Accent Softening: Sample Course Outline
Session 1 & 2
Engagement Technique
The use of the non-pronounced R and the TH sound. The 3 step Engagement Technique.
The use of the non-pronounced R and the TH sound. The 3 step Engagement Technique.
Session 3 & 4
Vowels and Pauses
I and E vowels. Three A vowels. The consonants V & B and Z and S. The Power of Pauses.
I and E vowels. Three A vowels. The consonants V & B and Z and S. The Power of Pauses.
Session 5 & 6
Fillers and Word Stress
Schwa sound as in brother. A focus on word stress and syllables. Fillers like ‘umm’ and ‘ahh’.
Schwa sound as in brother. A focus on word stress and syllables. Fillers like ‘umm’ and ‘ahh’.
Session 7 & 8
Emphasis and Word Power
U vowels and the O vowels. Dark L sound and Final T’s and D’s. Emphasis and word power.
U vowels and the O vowels. Dark L sound and Final T’s and D’s. Emphasis and word power.
Session 9 & 10
Review
Connected speech to find a natural British English rhythm. Clarity and articulation. Review of sounds and intonation.
Connected speech to find a natural British English rhythm. Clarity and articulation. Review of sounds and intonation.