Speech and Language Programs
Effective communication is essential to success in academics, business, healthcare, research, customer service, and an invaluable life skill.
ACT involves direct instruction and models for articulation (the way sounds are produced) and prosody (the melody of speech) in Mainstream American English (MAE).
We provide opportunities to practice learned skills in a variety of communication settings and situations (e.g., presentations, interviews, ordering food), as well as giving direct feedback on performance from the instructors.
ACT at Northeastern is open to everyone. You don’t need to be affiliated with Northeastern University to avail of this program. There are four options:
Designed for undergraduate and graduate students in the Northeastern community and beyond who want to enhance their communication skills for academic and early-career settings such as class presentations and co-op interviews. This service focuses primarily on speaking clearly, confidently, and authentically.
Evaluation and feedback session (two visits total): $195
NU Faculty can enjoy a 10% discount on our flagship training/coaching service. This coaching service takes on a practical approach to real-world challenges, whether your aim is more dynamic presentation delivery, better performance evaluations in your current role, or an advantage at your next interview.
Evaluation and feedback session (two visits total): $225
Our flagship training/coaching service focuses on professional communication skills for individuals with experience in the workforce. This coaching service takes on a practical approach to real-world challenges, whether your aim is more dynamic presentation delivery, better performance evaluations in your current role, or an advantage at your next interview.
Evaluation and feedback session (two visits total): $275
Partner with us to design a program specifically for your team’s needs. We offer communication-centered tools and strategies to help leaders and teams clarify values, desired outcomes, and priorities, and help implement effective and sustainable learning and development approaches for your professional environments.
Complete the registration form and email, fax, or mail it to the Speech-Language and Hearing Center.
When we get your form, one of our instructors will schedule a screening and/or an evaluation.
Based on the results we’ll schedule individual and/or group training sessions.
I joined the ACT program in order to improve my pronunciation. My instructor, Jordan Piel, helped me identify specific areas of improvement, suggested a variety of vocal exercises, and helped me set weekly goals. Jordan was friendly, easy-going, and supportive throughout the program, which reduced the anxiety of working with a speech coach. By the end of the program, I had made significant progress with my pronunciation and had become a much more confident communicator.”
