Is Your British Accent Ready For The New School Year?
Don't Let Another Year Pass You By - Get Ready For 2017
How excited are you about 2017?
Is 2017 going to be the year that you finally get a British Accent?
I love this time of year – coming up to the holidays and looking forward to spending time with friends and family. I also particularly love the anticipation of the start of a brand new year. It always feels that everything is fresh, new and full of opportunity. Seeing the whole year rolled out in front of you – the possibilities are endless!
I’ve already started planning out all the new British Accent videos, audio and blog posts I’m going to create and share with you throughout 2017. If you have any suggestions of what content I should include please do let me know 
What Are Your 2017 Plans?
So what about you? What are your plans for 2017? If you follow learningbritishaccent.com and its various social media outlets, I have a strong suspicion you’re interested in the British accent. Right?
But just how deep does that interest go?
Which one of these statements fits you best?
- I love the British Accent and enjoy pretending to have one with my friends. Its just a bit of a laugh really..
- I’m really interested in the British accent. I’ve learnt English and think speaking it with a British accent would be really good. I don’t really know where to start, so I just listen and watch all the free training material I can get my hands on. I don’t really have a system of learning, its just a bit random.
- I know that speaking English with a British accent will help my speech be clearer and more easier to understand. I know that people find me awkward to talk to as they don’t always understand my English. I know this is really affecting my relationships and is harming my opportunities. I know until I get my speech sorted, I will constantly find it difficult to communicate with friends and colleagues. And I will see everyone else get ahead in their work, promotions and income – even though I know I’m just as good as them. I’m taking control and going to get a plan.I’m no longer going to waste my time scrabbling around trying to find the best free training material on the internet. I going to invest in myself and get a British Accent training course where the information is all in one place which will help me to learn to speak English clearly in 2017.
Will You Speak English With A British Accent in 2017
So which of those statements do you most relate to?
If you are like statement 1, then learning the British accent is just a hobby. And that’s totally fine. Its great to have a pastime learning an accent or another language – it keeps the brain cells whirring and is a positive and enjoyable way to spend your leisure time. You may also be an Actor or Actress and just need to learn the accent for a new role. Learning the British accent is just a necessity for the part and not really needed in your everyday existence. If this sounds like you then do continue to use all the free training material you can find on the Blog section of the website.
Are you a Statement 2 type of person? I think the majority of visitors to this website fall into this category. You see the value of a British accent, you understand how it could really help you feel more confident speaking and communicating with friends, colleagues, the general public. But you don’t value YOURSELF enough to invest in an organised training course that can actually work. You would rather devalue your time by mindlessly scrolling through endless websites, videos, etc to devour all the free content you can get your hands on. Remember time is money. Put a monetary value of each hour you spend trying to locate useful free British accent training material. Say each hour of your time is worth £5. That’s below the minimum wage. If you surf the net for just four hours, searching, then forgetting to bookmark useful pages, having to remember the search term you used in google to get to the page, and possibly ending up with information that although interesting just isn’t exactly what you need to move forward with your accent -those 4 hours total to £20. £20 which you could have spent on getting the “9 Weeks To A Great British Accent”course ( and had change back!) For that wasted time, you could have been on your way to learning the correct pronunciation of each of the RP British accent sounds – all for the small price to pay of £19.99.
So when you are spending money buying gifts for the ones you love this holiday season, take a moment and think. Should I give myself a gift ? Invest in your future and a positive, hopeful 2017.
Is Statement 3 where you’re at? Congratulations on having the self-awareness and foresight in understanding your problem and its solution. You VALUE yourself, and your future self, enough to take action and make improvements. Your decision now is to decide which training course suits your needs the best. Take a little time to research – but be mindful how long you spend researching. Pick a deadline and make sure by then you know and have chosen the course you wish to follow. Don’t lose your positivity and drive in the research phase – remember many online courses are not too expensive. You may consider purchasing more than one option , giving you a range of resources to guide you through your accent training.
You may not decide to purchase one of my training courses, and thats fine. If you feel a better choice can be made elsewhere than go for it! Just have the confidence in yourself that you can achieve what you want – you just need to start and keep going
You may not decide to purchase one of my training courses, and thats fine. If you feel a better choice can be made elsewhere than go for it! Just have the confidence in yourself that you can achieve what you want – you just need to start and keep going
So What Should I Do Now?
