This session presents the key components of comprehensible speech in American English including word stress, phrasing, linking, and intonation. Participants will learn that accented speech is not necessarily incomprehensible speech and will discover techniques for enhancing their comprehensibility. As this is a working session, those attending should bring a transcript of their 3 Minute Thesis presentation or research elevator pitch (preferably already edited for grammatical correctness) to annotate and rehearse during the session.

Attending this event and completing the reflection in Canvas is worth 1 PDU towards a G.R.A.D. Aggies Professional Development Certificate for graduate & professional students. Visit grad-aggies.tamu.edu to join.