FREE

Join us for a free 60 minute live online introduction to British English sounds, intonation and accents. You’ll learn how to use IPA to improve your pronunciation and how accent training works.

What’s Covered?

In the 60 minute class we cover the 3 essentials of accent training:

Sounds

We cover the 20 English vowel sounds and 24 consonant sounds using an IPA chart. 

Intonation

We learn about the basis of intonation: stress and tone. And we’ll try a trick for clear sentence stress.

Accent Variations

We’ll see accent modification in action as we tour the UK & Ireland to spot some features.

To book your place, simply fill in the form below for instant confirmation.

Dates & Booking

Upcoming Dates

The next introduction class will be on Wednesday January 8th 2025 at 10am, booking will open on 1st January, so please return to this page then to book your place. 

Alternatively, if you’re keen to get started, book a 121 assessment class which is available 08:00-21:00 Mon-Fri, 10:00-17:00 Saturdays.

 

FAQ

It’s a fun, 60 minute pronunciation class. We’ll cover the basics of sound production, a bit of intonation and explore how accent training works.

Fill in the form above to register for the class. You’ll receive an email confirming your place and the Zoom link is sent out on the morning of the class.

It varies from week to week, there are normally 10 or more.

We talk at normal native speed, so our training is suitable for high intermediate to proficient speakers. If you’re not sure, you are still welcome to join and find out!

If you are interested in the topic, you are welcome to join.

You’re welcome to join in or observe. 

We try to mix up the dates and times a lot, so keep checking back for new options. If you have a specific time you would like us to run the class, do get in touch and we’ll try to meet your requirements.

At the end of the class, your teacher will explain options for further study. Some learners choose a 121 assessment, others join a group or 121 course. There are plenty of resources on the site for further practice.