Base Communication

Specialties

BASE Communication offers comprehensive English language and accent reduction classes for International professionals and individuals seeking to improve their job performance and grow their social connections.

The one on one Mountain View based classes are individually tailored to address your specific needs and build the skills that will make the greatest difference to the clarity, smoothness and effectiveness of your English. The training focuses on helping you to transition to using the native speech habits and patterns that will make your English easier to understand, while at the same time increasing the scope and complexity of your expression.

Courses cover the skills needed to present yourself to your best advantage. Focus areas include Accent Reduction, Business English, Presentation Skills, Conversation Strategies, Communicating for Managers, Grammar Enhancement and Writing. Co-​editing of email, white papers, performance reviews and professional documents is included.

A free diagnostic session is offered to allow you to see if the training will be right for you.

History

Established in 2005.

BASE Communication was created to serve the needs of international individuals wishing to improve their English communication skills.

Our programs have helped individuals from more than 38 different language backgrounds expand their social networks, communicate constructively with coworkers, build positive customer relationships and deliver successful presentations through improving their command of American English.

Clients have reported an increased sense of confidence in their ability to express themselves in meetings, which has led to increased visibility and improved opportunities for career advancement.

Meet the Business Owner

Janet V.

Business Owner

As a certified ESL teacher, Janet has been helping non-​native speakers of English expand and refine their communication skills for over 20-years.She has helped CEOs, IT and Mobility Professionals, Department Managers, System Architects, Network Security Specialists, Startup Directors, Scientists, Biotech Innovators, Medical Specialists and University Lecturers improve the accuracy, scope and impact of their English.

Previous customers include Cisco Systems, Facebook, Adobe Systems, Intuit, Google, Vodaphone, Media Tek, Stanford University, Sony, Motorola, Axwave Inc., Samsung, BMW Group Technology, Egnyte, Franklin Templeton, Fortinet, Mitsui USA, Asahi Kasei, FINRA, Hewlett-​Packard, Stanford Children’s Hospital, PG&E, Softbank, LinkedIn, Juniper Networks, Toyota ITC, Wirtschafts Woche, Ashishimbun and Microsoft.