You need to make a decision. Are you serious or not?
If you have no real interest in speaking English with a British accent then admit it. Stop wasting your time visiting this site, following the twitter, facebook, youtube , Google+ accounts and go and find something more useful to do instead. Unsubscribe from the newsletter list – and sign up to something you have the intention to follow through with.
By doing this you will be helping us all – yourself from freeing you from an unrealistic dream, and you’ll also be helping me. If I can see that there is no real need or interest from people then I can stop creating and producing all the various british accent videos, audios, PDF’s, blog posts. I can take my British Accent content calendar for 2017 and rip it up. Move on to helping people in another area or field of interest.
Don’t feel bad about taking the decision that learning the British accent is not for you. It takes courage to MAKE A DECISION.
Don’t feel bad about taking the decision that learning the British accent is not for you. It takes courage to MAKE A DECISION.
If you have decided that 2017 is going to be your year for a new accent, new you. Then take advantage of this December, and get a headstart. Research and make a decision on what course of action you will take.
You can start your research by looking over the details of the courses available here. Visit the British Accent Courses page and read and watch the videos for each of the different courses. You can always buy both of the courses as the British Accent Bundle, if you can’t decide which course is best for you.
Enough – Go take action! And Best of Luck to you all for 2017 and beyond!!!
Get Clear On Your British Accent Progress with this Helpful Checklist
PLEASE NOTE: THIS CHECKLIST IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Have you been teaching yourself to speak English with a British Accent?
Do you find yourself going round in circles?
Are you not sure of what progress, if any, you are making?
STOP!!!
Get a grip on your British Accent
Download this FREE CHECKLIST TODAY and
- Be guided through each of the British Accent Sounds in a logical, ordered way
- Record yourself, listen back and honestly appraise your ability with each individual sound
- Tick the column which represents your ability best for each sound
At the end of this exercise you will have a snapshot of
- What sounds you have mastered
- What sounds you really need to spend more time on so you are confident you can nail the pronunciation correctly each time
If you need help improving your British Accent and would benefit by hearing and seeing a native RP British accent speaker guide you through the correct pronunciation:
Take advantage of the DISCOUNT code for the BRITISH ACCENT training courses only available from the checklist. Get your DISCOUNT code when you download the British Accent checklist.
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Need some quick British Accent Training for the New Term?
Did you promise yourself you'd practice and improve your RP British accent during the Summer Holidays ready for the new school year?
Did other more exciting things get in the way of your accent training? Well don't worry, these things happen.
"I've left it too late!"
If you've started the new term and realised that your accent just isn't up to scratch, then don't panic. There is still time to get your British accent back on track.During September, it will be possible to access ALL the videos from the 9 Weeks To A Great British Accent Course immediately, rather than following the 9 week program.
- 45 videos available right away so you can speed up your accent training to a pace you're comfortable with.
- Confident with some of the British Accent Sounds? Then skip through to reach the videos with the content you really need help with.
- You can watch the videos back to back in FOUR Hours rather than the usual 9 Weeks timescale
Get Your Speed British Accent Training
Once you've purchased membership to the 9 Weeks to A Great British Accent course, send me an email to confirm that you would like access to the complete course content straight away.
Don't delay any longer, remember this option is only available until the end of September. Purchase the course today and get ahead with your British Accent Training
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Final Chance to Get Free British Accent Course
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Buy 1 Course - Get 1 FREE !!
Throughout July, buy the Ultimate RP British Accent Learning Resource and get the 9 Weeks To A Great British Accent course totally FREE!
Visit the website for more details
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Studying In The UK? Don't Let Your Accent Get In The Way
In a few short weeks the academic Summer Term comes to a close.
Are your thoughts turning to the next academic Year?
Are you coming to the UK to take up a place at one of our Universities or Colleges?
Are you looking forward to your studies and fitting in and meeting lots of new friends and companions?
Or are you worried that your native accent is hampering your ability to communicate clearly and effectively, preventing you from forming the friendships and study partnerships you would like?
