking and contractions to produce more natural-sounding speech
4 - Apply these principles in everyday communication situations
Consolidating your skills and building an independent practice plan
Improving your pronunciation isn’t limited to the duration of a training course. This final section bridges what you have worked on and how you will continue to evolve on your own in your daily life. You will leave with practical tools, accessible resources, and a personalized improvement plan.
In this section:
Explore practice methods adapted to your habits and context
Discover digital tools and online resources for independent progress
Consolidate your learning through role-plays based on common communication
Develop your continuous improvement plan to keep progressing beyond the training
Training Notes
Explanations may be provided in French in order to ensure a good understanding of the concepts covered.
6 sessions of 2 hours each, one week apart
Private or personalized training
Do you have several employees interested in the same training course? Whether in person at your offices or remotely in virtual mode, we offer private training courses tailored to your team's needs. Group rates are available. Contact us for more details or request a quote online.
Request a quoteDuration
2 days
Schedule
See training dates for details
Regular fee
$895
Preferential fee
A preferential rate is offered to public institutions, to members of certain professional organizations as well as to companies that do a certain amount of business with Technologia. To know more, please read the "Registration and rates" section on our FAQ page. Please note that preferential rates are not available for online training courses. Discounts cannot be combined with other offers.
$805
Private or personalized training
Do you have several employees interested in the same training course? Whether in person at your offices or remotely in virtual mode, we offer private training courses tailored to your team's needs. Group rates are available. Contact us for more details or request a quote online.
Request a quote