Advanced Courses

Accent Confidence

You’ve learned the sounds, rhythm and intonation of spoken English. Now it’s time to stop thinking about them. Accent Confidence helps you embed your skills until clear, natural English becomes automatic, even when you’re speaking spontaneously or under pressure.

Our Advanced Courses are only available if you go straight to course, unfortunately we don’t offer a Taster Session for these particular courses. They can be completed before or after any of our Foundation Courses.

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"My life is improved now as I can deliver effective verbal communication."

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"After each session, I could see myself growing more confident."

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"I can't believe the transformation from absolute fear and dread to enjoyment."

"The course was tailored to my needs and increased my confidence."

"The sessions were great! Very informative and adaptive sessions."

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Do you struggle with any of the following?

Full ownership of English
Social communication
Occasional misunderstandings
Certain vowel sounds
Being asked to repeat yourself
Colloquial speech

With our Accent Confidence course you will:

  • Embed the rhythm and flow of the British accent
  • Perfect your sounds that still need work
  • Feel confident that your English speech represents you
  • Confidently use colloquial words and phrases
  • Move towards unconscious competence
  • Feel like a native when speaking in English

What can you expect from your LSW course?

Powerful Tools

Walk away with a set of tools for life from the proprietary Serlin Method™.

Dedicated 24/7 Support

Your dedicated Client Success Manager will support you every step of the way.

See For Yourself

Filming or voice recording in every session so you can see your progress.

Course Manual

A 180+ page LSW manual covering everything you’ll learn in the course and more.

Weekly Assignments

Weekly assignments and regular challenges so you can embed the learning into your daily life.

Bespoke to You

A course designed for you, using handpicked tools to meet your needs.

It's insanely easy to get started

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Whichever package you choose, you’ll gain the tools you need to truly inhabit the English language and thrive in every situation. Book straight to course stress free with our money back guarantee.

Accent Confidence: Sample Course Outline

Session 1
Sound Check

Create a plan for moving forward. Find the change that will make the difference. Set goals and film initial recordings.

Create a plan for moving forward. Find the change that will make the difference. Set goals and film initial recordings.

Session 2 - 4
Sound Work

Cover up to 8 sounds. Using character slam, beep game, presentations and more to work on sounds.

Cover up to 8 sounds. Using character slam, beep game, presentations and more to work on sounds.

Session 5
Half Way Review

Sound check and sound sign off. Film a presentation and receive feedback.

Sound check and sound sign off. Film a presentation and receive feedback.

Session 6 - 9
New Sounds

Work on up to 8 new sounds. Use Practice Prose, Muddle Medley and Bringing it to Life to embed the new sounds.

Work on up to 8 new sounds. Use Practice Prose, Muddle Medley and Bringing it to Life to embed the new sounds.

Session 10
Final Presentation

Compare before and after. Final sound sign off, practice plan and next steps.

Compare before and after. Final sound sign off, practice plan and next steps.

What you will achieve with this course

  • Build on everything you’ve learned so far, delve deeper into the English language and embed that knowledge for life.
  • Embed your skills so you speech flows with ease and confidence – without you having to think about it
  • Achieve true mastery of the English language, eliminating misunderstanding for good
  • Feel empowered to communicate authentically and confidently, so you can always be your best self
  • Achieve unconscious competence – the key to communication success

Three paths, shaped around you

Every programme includes bespoke coaching, session recordings, your programme manual, weekly assignments, a Personal Charter, and a final report. What differs is pace, depth, and how far you want to go.

Choose the level of support that best fits your goals:

Essential Programme

5 x One hour sessions
Accent softening coaching session focused on spoken English clarity and pronunciation

Focused. Practical. Immediately impactful.

For professionals who want meaningful change, quickly. Five sessions of concentrated, deeply personalised work that shifts how you show up in the moments that matter.

