Accent Softening and Confident Speaking 10 Week Online Course

British Accent Training Course

  • Led by our expert coaches and founder Emma Serlin
  • Perfect your English accent and become a confident, empowered communicator in English in just ten weeks
  • Gain access to our world renowned accent softening method at a fraction  of the price through our eLearning platform

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What if you could transform your English in just 10 weeks?

Speak with Confidence

Be confident that when you open your mouth to speak, the words come out exactly as you intend them to.

Say Goodbye to Misunderstanding

Find out which of your sounds are getting in the way or leading to misunderstanding and exactly what to do about them.

Be Fully Yourself in English

A mastery of British English is not about losing your accent, but about clarity, melody and confidence, which you will achieve with our powerful tools.

Find the English Melody

Our simple technique for intonation which can help you recreate the melody of neutral spoken English and sound like a native.

Let's talk about who this course is really for...

  • You’re a fluent non-native English speaker whose accent sometimes gets in the way
  • You’re fed up with people asking you where you’re from
  • You’re often asked to repeat yourself
  • You feel your accent isn’t telling the story of who you are
  • You feel the way you speak could be holding you back
  • You want to get your message across with confidence and clarity

Congratulations. You’re in the right place.

Here's What's Inside

Weekly Video Lessons

Weekly video lessons covering every sound of neutral spoken English (like having a personal coach in your pocket!)

Interactive Exercises

Interactive games and quizzes with your accent guide Speechy to keep you engaged and make learning fun and ‘sticky’.

Practice with Coaches

Practice videos with several LSW coaches to help you warm up for each module and embed every single sound.

Handpicked TED Talks

TED Talks with commentary on what works so you can learn from the best, and hone your skills in delivery too.

Check your Progress

Assessments throughout the course so you can measure how you are doing and check your own progress.

Amazing Free Bonuses

A touch of LSW magic with surprise bonus gems sprinkled throughout the course.

Support Throughout

One of our eLearning team always on hand to help you with any course enquiries and ensure you have an amazing course experience.

Personalised Add-Ons

Add-ons available to give personalised support with video reports, written reports and short 1:1 zoom sessions from £85.

Hear directly from some of our eLearning clients...

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"I could quickly identify the sounds which are tricky to me and would receive straight away feedback from the coach."

Dovy
eLearning Client

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"As a result of the 10 week modules, I'm now becoming a more confident communicator."

Ellen
eLearning Client

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"What I like most is that it's an online course, so wherever you are, just join us and have fun!"

Tatiana
eLearning Client

Mastering the British Accent Course Outline

Week 6
Ace Those Tricky Consonants

Perfect the trickiest consonants that tend to get in the way for a non-native English speaker. Using our simple method to remove any glitches.

Perfect the trickiest consonants that tend to get in the way for a non-native English speaker. Using our simple method to remove any glitches.

Week 7
Connected Speech and What “Work”, “Learn and “Fur” Have in Common

Bring in the musicality of English with another Secret Key. You’ll also learn our best tip for unlocking the challenging sound in curtain, work and perfect.

Bring in the musicality of English with another Secret Key. You’ll also learn our best tip for unlocking the challenging sound in curtain, work and perfect.

Week 8
The Important Difference Between “Ship” and “Sheep”

Did you know that where the English accent has two sounds, many accents only have one? Separating Ship and Sheep will be a game changer!

Did you know that where the English accent has two sounds, many accents only have one? Separating Ship and Sheep will be a game changer!

Week 9
How Lipstick Can Help You With the “oo” Sound

This module will help you clearly distinguish the difference between the “oo” in “foot” and the “oo” in food. We’ll also dive into “ear” and “air” the last of your vowel sounds.

This module will help you clearly distinguish the difference between the “oo” in “foot” and the “oo” in food. We’ll also dive into “ear” and “air” the last of your vowel sounds.

Week 10
Facts and Things You Definitely Need to Know

Learn about plurals, tenses and other, tips and tricks to help you to navigate the dips and troughs of English forevermore.

Learn about plurals, tenses and other, tips and tricks to help you to navigate the dips and troughs of English forevermore.

Mastering the British Accent Course Outline

Week 1
Introduction to The Serlin Method™

Meet the Serlin Method™. Reignite your passion for the language and gain a deeper understanding of vowels, consonants and intonation.