Even though your English knowledge is perfectly competent, if not excellent - you sometimes feel that you are not always understood by native British speakers and are often asked to repeat yourself.
Even though your English lessons were outstanding, they didn't always focus so much on the spoken and pronunciation aspects of learning the language.
Wouldn't it be so much easier to speak fluent, effortless English in a neutral British accent that is easily and widely understood?
Well it is possible to modify your accent and speak with a more RP British accent sound. RP stands for 'received pronunciation' and it's the accent that most people associate when you say the term 'British accent'. It is the accent spoken by actors and actresses such as Kate Winslett, Daniel Craig, Stephen Fry...to name but a few. If you think of Downton Abbey - it's the accent spoken by the upper class residents of the house.It's the accent that I speak with - take a listen to any of my audio/video files on the blog and you can hear my voice.
So would you like to improve your accent and take the stress out of communicating? Take the 9 Week Challenge and improve your accent following the 9 Weeks To A Great British Accent Course. Just in time for the start of the new year and new term!
The 9 Week Course is a series of 45 Videos, serialised over 9 Weeks to teach you the building block sounds that make up the RP British accent. You can find out more about the course here.
Watch the first of the videos totally free - visit the 9 Weeks To A Great British Accent page now!
Don't delay - you've just got time to improve your accent and feel comfortable and confident speaking English with your new student friends and tutors! Get the Course TODAY!
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Don't Let Your Accent Be A Barrier To Your Success!
Would you like to speak effortless English with a received pronunciation British Accent?
Wouldn’t it be nice, if when you opened your mouth, out flowed
clear, comprehensible and confident speech?
This goal is NOW within your reach…with the 9 Weeks To A Great British Accent course
Only £19.99
So how can you achieve this dream of clear, confident speech?
- The first step is to learn how to correctly pronounce all the different SOUNDS found in the British accent.
- Correct pronunciation of each of these sounds ( and this course covers 45 of the Sounds) is the basis for effortless, flowing speech.
- Over the next 9 weeks this course will give you 45 Videos showing you how to pronounce each of the short vowel, long vowel, affricates, fricatives, nasal consonants, plosives, semi-vowels, diphthongs and lateral consonants sounds. Watch and hear how the sound is made and practice making these sounds with a selected collection of words, phrases and sentences.
You KNOW how important it is to communicate effectively.
And now you KNOW how you can make a change to your speech, your confidence, your relationships : by joining the 9 Weeks to a great British Accent TODAY!
The course is only £19.99
Sign up today!
So what’s stopping you? Why not watch the first video in the course absolutely free :
Click here to view the first video in the 9 Week Video series.Enter the password: "sneakpeak” when prompted
PLEASE NOTE: THE VIDEOS ARE RELEASED OVER THE 9 WEEK PERIOD - YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO ALL THE VIDEOS AT THE START OF THE COURSE. THE COURSE IS DESIGNED TO FIT IN WITH BUSY LIFESTYLES AND FOLLOWED ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS. IF YOU ARE WANTING A COURSE WHERE ALL THE MATERIAL IS ACCESSIBLE FROM DAY ONE THEN PLEASE CONSIDER THE ULTIMATE RP BRITISH ACCENT LEARNING RESOURCE AS AN ALTERNATIVE.
Join me as I guide you through the correct pronunciation of each
of the RP British Accent Sounds over the NEXT 9 WEEKS
One time payment of only £19.99
What is it?
- This is a unique 9 week program.
- This is a Video course : 45 short videos serialised over the course of 9 Weeks. Accessed through the website Membership portal - log in and click on the Subscriptions link
- On your membership page you will receive 5 short videos each week ( 2 day break after the series of 5 ). Total of 45 videos.
- Each video is around 5 minutes long (so doesn't overwhelm the viewer with information overload)
- Each video focuses on a single sound : either a Short Vowel, Long Vowel, Diphthongs, Fricatives, Affricates, Semi-vowels, Plosives, Lateral consonant and Nasal Consonants and Plosives sound.
How can it help?
The course concentrates on mastering each of the different sounds found in the RP accent.
It covers all the different vowel and consonant sounds which are the building blocks to learning a new accent.
You will see how to form each of the sounds by getting the correct placement of your tongue, lips and mouth .
