Specializing in English Pronunciation
and Accent Reduction Programs

About The Ford Language Institute

The Ford Language Institute is recognized as one of the early pioneers in the research and development of communication programs for improving spoken English. The institute authored a number of programs that became the standard for accent reduction and pronunciation training for ESL and EFL students worldwide:

Profile of Effective English Communication © (PEEC)

Succeed with Effective English Communication © (SEEC)

Promoting Accurate Communication in English © (PACE)

	PACE - Pronouncing Medical Terminology © (PMT)
	PACE - Pronouncing Computer Terminology © (PCT)

American Accent Program © (AAP) Audio Version

American Accent Program © (AAP) Software Version

These distinguished programs have been used worldwide for accent reduction and pronunciation training in speech centers, Fortune 500 companies, hospitals and medical clinics, government agencies, educational institutions and test preparation centers throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. Click here for a list of Corporate and Educational users.

Ford's copyrighted programs have enjoyed the highest reviews by ESL professionals and experts in linguistics and earned accreditation by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Click here for a list of testimonials and endorsements.

Ford Language Institute has been a leader in the industry since 1985 and continues to pioneer the research and development of technology driven language training. The Institute recently announced the release of the American Accent Program© Audio Version in an MP3 format – offering the same powerful audio training in a popular mobile format. This program is now available for an immediate download. Click here for more information on AAP Audio.

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Ford Language Institute's satisfied clients

Universities

Azusa Pacific University
Bentley College
City College of San Francisco
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Florida State University
Garden Grove USD
Golden Gate University
Hawaii Pacific University
Indiana University
Iowa State University
Johns Hopkins University
Lewis-Clark State College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Maracopa Community College
Miami Dade Community College
Merced College
North Arizona State University
North Arizona State University
North Seattle Community College
Ohio State University
Oregon State University
Pomona USD
Princeton University
Rutgers University
Saddleback College
San Diego City College
San Diego Mesa College
San Francisco State University
Stony Brook University
Texas A&M University
Texas Tech University
University of Arizona
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of Hawaii
University of Missouri-Kansas City
University of North Florida
University of Oklahoma
University of Pennsylvania
University of South Florida
University of Texas, Austin
University of Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University
Wellesley College

US Corporation

3M Corporation
Abbott Laboratories
Achievement Dynamics
Advanced Micro Devices
AETNA
American Journal of Nursing
AMA
ARCO Transportation
Audio-Digest Foundation
Baker & Taylor
Bank of America
Baxter International
Berlitz International
Boeing Company
Books on Tape
Braille Institute
California Management Inst
Carmichael International
Chevron Texaco Corporation
Cigna Hospitals
Cisco Systems
Eastman Kodak Company
Hewlett-Packard Company
Hyundai Corporation
IBM
IRS
Edison International
Japan Communication & Research
MAI Basics
McKinsey & Company
Microsoft Corporation
NASA
Northrop Grumman
Qualcomm
Ralph M. Parson International
Reuters Information Technology
Rockwell International
Subaru of America
Sybervision
Unisys Corporation
Unocal Corporation
VA Medical Centers
Wang Laboratories
Wells Fargo
Wright-Patterson AFB

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What Educational Professionals have said about both the Audio and Software Versions of the American Accent Program©

"The American Accent Program, an ESL pronunciation and intonation tutor on interactive CD-ROM, is one of the best programs in my experience of publishing numerous software reviews."

	C.J.S. Wallia, Ph.D. University of California , Berkeley

"The computer version of The American Accent Program has added a fresh dimension to our language lab and stands alone as a valuable learning tool."

	Samuel Vann, Lecturer Intensive English Program Noyes Language Lab Cornell University

"The American Accent Program has been adopted into the intensive English program for international students."

	Ruth Roys, University of California, Davis

"...an excellent program presented in a clear and simple format for foreign born professionals."

	Daniel Dato, Ph.D. Dept. of Linguistics, Georgetown University

"The American Accent Program is by far the most comprehensive pronunciation program I've seen. It is the most popular software in our lab because the students from many levels have found it to be an effective learning tool."

	Carolyn Lord, Coordinator Loft Writing Center Plus North Seattle Community College

"It is the most used computer program in my ESOL class at Bair Community School."

	Rhonda Spillman, Bair Community School

"The ability of the America Accent Program to individualize instruction and training on pronunciation enabled the students to gain the confidence and skill they needed to participate in ESL and content area classes and to progress faster than they would have without the use of this program."

	Margaret Phillips-Gladys Scranton High School

"The results from using your program were so excellent that we have integrated the American Accent Program into our ESL Curriculum."

	George Kalmar, President International Educational Service

"The Ford Language Institute has done a great service for the ESL teaching profession by providing a comprehensive pronunciation program that addresses the specific needs of the ESL student. The American Accent Program is highly respected."

	Ronald Barasch, Ph.D. Center Director, ELS

"The American Accent Program is very popular."

	Elizabeth Hernandez Chicago Public Library

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