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As a professional actor or voice artist, you know the importance of having a versatile range of accents in your arsenal. Amongst the most sought-after accents, the Received Pronunciation (RP) accent is a true standout in the acting and narration world. Despite the shared language between the UK and the US, nailing the RP accent can be a challenge.

The RP accent is characterized by its non-rhotic quality, rounded lips, and seamless connection of sounds. To master this accent, you'll need to train your articulators and focus on the individual vowel sounds, building up muscle memory with each repetition. Pronunciation is just the first step, as the RP accent is more than just how you say words. It's also about the natural rhythm and intonation in your speech, bringing personality to your performances.

Don't settle for an outdated, exaggerated version of RP. Learn the modern nuances and variations of the accent and adjust your speech for the unique characters you bring to life.

Schedule a free 20-minute consultation with me today and start on the path to mastering the RP accent. Contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Please remove the space after the @ sign.)

Experience the difference an authentic RP accent can make in your performances.

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There are twenty vowel sounds in British English pronunciation. This includes seven short vowel sounds, five long vowel sounds, and eight diphthong vowel sounds. We can further categorize each vowel sound according to their respective positions on the monophthong chart. For further materials, sign up here.

The short vowel sounds 短母音：

1.æ cat, man, hat, van, black

2.ɪ kit, big, hit, live, rich

3.ʊ book, wolf, hood, wood, could

4.ɛ send, end, bed, red, desk

5.ɒ hot, top, box, dog, strong

6.ʌ sun, duck, bulb, bus, hut

7.ə again, adapt, advance, across

The long vowel sounds 長母音

8.iː sleep, need, feet, heat

9.ɜː nurse, bird, third, curse

10.ɔː talk, fall, north, horse

11.uː new, noon, too, few

12.ɑː car, far, hard, large

Diphthong vowels 二重母音

13.ɪə near, hear, fear

14.eə hair, pair, there

15.eɪ rain, lane, main

16.ɔɪ noise, toy, coin

17.aɪ rice, kite, my

18.əʊ no, those, low

19.aʊ how, round, loud

20.ʊə pure, cure, tour

Front vowels 前舌母音： æ ɪ iː ɛ

Central vowels 中舌母音： ə ɜː ʌ

Back vowels 後舌母音： uː ʊ ɔː ɒ ɑː

A cup of tea please (ə kʌp ɒv tiː pliːz)

A bottle of water (ə ˈbɒtl ɒv ˈwɔːtə)

Made in Japan (meɪd ɪn ʤəˈpæn)

I’m Japanese (aɪm ˌʤæpəˈniːz)

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This course is catered to those who speak General American English.

Perhaps you are an American expat living in the UK, a diplomat who wishes to blend in with the crowd, or maybe you are an aspiring actor who wishes to master the subtleties of Received Pronunciation. Whatever your goals, this course is for you.

The methods for teaching Received Pronunciation should differ depending on the student's background. Teaching RP to a native English speaker should differ to the methods used for non-native speakers. British English pronunciation and American English pronunciation, while different have many common aspects. The breathing mechanism for both accents is similar, but the use of vowel sounds differs.

In American English, the jaw tends to be more slack, whereas with Received Pronunciation there is more focus on the rounding of the lips. It's really not that difficult for most Americans to put on a British accent, however it can often be too polished, a little old fashioned or the intonation can be a bit too exaggerated. This is fine if you want to develop a command of the British accent for the sole purpose of film and drama, but if you want to blend in with certain circles, you need to be aware of the different forms of RP. There are conservative, traditional and modern forms of RP. We should also be aware of pitch, intonation and voice inflection.

Unlike acting and drama, everyday conversation should come across as natural and not too over the top. You may even notice this with some Hollywood actors. Their command of the British accent can sometimes be almost too perfect, making it sound a little unnatural. This course focuses on the more natural and modern forms of Received Pronunciation. Students are also free to adapt and adjust their accent according to their purpose.

During this course, students are introduced to the International Phonetic Alphabet and given an overview of the differences in the physical movements. We will identify the key differences between the two accents. Once we have covered the basics, we can practice speaking exercises.

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