About Us

Dave Dolan
I have taught Second Language English in Japan for over 20 years, and in my experience, not enough time is spent on pronunciation in the classroom, and definitely not at home. Therefore, although many people achieve a high level of English, their pronunciation limits their ability to make themselves understood to native speakers. Now you can practice your speaking on your own, wherever you are.

I have a Masters in TESOL and I have taught (full and part time) in Japan for the past 20 years. After teaching in a private conversation school for 4 years, I opened up Daimatsu English Centre in Yokaichi (May, 1993). Although I am now living in Canada, DEC continues to operate in Higashiomi (formerly Yokaichi), under very capable instructors. I still supply materials and return to teach whenever possible.

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MediaTechnics Corp
MediaTechnics Corporation consists of a group of experienced educators, authors, programmers, media developers, testers, Web designers, desktop publishers, graphical designers, and content specialists who work together to create educational products for instructors and students. Two of the most well-known members of the team are June Parsons and Dan Oja, authors of many best-selling computer textbooks including New Perspectives on Computer Concepts and The Practical PC.

Without their help and guidance, the Pronunciation Guide 2 would not exist.

MediaTechnics Corp

Dan Oja is also the author of Ordinary Heroes: Six Stars in the Window, a compelling look at the story of six brothers who were called to duty in World War II. You can download the book and see history come to life in this wonderful example of the richness of the BookOn technology.

Ordinary Heroes: Six Stars in the Window

St. Lawrence College -- Cornwall Campus
All of the media files were recorded in the A/V studio of the Cornwall Campus of St. Lawrence College. Mr. Henry Petrynka assisted with the recordings and we are indebted to Henry and the college.

St. Lawrence College provides a welcoming atmosphere for students from any part of the world, and they are serious about assisting in the education, and English proficiency, of their international students.

Voice Models
We were fortunate to have two women lending their voices for this project. Margaret Power, and daughter Beth, provided not only two native, Canadian voices but also examples of two different age groups. Margaret is an elementary school teacher, and Beth is a high school senior.

Many thanks to these two ladies for taking the time and helping out.

Translations
Japanese translations were done by Akiko Nishibori. She has 20 years experience teaching English, and holds a teacher's license, a translation license, interpreting licenses, etc... If you would like to hire Akiko, contact her at... Akiko.