Action for Men, May 1960 — page 51: what you’re looking at

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6¢ o you avoid the use of certain words even though you know perfectly well what they mean? Have you ever been embarrassed in front of friends or the people you work with, because you pronounced a word incorrectly? Are you sometimes unsure of yourself in a conver- sation with new acquaintances? Do you have difficulty writing a good letter or putting your true thoughts down on paper? “If so, then you’re a victim of crippled English,” says Don Bolander, Director of Career Institute. “Crippled English is a handicap suffered by countless numbers of intelligent, adult men and women. Quite often they are held back in their jobs and their social lives because of their English. _And yet, for one reason or another, it is impossible for these people to go back to school.” Is there any way, without going back to school, to overcome this handicap? Don Bolander says, “Yes!” With degrees from the University of Chicago and North- western University, Bolander is an author- ity on adult education. During the past eight years he has helped thousands of men and women stop making mistakes in English, increase their vocabularies, im- prove their writing, and become interesting conversationalists right in theirown homes. BOLANDER TELLS HOW IT CAN BE DONE During a recent interview, Bolander said, “You don’t have to go back to school in order to speak and write like a college graduate. You can gain the ability quickly and easily in the privacy of your own home through the Career Institute Method.” In his answers to the following questions, Bolander tells how it can be done. Question What is so important about a person’s ability to speak and write? Answer People judge you by the way you speak and write. Poor English weakens your self-confidence — handicaps you in your dealings with other people. Good English is absolutely necessary for get- ting ahead in business and social life. Don Bolander says: ““Now you can learn to speak and write like a college graduate.”’ Is Your English olding You Back? You can’t express your ideas fully or reveal your true personality without a sure command of good English. Question What do you mean by a “com- mand of English’? Answer A command of English means you can express yourself clearly and easily without fear of embarrassment or mak- ing mistakes. It means you can write well, carry. on a good conversation — also read rapidly and remember what you read. Good English can help you throw off self-doubts that may be hold- ing you back. Question But isn’t it necessary for a person to go to school in order to gain a com- mand of good English? Answer No, not any more. You Can gain the ability to speak and write like a college graduate right in your own home — in only.a few minutes each day. Question [s this something new? Answer Career Institute of Chicago has been helping people for many years. The Career Institute Method quickly shows you how.to stop making embar- rassing mistakes, enlarge your vocabu- lary, develop your writing ability, discover the “secrets” of interesting conversation. Question Does it really work? Answer Yes, beyond question. In my files there are thousands of letters, case his- tories and testimonials from people who have used the Career Institute Method to achieve amazing success in their busi- ness and personal lives. NAME STREET CITY Question Who are some of these people? Answer Almost anyone you can think of. The Career Institute Method is used by men and women of al! ages. Some have attended college, others high school, and others only grade school. The method is used by business men and women, typists and secretaries, teachers, industrial workers, clerks, ministers and public speakers, housewives, sales people, accountants, foremen, writers, foreign-born citizens, government and military personnel, retired people, and many others. Question How long does it take for a per- son to gain the ability to speak and write like a college graduate, using the Career Institute Method? Answer In some cases people take only a few weeks to gain a command of good ' English. Others take longer. It is up to you to set your own pace. In as little time as 15 minutes a day, you will see quick results. Question How may a person find out more about the Career Institute Method? Answer I will gladly mail a free 32-page— booklet to anyone who is interested. MAIL COUPON FOR FREE BOOKLET If you would like a free copy of the 32-page booklet, How to Gain A COMMAND OF Goov ENc.LisH, just mail the coupon be- low. Tne booklet explains how the Career Institute Method works and how you can gain the ability to speak and write like a college graduate quickly and enjoyably at home. Send the coupon or a post card today. The booklet will be mailed to you promptly. DON BOLANDER, Career Institute, Dept. E-365 30 East Adams, Chicago 3, IIl. Please mail me a free copy of your 32-page booklet. ZONE STATE <S) (Gi @ )