Senior Coach £1,350
Principal Coach £1,795
Head Coach £2,550
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Senior Coach - £1,350
Principal Coach - £1,795
Head Coach - £2,550

Classic Programme

10 x One hour sessions
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Slower. Deeper. Lasting.

For those ready to go further. Ten sessions that don’t rush, building mastery layer by layer and creating change that is not just lasting, but genuinely embodied.

Senior Coach £2,550
Principal Coach £3,200
Head Coach £4,750
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Senior Coach - £2,550
Principal Coach - £3,200
Head Coach - £4,750

Mastery Programme

15 x One hour sessions
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Expansive. Tailored. Transformative.

For those who want to go the whole way. Fifteen sessions of our deepest, most personalised work, with the flexibility to fold in tools from any of our other programmes.

Senior Coach £3,525
Principal Coach £4,500
Head Coach £6,450
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Senior Coach - £3,525
Principal Coach - £4,500
Head Coach - £6,450

What is unconscious competence?

Our courses are based around a well-known approach to competence, a framework that explains the four stages that people move through when learning new skills. Whilst our foundation course is designed to take you to stage 3, our Pillars of Communication Accent Confidence course is designed to help you achieve stage 4, ‘unconscious competence.’ Unconscious competence means that you’re able to speak in a natural, clear, fluid way – without having to think about it. It’s the auto-pilot of communication.

Stage 1
Unconscious Incompetence

You’re at the beginning of your journey, and don’t know what you need to do to improve.

You’re at the beginning of your journey, and don’t know what you need to do to improve.

Stage 2
Conscious Incompetence

You understand your unique challenges, and areas for improvement.

You understand your unique challenges, and areas for improvement.

Stage 3
Conscious competence –> Foundation Accent Softening

You have the tools you need to communicate with greater clarity, but you still need to concentrate.

You have the tools you need to communicate with greater clarity, but you still need to concentrate.

Stage 4
Unconscious Competence –> Advanced Accent Softening

Effective communication in English becomes second nature, with embedded skills for life.

Effective communication in English becomes second nature, with embedded skills for life.

Customer Feedback

Google rating score 4.9 out of 5, based on 109 Reviews

"I feel much more confident with public speaking now and was able to achieve the goals I'd set at the beginning of the course. Highly recommended."

London, UK

Henry T

"Tailored to my needs and I had a lot of fun adding colour to my voice, improving intonation and increasing my confidence in public speaking."

London, UK

Emma S

"I can't believe the transformation from absolute fear and dread to enjoyment. I can't thank you enough, Christine! Well worth the investment."

Manchester, UK

Dele F

"The sessions were great! Very informative and adaptive sessions that focused on improving my interview skills."

Leeds, UK

Ellis N

"I have learnt SO much and I’m proud to say that I have completed my course with confidence."

Manchester, UK

Ellis N

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Want to know more about the Serlin Method for Accent Confidence?

We want to support you to be fully yourself when speaking in English. We will help you embed the sounds and melody you need so that you can be your best communicator without effort. Here are just some of the tools you will explore…

Character Slam

Don’t just talk, become! Embody a character to perfect a sound! Character Slam is an entertaining and effective way to embed new sounds, and have fun in the process.

Beep Game

There’s nothing like the beep game to get you in the mood for making speedy progress to your accent. Talk nonsense, speak off the cuff, perfect your sounds!

Muddle Medley

Sometimes it’s the sounds that are the most similar that trip you up. With Muddle Medley, you learn to negotiate the English sounds till you are more like a veteran tap dancer.

Practice Prose

Sound specific sentences and prose so you can test your ear and hone your sounds to your heart’s content. There are enough materials

Communication Gems

This is your secret tool box. From the communication equation to the £10 breath, you’ll learn little tricks that make a big impact in your communication.

Practice Makes Perfect

It’s workout time for your speech! You’ll be given exercises to practise those tricky sounds and turn your new skills into second nature.

What are the Advanced Courses?