Meet the Serlin Method™. Reignite your passion for the language and gain a deeper understanding of vowels, consonants and intonation.

Week 2
The Mysterious ‘R’ and the Tricky ‘TH’ Sound

This module looks at two of the most common and troublesome sounds in Neutral Spoken English: the TH and the Non-Rhotic R.

This module looks at two of the most common and troublesome sounds in Neutral Spoken English: the TH and the Non-Rhotic R.

Week 3
Why "Cat", "Cut" and "Cart" Must Sound Distinct

These three A vowels can easily be mixed up with nearby neighbour sounds, leading to misunderstanding. Learn to navigate these sounds with ease.

These three A vowels can easily be mixed up with nearby neighbour sounds, leading to misunderstanding. Learn to navigate these sounds with ease.

Week 4
Tricks of the “O” Sounds and the challenge with “W”

Learn the O sounds and the challenging “w” – what you need to know to avoid misunderstanding so they will never trip you up again!

Learn the O sounds and the challenging “w” – what you need to know to avoid misunderstanding so they will never trip you up again!

Week 5
The Secret Schwa sound & “n” and “ng”

This little Schwa vowel is one of the Secret Keys to unlock the language. It will make your life so much easier. And never confuse “n” and “ng” again.

This little Schwa vowel is one of the Secret Keys to unlock the language. It will make your life so much easier. And never confuse “n” and “ng” again.

But That's Not All

You’ll also have access to 3 incredible bonuses that will supercharge your study.

Bonus 1

The Perfectionist: Value £125

All the sounds you probably won’t have an issue with, but just in case you do. This bonus module is for the perfectionists amongst you!
  • Lessons on the less problematic consonants and the “OI” and “OW” sounds
  • A completely free jam-packed extra module
  • This module covers all the other sounds you’re unlikely to need but might want to brush up on anyway

Bonus 2

The Practice Area: Value £115

Our comprehensive coach-led PRACTICE area – where you truly embed your learning.
  • 2 extra hours of coach-led sound practice videos for every single sound
  • The LSW Gym – workouts for your muscles and brain
  • Make sure by the end of the course, the sounds and skills you learn are second nature
  • A curated cinema of TEDTalks so you can see great communication in action.

Bonus 3

The Accent Softening Bible

The Communication bible – this holds everything you could possibly want to know about mastering your communication in English.
  • Walkthrough every single sound in detail including even more exercises to try and prompts for note-taking
  • This is what we gift to every one of our 1:1 clients at LSW
  • Yours to download and keep forever

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?
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The course is aimed at non-native English speakers who are fluent or near fluent. If you want to speak more clearly and confidently so you can be a more powerful and effective communicator in English – this course is for you. If you are looking for an affordable course to soften your accent that offers incredible quality and a proven method this course is for you.

What will I learn?
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  • Every vowel sound and every consonant sound of neutral spoken English
  • The rules of suffixes, word stress, plurals, tenses and spellings – the secrets that no-one tells you!
  • Which sounds are getting in the way of your clear communication and what to do about them.
  • How to use our three step engagement method to recreate English intonation and melody.

Can I really change my accent>
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Yes! We’ve been working with people all over the world for over 12 years who want to sound more British. But we believe that effectively communicating in English is about more than just how you sound. In this course you will learn our proven Serlin Method™ for accent softening and confident speaking, which includes how to be an engaging and impactful speaker, not just how to change your accent.

I've been living in the UK for 15 years - am I beyond help?
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Not at all. We work with people who have been in the UK for years and who are very much British, but feel their accent can sometimes act as a barrier. 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.

Will I totally get rid of my accent?
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What sets us apart is that we get that being an effective communicator is so much more than perfect English pronunciation. This is about confident communication that makes people want to listen.

What level of English do I need?
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We ask that all students are either fluent or near-fluent in English.

How will you support my learning?
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We’re here to support you every step of the way. Our eLearning manager is available via email for support questions at any point in your journey. If you want more individual attention, you can book a 1:1 session with one of our coaches at any time during your course.

It's a lot of money - how do I know it will work?
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We’ve been working with clients for over 12 years, using a tried and tested step-by-step process, and see the life-changing results this has for our clients. Our client testimonials and reviews explain more, how effective our course is.

