For internationals who are advanced in English but who would like to improve their accent, the Institute offers an accent reduction course. The fees for these materials vary widely according to the textbook and tapes selected by the learner. A book on how to study a foreign language is included with each set. With a number of languages, the Institute also has videotapes available for purchase or for viewing at the Institute. Almost every Friday at noon, the Institute shows one of these videotapes during the lunch hour.
Admission is free and everyone is welcome to bring their lunch.
In addition, anyone may set up an appointment with the staff of the Institute to view any of these videotapes at any other time. The Institute also provides interpretation services in many of the languages it teaches. Many of our bilingual interpreters have experience in business, medical and court interpreting. With appropriate advance notice, the Institute may be able to provide an interpreter who will travel with a client on a business trip in a foreign country, or accompany business guests in their travel throughout the United States. The Institute provides written translation services in many of the languages it teaches.