Join us for a free 60 minute live online introduction to our Teach Pronunciation! program exploring the pronunciation teaching tool kit for ESL teachers.

What’s Covered?

In the 60 minute class (via Zoom) we cover the 4 essentials of accent training:

Describing Vowels

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

Consonant Drills

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

Tone Units

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

Pitch Diagrams

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

The class is for qualified ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers who are interested in developing their pronunciation teaching skills. We offer a different introduction class for students – see here.

Dates & Booking

Upcoming Dates

The next introduction class will be:

–  Thursday April 3rd 11:00-12:00

Use the form to automatically book your place.

Alternatively, you can book a 121 assessment class which is available 08:00-21:00 Mon-Fri, 10:00-17:00 Saturdays.

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    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.