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British Accent Training Course

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Mastering a British accent is increasingly essential for online English teachers looking to elevate their teaching effectiveness and reach a wider audience. Unlike the rapid pace often associated with an American accent, the British accent is renowned for its clarity, precision, and deliberate cadence, making it particularly suitable for learners who benefit from a slower, more articulate style of speech. This distinction is crucial in online education, where clear communication is paramount to ensuring students grasp what they learn and develop their English proficiency skills.

Embracing a British accent not only enhances clarity but also adds a layer of cultural authenticity to the learning experience. Many students worldwide are drawn to British English due to its association with rich cultural heritage, literature, and global communication norms. Teachers proficient in the British accent can provide an authentic and immersive learning environment that resonates with students seeking to master British English, thereby enriching their educational journey.

Proficiency in the British accent demonstrates a teacher’s dedication to professionalism and linguistic excellence. It underscores their ability to cater to diverse linguistic preferences and learning styles, making them more attractive to a global audience of students and prospective employers alike. By mastering the British accent, online English teachers not only expand their teaching capabilities but also enhance their credibility and career prospects.

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What Will You Learn?

  • You'll learn the distinct phonetic sounds (vowels and consonants) that characterize British English. This includes understanding the nuances of British vowel sounds (e.g., the flat "a" in "bath" versus the rounded "a" in "father") and consonant articulation (e.g., the clear "r" sound).
  • This course emphasizes the intonation patterns and stress placements that are typical in British English. Teachers practice how stress affects meaning and how to use rising and falling intonation appropriately in sentences and questions.
  • Teachers learn how words and sounds are linked together in natural speech, known as connected speech. This includes understanding how to smoothly blend sounds and words to create a flowing and natural British accent.
  • Beyond pronunciation, teachers may learn common British vocabulary differences (e.g., "boot" instead of "trunk" for car storage) and cultural expressions that enrich their ability to communicate authentically in a British context.
  • This Course involves plenty of practical exercises and opportunities for teachers to practice speaking with a British accent. Listen to how words and sentences are pronounced and practice making paragraphs.

Course Content

Introduction to British Accent Training
In this Session we will look at: Page 01. WELCOME Page 02. CONSONANT TYPES | SOUND Page 03. PLOSIVE SOUND Page 04. FRICATIVE SOUND Page 05. AFFRICATE SOUND Page 05. NASAL SOUND Page 7. APPROXIMANT SOUND Page 8. Q&A

  • Lesson 1 – Various different sounds you have to focus on
    55:27

Session 2
Page 01. WELCOME Page 02. CONSONANT TYPES | SOUND Page 03. PLOSIVE SOUND Page 04. FRICATIVE SOUND Page 05. AFFRICATE SOUND Page 05. NASAL SOUND Page 7. APPROXIMANT SOUND Page 8. Q&A

Session 3
In Session 3 of The British Accent Training we're going to recap on previous important information, then we'll look at consonant clusters, function words as well as The and Thuh. We'll have a live Q&A and talk about some examples.

Session 4
In Session 4 we will look at The Rounded “O” Sound, Understanding the Non-Rhotic “R” Sound, Mastering the “Ah” Sound, Pronouncing “T” Sounds and The Long “Ah” Sound and the “O” Sound

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JF
4 months ago
It helped me alot. Thank you
9 months ago
Thank you so much for this course the struckture really help alot know how to change the english and the drilling af the sounds was great...