The Advanced Courses are all about stepping up your game in both personal and work communication. Each section isn’t just about learning skills – it’s about getting a deeper understanding of yourself and others, so you can have way more impactful conversations in all areas of your life.

Authentic Presence

This is about building self awareness and confidence, combating imposter syndrome, and presenting the confident at ease you as your public face.

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Powerful Storytelling

Here, you’ll learn to create a powerful narrative designed for your specific audience. And then deliver it with authenticity and storytelling magic.

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Genuine Connections

Building trust and understanding is about listening, connecting and making people feel important. Here you learn the skills to do just that.

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Navigating Conflict

This pillar prepares you to deal with tricky conversations, both receiving and delivering. You’ll learn how to handle them with kindness and grace.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accent Confidence coaching?
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Accent Confidence is an Advanced 1:1 course that helps you reach a level of English where clear speech flows naturally and the language feels fully your own.

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Who is the Accent Confidence course for?
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Non-native English speakers who already speak clearly but want to go further: perfecting remaining sounds, using colloquial English with ease, and feeling fully at home in the language.

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What is the difference between Accent Confidence and Accent Softening?
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Accent Softening gives you the tools to speak with greater clarity, though you may still need to concentrate. Accent Confidence embeds those skills so clear speech becomes second nature.

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Do I need to complete Accent Softening before taking Accent Confidence?
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No. Advanced Courses can be taken before or after any Foundation Course. A free Discovery Call can help you decide which is the right starting point.

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How do I know if I’m ready for Accent Confidence?
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You may be ready if you’re generally clear and confident in English but still notice occasional misunderstandings, a few tricky sounds, or uncertainty with colloquial speech. Not sure? Book a free Discovery Call.

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What does “unconscious competence” mean?
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It’s the final stage of learning a skill, when you can do it naturally without thinking. For spoken English, it means speaking clearly and fluently on autopilot.

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How can I make clearer English pronunciation feel more automatic?
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Through regular, focused practice. In Accent Confidence, you’ll use games, practice prose and weekly assignments to embed new sounds until they become second nature.

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Can Accent Confidence help me speak more naturally and spontaneously?
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Yes. Tools like the Beep Game help you practise speaking off the cuff, so clear speech holds up without preparation.

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Can the course help me maintain clear speech when I’m nervous or under pressure?
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Yes. Once clear speech becomes automatic, it’s far more likely to hold up under pressure, and your coach can practise high-stakes situations with you.

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Can Accent Confidence help me feel more comfortable speaking English socially?
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Yes. The course covers social communication and colloquial words and phrases, so you can feel at ease in everyday conversation.

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Will I still work on individual sounds and pronunciation?
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Yes. Over a 10-session course, you can work on up to 16 sounds, with a sound check and sign-off along the way.

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Will I lose my natural accent?
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No. Our aim is never to remove your accent. It’s to help you speak clearly and confidently so your English truly represents you.

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Is the Accent Confidence course personalised?
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Yes. Your coach designs your course around your goals, handpicking the tools and sounds that will make the biggest difference for you.

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Can I work on real-life professional and social situations?
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Yes. Sessions include presentations and everyday scenarios, and weekly assignments help you apply your skills in daily life.

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How many Accent Confidence coaching sessions will I need?
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Choose from 5, 10 or 15 sessions, depending on how far you want to go. Our team can help you decide.

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How quickly can I expect to notice a difference?
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It depends on your starting point and how much you practise. Sessions are recorded, and a halfway review lets you see your progress for yourself.

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Can I take Accent Confidence coaching online?
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Yes. All our coaches offer sessions via Zoom.

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Can I take the course in person?
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Yes, at our Central London offices. In-person availability is limited, so we recommend booking in advance.

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What happens if Accent Softening is a better fit for me?
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We’ll tell you. A free Discovery Call helps us recommend the right course before you book, so you start in the right place.

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How do I choose the right Accent Confidence coach?
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Book a free Discovery Call and one of our Client Success Managers will recommend the coach who best fits your goals.

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