You will hear the correct Received Pronunciation of each of the different sounds
You will see and hear each of the different sounds in common words and sentences.
Become aware of some of the common mistakes speakers make and how to avoid them
Who is it for?
This is for anyone who wants to learn how to speak English with a Received Pronunciation accent.
This is for learners who don't know where to start with their accent training - by viewing focused, single subject videos it takes away the question:
Where do I start?
As each video is released on a schedule you won't need to make the decision of where to start! Follow each video as it gets released.
This is designed for busy people - each video is around 5 mins long so easy to fit into your busy schedule.
If you like to work towards a deadline, if you like to know there is a beginning, middle and end to your studies - then this course will suit you.
How can I get on the course?
Click on the JOIN NOW button, and sign up!
Registration is currently limited while the new membership system 'beds in'
If you have any problems joining the course or accessing the subscription site email me: alison@thephonevoice.com
How much does it cost?
The current cost of the mini course is a one-time payment of £19.99. That's less than 45p per video.
Although it is designed as a 9 Week course, once you sign up you have access to the material for a lifetime!
This course is unique : I am not aware of any course currently available that is like this.
Would You Like To Watch The First Video for FREE?
Click on the screenshot and enter the password 'sneak peak' when requested
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Food Idioms : Live British Accent Video Training
To the left is a graphic showing the Food Idioms covered in this live training video.
Watch the video below, and look out for my next Live broadcast on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LearningBritishAccent/
Head over to the website to get your hands on my British Accent courses if you want to improve you accent and speak clearly and confidently: www.learningbritishaccent.com
Enjoy the video!
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Common Internet Symbols: Live British Accent Training Video
I recorded my first Facebook Live video last week on the subject of Common Internet Symbols.
The graphic on the left shows the vocab covered.
I hope to broadcast live on a regular basis, so if you are interested in watching future live shows please do follow my learningbritishaccent Facebook page.
If you didn't get a chance to watch live, take a look at the replay below.
Future topics will cover Idioms, Phrases and Vocab used in some common situations ( e.g at the Postoffice, visiting a Restaurant) and other General Vocab.
I hope you find the 'live' videos helpful as you will be able to see as well as hear how the sounds, words and sentences are pronounced.
If you need some more help with your British Accent Training please take a look at my accent courses: 9 Weeks To A Great British Accent and the Ultimate RP British Accent Learning Resource
Thanks for watching :)
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'Veg' out and Practice Your British Accent Pronunciation
Learn the RP British Accent Pronunciation of popular vegetables - handy if you're a cook, doing the grocery shopping, go to the market - be confident in your pronunciation!
View all the videos and listen to all the audios on the website: www.learningbritishaccent.com
Watch this taster video and then head over to the website:
Enjoyed the video - Go and watch some more for FREE.
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'Room' for Improvement with your British Accent?
Could there be a little room for improvement with your British Accent speaking skills?
There are many opportunities for you to be talking about different rooms in the home and the different objects you may find in them. If you're anything like me then talking about houses and interiors is a VERY popular topic!
You may be in conversation about a recent improvement you've made to your own home, you may be chatting to an Estate agent about a potential new property, or you may be discussing one of the houses you saw on the numerous property show we have on TV!
Whatever the situation, it can help to know how to pronounce the rooms in the home and their furniture correctly. Use these video clips to help you improve your English as well as your RP British Accent.
Here is a sample video for you to watch now: if you like it visit the Rooms In The Home post to watch the complete set of video clips
For the full collection of videos please visit the Rooms In The Home post
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How To Say Surnames (British Accent Practice)
Worried about how to pronounce someone's surname with a RP British Accent?
I have recorded a selection of commonly used UK surnames to help you practice your RP British Accent pronunciation.
The full blog post can be found here : Common Surnames
Take a look at one of the video clips here:
Head over to the website to watch the complete collection : Common Surnames
Do you struggle to pronounce some of the sounds found in the Received Pronunciation British Accent? Would you like some help with these individual sounds? Maybe you find the 'CH' sound in the surname "Chapman" difficult? If so, take a look at the 9 Weeks To A Great British Accent course. This could be the course for you!