How much time do I need to commit to the course?
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The core learning should take you about 1-1.5 hours per week but the practice you do around this is what will make the difference to really embed the learning. We typically suggest 10-15 minutes practice per day if possible! We know how busy life gets.

How long will I have access to the course materials?
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When you sign up for the course, you get 6 full months access. The 10 modules becomes available week-by-week for the first 10 weeks, but then you can revisit any of the learning for the remainder of your 6 months.

Get started today for just £297

Still Thinking About It

You want to make some changes in your life and that takes stepping in and up. The work on this course is not light weight, it has far reaching ramifications. It’s not about your accent, it’s about your confidence to be fully you in this language you speak every day.

Now we are not saying it is going to be easy. English is a notoriously complex language, with so many rules about spellings and word stress that cracking the pronunciation can feel like the Everest of the language work you do. But what we do know is a) we are the experts at this – having spent 12 years helping thousands of people find confidence in their speaking and b) our tools are simple, well formed and accessible. We make this simple, and dare I say it, fun.

So what have you got to lose?

Sign up today and make misunderstanding, confusion, blank looks concepts that reside in the past tense. And open to a future of communication confidence. I promise you, it’s a skill for life.

What you will achieve with this course

Transform your spoken English in just 10 weeks. Become a confident and empowered communicator and access our proven Serlin Method™ for Mastering the British Accent for just £297!

  • Be confident that when you open your mouth to speak, the words come out exactly as you intend them to
  • Find out which of your sounds are getting in the way or leading to misunderstanding and exactly what to do about them
  • A mastery of British English is not about losing your accent, but about clarity, melody and confidence, which you will achieve with our powerful tools
  • Our simple technique for intonation which can help you recreate the melody of neutral spoken English and sound like a native

Add on a Sound Report for £145

If you want to add some personalised detail to your programme, we suggest investing in a Sound Report. You can take these at the beginning and end of the programme. They are invaluable resources for guiding your process.

  • A comprehensive assessment of your sounds from one of our expert coaches to guide your training programme
  • Learn about every sound of neutral English and exactly which sounds you need to work on to be clearly understood
  • Receive expert personalised advice from one of our LSW coaches who will send you a video explanation AND a written diagnostic with practice tips
  • Find out your progress, know exactly where you need to get to every sound of neutral spoken English, plus a diagnostic of your intonation and melody

Here's What's Inside...

Over the last 12 years our accessible and intuitive Accent Softening method has helped thousands of clients speak more clearly and confidently in English. Now this method is available through our eLearning platform at a fraction of the price!

On the Sofa with Emma

You get video lessons every week that cover all the sounds in everyday English. It’s like having a personal coach right in your pocket!

Meet Speechy

We’ve got fun, games and quizzes with your accent buddy, Speechy. He’s super engaging and makes learning sticky – so you can get results!

Warm up with Coaches

You’ll find practice videos with our LSW coaches. They’re perfect for warming up before each lesson and nailing every sound.

Handpicked TED Talks

We’ve picked out some awesome TED Talks for you so you can learn from the pros and level up your speaking skills too.

Bonus 1: Perfectionist Module

A complete jam-packed BONUS module which covers all the other sounds you’re unlikely to need but might want to brush up on anyway.

Bonus 2: The Practice Area

Our coach-led practice area – with sound practice videos for every single sound, and The LSW Gym – workouts for your muscles and brain.

Customer Feedback

Google rating score 4.9 out of 5, based on 109 Reviews

"The course was tailored to my needs and I had a lot of fun adding colour to my voice, improving intonation and increasing my confidence in public speaking. "

Henry T

UK

"I stood up in front of over 100 people and the strangest thing is I enjoyed it. I can't believe the transformation from absolute fear and dread to enjoyment. "

Emma S

UK

"The sessions were great! Very informative and adaptive sessions that focused on improving my interview skills. "

Dele F

UK

"If anyone is wondering whether it’s a good idea to book with these guys, it’s the best thing you’ll do for yourself! "

Ellis N

UK

"The best place to work on accent and communication. "

Paul Stansfield

UK

"My tutor's 1:1 sessions and the handbook will remain my lifetime guide. "

Hailu

UK

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Get started today for just £297

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