May 18 2025 | We are thrilled to welcome a new group of dedicated professionals who have recently enrolled in the P-ESL Certification Course at 800-language.com. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for a Refresher to stay current with the latest updates, we’re so glad you’re here! Please join us in giving a warm welcome to: Each of you brings valuable experience, insight, and a passion for helping others improve their spoken English. As you begin or continue your journey with the P-ESL method, we encourage you to explore the full range of resources available to you here on the site — including the new Student… Read More
Continue ReadingWelcome to ILP Academy: Building a Community of Success
Welcome to ILP Academy: Building a Community of Success MARCH 19, 2025 | At 800-language.com’s ILP Academy, we’re excited to welcome new students every month! Whether you’re just starting your journey with the P-ESL Accent Modification Method or continuing to refine your skills, you’re now part of a growing community of professionals dedicated to clear, confident communication. Welcome to our newest students: Why These Monthly Welcome Posts? We believe that learning is more than just watching videos and completing exercises—it’s about connection, motivation, and progress. These monthly welcome posts will highlight new members, share success stories, and offer encouragement to keep moving forward. Our goal is to foster a sense… Read More
Continue ReadingThe Growing Demand for Accent Coaching: Insights from Research and Implications for P-ESL Practitioners
FEBRUARY 10, 2025 |In today’s globalized world, the ability to communicate clearly and confidently using American English is a critical skill, particularly in professional fields such as Many individuals, including international professionals, seek accent coaching to enhance their intelligibility and ensure effective communication. As a speech-language pathologist (SLP) or language expert using the P-ESL (Pronouncing English as a Second Language) method, understanding the latest research on accent intervention can help you attract and serve clients more effectively. A 2019 review of accent intervention studies in the healthcare setting provides valuable insights into the benefits of accent coaching, the challenges in research quality, and the best practices for improving speech clarity… Read More
Continue ReadingWould the P-ESL Method and Tools Work for Instructors in Australia?
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 | Anyone, anywhere in the world, can access the P-ESL Certification Course at 800-language.com, and yes, the P-ESL Accent Modification Method can be highly effective for use by instructors in Australia. The P-ESL method is designed to address common pronunciation challenges and includes techniques adaptable to a wide range of language backgrounds and English accents. While the P-ESL method focuses on American English pronunciation, many principles it employs—such as rhythm, intonation, and articulation practice—are universally beneficial and can be adapted for clients seeking clearer speech in diverse English-speaking contexts. There are notable differences between the rhythm, intonation, and articulation of Australian English and American English, and these differences… Read More
Continue ReadingAccent Deep Dive: Arabic
OCTOBER 12, 2024 | Accent Deep Dive will be a series of posts that provides details on the phonemic inventories of languages and compares them with the phonemic inventory and qualities of common American English pronunciation. Each post explains how the phonemic inventory of a language is likely going to affect the pronunciation of American English. We’re starting the series with Arabic for no other reasons than it is a widely used language, and A in English is a good starting point. Around 310 to 350 million people use Arabic as a first language. For perspective, that’s about the size of the United States population in 2024, according to census.gov.… Read More
Continue ReadingCourse Unit Updates – October 10 2024
OCTOBER 10, 2024 | Updates were made in the placement and sequencing of specific units (and modules) in the P-ESL Certification Course. There’s a possibility this may have affected some users activity and progress. Let us know by emailing support@800-language.com if you discover this to be true about your account. The course completion exam, the CEU activity report form and the course evaluation survey were moved into a new module: Module 4. Unit 2.5 was updated with a PDF download containing instructions for using the paper-based form approach for speech analysis, and how to combine several analysis results to create a small group training package.
Continue ReadingThe Rise of Online Courses and Teaching: Empowering Learners Across the Globe
Over the past decade, the educational landscape has transformed dramatically. The advent of the internet, coupled with rapid technological advancements, has led to an unprecedented rise in the popularity and use of online courses and teaching. This shift has been further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced educational institutions, businesses, and professionals to pivot to virtual teaching environments. Today, online education is not just a stopgap measure; it has become a permanent fixture in the way we approach learning and instruction. From primary education to corporate training, individuals and organizations are leveraging online platforms to teach and learn. In the United States, online education is becoming a preferred mode… Read More
Continue ReadingAnnouncing Exciting Updates to the P-ESL Certification Course
We are thrilled to announce a series of updates to our P-ESL Certification Course designed to enhance your learning experience and empower you to deliver top-notch accent instructional services. Here’s what’s new: Explore the updated P-ESL Certification Course today and take your skills to the next level. Empower your clients with clear and confident communication!
Continue ReadingThe story behind “800-language.com”
It all started with Arthur Compton – a man with a passion for accents. Arthur J. Compton, Ph.D. is the Founder, Director and President of the Institute of Language & Phonology in San Francisco. He received his BA degree in Business Administration/Advertising, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Linguistics, Psychology, and Speech Pathology, from The Ohio State University. He was an Associate Professor at the University of Iowa where he established academic programs in Psycholinguistics and Child Language. Upon relocating to San Francisco, Dr. Compton taught at the University of California, Berkeley and California State University, Hayward. In 1972, he was awarded a four-year NIH (National Institute of Health) research… Read More
Continue ReadingASHA’s Preferred Terminology Update
In 2022, ASHAWire shared an updated perspective on preferred terminology regarding accent and pronunciation instructions. Read about it here: https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_AJSLP-20-00376
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