In the News

  1. Immigrants breaking accent barriers
    November 8, 2008
    Calgary Herald
    This article features Nadia as she works with Ukrainian-born Michael Svikhnushin, a Calgary IT specialist.
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  2. Away with the Lilt and Brogue
    May 1, 1995
    Alberta Report
    Nadia Pelton, speech pathologist and “accent buster” is highlighted in this article. She assists highly skilled, international employees to “lose their unfamiliar lilts” and improve the clarity of their professional communication.


  3. Sharing the Gift of Speech
    March 11, 1995
    The Calgary Mirror
    “Job description of Calgary speech pathologists is becoming more diverse.”
    Speech pathologists work with children and adults in schools, hospitals and health clinics. This article describes the changing careers of speech pathologists in Calgary and profiles Nadia’s corporate work in the area of accent reduction training for foreign-born speakers of English.


  4. Canadian, eh?
    April 10, 1995
    Calgary Herald
    Accent on Communication “Canadianizes” an American interactive pronunciation program. The company will market the program in Canada as “Sounds Canadian”.


  5. Accent on Communication
    February 1995
    Business in Calgary
    Nadia Pelton’s company uses leading edge technology to help new Canadians move up the corporate ladder by learning to speak proper Canadian, eh! This article describes Nadia’s success with computer-assisted accent reduction training.


  6. Pronounced Improvement
    July 10, 1994
    The Calgary Sun
    This article profiles speech pathologist, Nadia Pelton, and her work with a diplomat from Israel.


  7. Smooth Talker
    October 3, 1992
    Calgary Herald
    “Speech therapy helps immigrants shed accent while climbing the corporate ladder.”
    This article features Nadia Pelton’s work within the oil and gas industry in Calgary and tells the stories of clients involved in corporate accent reduction programs.