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English Speaking Skills : Pronouncing First Names
It's a rare conversation that doesn't require the use of someone's first name. Even if you start a conversation more formally with a Mr or Mrs, its often the case where the respondent replies with their first name.
Addressing a person by their first name immediately creates a feeling of intimacy and familiarity so its important to get the pronunciation of the name correct.
If you've ever wondered about the correct RP British Accent pronunciation of some of the UK's most popular male and female first names than this is the post for you!
A selection of VIDEOS and AUDIO clips to help you practice your pronunciation of First names can be found here .
Take a look at this example:
If you enjoyed this video and would like to view more free videos about First names then head over to the website
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Repeat After Me ..... Repeating Rhyming Words
- Repetition is the key to mastering the British Accent.
- Through repeating a sound, word or phrase you are giving it the opportunity to lodge itself into your muscle memory.
- Once in your muscle memory, the sound/word/phrase can be produced more naturally and automatically.
Rhyming words are a useful way to practice and repeat particular sounds.
Have a go at practicing this 'ake' sound heard in
make, take, fake, break, awake
Visit the blog post to listen to more audio clips of Rhyming Words.
Would you like to improve your British Accent? Would audio and video training files with a native RP British Accent voiceover help you learn to speak English with an RP accent? If so, the Ultimate RP British Accent Learning Resource could be just what you are looking for. Take a look at what's included in this extensive training package
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Tongue Twisters - A fun way to practice your British Accent :)
Tongue twisters are a great way of practicing your British accent. They are also useful for loosening and relaxing your speech muscles particularly if you need to speak in front of an audience.
In Video One:
Tongue Twister 1:
" A Box Of Biscuits, A Box Of Mixed Biscuits, and a Biscuit Mixer "
Tongue Twister 2:
"Peter Piper Picked A Peck Of Pickled Pepper,
Did Peter Piper Picked A Peck Pickled Pepper,
If Peter Piper Picked A Peck Of Pickled Pepper,
Where's The Peck Of Pickled Pepper Peter Piper Picked? "
If you would like to watch the other 2 videos with more Tongue Twisters, follow the link to the post
Watch more TONGUE TWISTER videos
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Start the 9 Week Course to learn the RP British Accent Today!
The 9 Weeks To A GREAT British Accent is open for registration this weekend!
- Want to learn to speak English with an RP British Accent?
- Got 5 mins a day to watch a training video?
- Would like to focus on pronouncing each vowel and consonant British Accent sound correctly?
Find out more information about the course here
If you answered YES to these questions then join the 9 Weeks To A GREAT British Accent course
The course is only open for a couple of days, so don't delay and sign up now
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Can you learn the British Accent in just 9 Weeks?
UPDATED APRIL 2016 : PLEASE NOTE THIS COURSE IS NOW ACCESSED THROUGH THE WEBSITE RATHER THAN VIA EMAIL.
I know that you’re interested in learning to speak with an RP British Accent. Why else would you be reading this blog :)
I also know :
- It’s not easy
- It takes time
- It’s difficult to know where to start.
- I want to help you get a British Accent by January 2016.
- I want to guide you with a short video each day
- Each video is laser focused - no fluff, straight to the point
- You are pressed for time so each video is no longer than 5mins in length
- You will be able to see and hear me help you get that great British Accent pronunciation you’re looking for
I’m very excited to tell you about my upcoming 9 Weeks To A GREAT British Accent mini course.
During the 9 week run-up to New Year I will be taking you through each of the RP British Accent sounds so you can start speaking like a native!
The pattern of the course is arranged like this:
- the Video tutorials are delivered direct to your inbox
- Each day for 5 days you will receive the video tutorial
- After 5 days you will have a break for 2 days allowing you to catch up with any missed videos, consolidate your learning and giving you time to practice the sounds you find the most difficult
- After the 2 day break you will then receive videos over the next 5 days and then a 2 day break once again. The pattern repeats itself, so over the course of the 9 weeks you receive a total of 45 videos.
Over the next week I shall be sending out emails to let you know more about the course and when you can join. You can sign up for the emails here:
IMPORTANT: This course is only going to be open for a very limited time so make sure you don’t miss out. Keep an eye out for my emails/tweets/FB updates to notify when you can register for the mini course.
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