Accent Training                 07723 620728

A strong regional accent in todays international business community can sometimes hinder the listener's ability to understand what is being said, making communication less effective. Developing awareness of your speech and an ability to change it can really aid communication, creating a better rapport with your listener. The training is suitable for anyone whose clairty of speech is an important part of their work including actors, presenters, business professionals, politicians, call centre staff, teachers, trainers and English second language speakers.

 
WHAT THE TRAINING INVOLVES:
During the course you will become aware of your own speech patterns and learn how to adapt them to those of RP (Received Pronunciation) a more 'standard' form of English and not based in a particular region of the U.K.  Suitable materials are provided giving you methods of working on your own. The course will focus on developing awareness and skills in the following areas:
  • how speech sounds are formed
  • the forming of the consonants of English
  • the shaping of the vowel sounds of RP
  • listening practice for recognition
  • exercises to release the muscles of articulation into a new posture
  • articulation exercises for reproduction & clarity
  • use of stress and intonation patterns to convey meaning

The training is usually delivered in a course of 1-2-1 sessions, but can be tailored to suit the individual needs of your business over 1 full or 2 half days.

To discuss you training needs or to get quote please call or email from the CONTACT page.