Accent Softening: Sample Course Outline
Session 1 & 2
Engagement Technique & Tricky Sounds
The 3 step Engagement Technique. The non-pronounced R, the TH sound and the 3 A sounds.
The 3 step Engagement Technique. The non-pronounced R, the TH sound and the 3 A sounds.
Session 3 & 4
Vowels and Pauses
I and E vowels. Five O vowels. The consonants V & W. The Power of Pauses.
I and E vowels. Five O vowels. The consonants V & W. The Power of Pauses.
Session 5 & 6
Melody, Rhythm and Word Stress
The unstressed Schwa sound. The challenging ‘ER’ sound. Word stress and syllables. Time for review.
The unstressed Schwa sound. The challenging ‘ER’ sound. Word stress and syllables. Time for review.
Session 7 & 8
The Final Consonants and Word Power
The U vowels. Dark L, Final T’s and D’s. Emphasis and word power.
The U vowels. Dark L, Final T’s and D’s. Emphasis and word power.
Session 9 & 10
Review
Connected speech to find a natural British English rhythm. Review of sounds and melody. A final presentation.
Connected speech to find a natural British English rhythm. Review of sounds and melody. A final presentation.