Mastering the British Accent
Online Course
Accent Softening, Elocution, and Confident Speaking in 10 Weeks
Learn our proven methodology in 10 weeks with the digital version of our acclaimed Accent Softening course. Run on our digital learning platform, the London Speech Academy, you will be granted exclusive access to videos, exercises and quizzes that are released weekly. You can also gain access to weekly practice drop ins, and ongoing support from the Expert LSW Coaches all trained in our proprietary Serlin Method™.
Save 30% if you book before 7th September with Our Early Bird Offer –
Only £695 for the Gold Package!
Usually £995
The next 10 week course is 21st September – 27th November
Make misunderstanding a thing of the past. Using our proven Serlin Method™ your course will help you communicate more clearly and confidently, improving not only the sounds and pronunciation, but also your intonation and delivery. Meaning you can be a powerful and effective communicator in English.
The next 10 week course starts on 21st September 2020.
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What will you get?
as part of the Gold Package
ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM
The core of this course is our online learning platform for the Serlin Method™ for Accent Softening, the London Speech Academy. Work through all the sounds of neutral spoken English using videos, exercises, quizzes, and assignments. A new module is released each week.
DAILY WHATSAPP SUPPORT
Access an exclusive WhatsApp Group monitored by the LSW Coaches and Staff, where they can answer your questions about specific sounds, and post regular bonus content. Ask for help at any time and someone will get back to you directly and quickly. Plus, learn from other people’s questions and answers.
WEEKLY PRACTICE DROP IN
Weekly hour long practice sessions with a small number of other students, to get instant feedback from an LSW Coach and go over the week’s sounds. We keep these groups limited to 10 people to insure you get personalised feedback from your coach.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Across the 10 week course you will get 24/7 support for all your technical and admin needs from our amazing office team at London Speech Workshop – we are here to make your experience truly valuable and transformative.
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A British accent course that generates results
I’ve loved absolutely everything so far. This has been one of the best courses for me recently.
A.P. – Accent Softening & Confident Speaking Course 2020
“London Speech Workshop, and my coach Gilly, have really given me more confidence when speaking in new situations.”
G.M, Student, England – Accent Softening & Confident Speaking Course 2020
What could you achieve from our Accent Softening online group course?
AVOID MISUNDERSTANDING
We’ll work with you on common sounds that lead to confusion, misunderstanding or blank looks, so that when you open your mouth to speak, your words come out as you intended.
BOLDLY SHARE YOUR IDEAS
The Serlin Method™ demystifies how to be a good communicator in English, arming you with simple and effective tools so you can communicate in a way that feels authentic and confident.
BE MORE FULLY YOURSELF
Having a mastery over English language is not about losing your accent, but about knowing how to use the language effectively to achieve your goals. We give you the tools so you can do just that.
FIND YOUR ENGLISH MELODY
Each language has its own melody, and English is no different. Our simple intonation technique for neutral spoken English can be learnt in minutes, helping you sound and feel like a native.
The Course In Detail:
Please note, this course is for fluent or near fluent English speakers. If you’re unsure if your level is suitable please feel free to book in a discovery call with our Head of Client Success or call the office on +44 (0)20 3137 6323.
THE COURSE OUTLINE:
Week 1: Intonation and intro to essentials
Week 2: The TH and Rhotic R sounds
Week 3: The 3 A vowel sounds
Week 4: The 3 O vowels
Week 5: Schwa, melody and stress, The final 2 O vowels,
Week 6: The I and E vowel sounds
Week 7: The Er sound & Connected Speech
Week 8: The U vowels
Week 9: The consonants Light/Dark L, H, W/ V and NG.
Week 10: Word stress and using emphasis.
EACH WEEK YOU WILL LEARN:
EACH WEEK YOU WILL LEARN:
1. The position and pronunciation for that weeks sounds
2. How to put all the sounds into natural melodic English speech
3. Spellings and how to recognise the sound in words
4. Techniques for getting under the skin of Clear British English
5. How to avoid confusion with other neighbour sounds
6. Practice techniques for speedy changes.
7. The art of intonation and why it is important in clear British English
8. Understanding word stress, emphasis, flow and melody in Clear British Speech
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Gently soften and ‘take the edge off’ your accent in order to communicate in English with increased clarity and effectiveness.
2. Build awareness of any sounds that are getting in the way of being clearly understood, and exactly what to do about them.
3. Learn tools to recreate the melody of neutral spoken English, to sound clearer, more engaging and show complete ownership over the language.
4. Learn vocal techniques to engage listeners and sustain attention using tone, pauses and intonation.
5. Increased clarity for complex ideas and technical language.
Frequently Asked Questions
The course is aimed at non-native English speakers who are fluent or near fluent. The aim of the course is to help you communicate more clearly and confidently, improving not only the sounds and pronunciation, but also your intonation and delivery. Meaning you can be a more powerful and effective communicator in English. It’s also aimed at people who are looking for a lower price point than our signature 1-to-1 coaching. You will learn the same methodology and tools but within a group learning environment.
In this course you will learn our proven methodology in 10 weeks with the digital version of our acclaimed signature Accent Softening course. It includes supported live learning with an expert LSW coach, exclusive workshop materials and ongoing support. Because we can teach more than 1 person at a time, the course is cheaper than others on our website, but we cover 80% of the course in the most engaging and effective way possible. If money is not a deciding factor, we would always recommend that you try our 1-to-1 signature course, which means you get a bespoke course tailored for your specific needs and can progress at your own pace.
It’s a great idea to get some additional support if you can, so you can experience some of the bespoke support while benefiting from the group course price. So we offer a few options to add on to your course experience. Click here to purchase your add-ons. Please note – while we think these are a great addition and they can improve the effectiveness of the course they are not a requirement.
Our method for accent softening and reduction is completely unique. Over 12 years we have had incredible feedback and results with thousands of clients. What sets us apart is that we get that it is so much more than perfect English pronunciation. This is about confident communication that makes people want to listen. Our approach is sensitive, intelligent and adjusted to different learning styles. It is built around our passion: to give our clients tools so they can be confident and fully themselves when they communicate in English. That’s what we do, and that is why our coaching is so powerful.
For any more questions about the course please take a look at the full list of FAQs.
Want to see it in action?
Here is a 5 minute micro lesson on one of the trickiest sounds ‘TH’. It will give you a taste of the kind of thing you will be doing on your course. I recommend you practise along with it and see if you can notice the difference!
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