Home
Received Pronunciation Online Self Study Course
- Details
- Written by Anton
- Category: Uncategorised
- Hits: 15152
Learn the accent spoken by BBC newsreaders, presenters, journalists, and the top British actors in Hollywood.
Sign up for the online self-study course, Received Pronunciation: Complete Course.
How to access free preview content: http://www.receivedpronunciation.co.uk/index.php/2-uncategorised/27-thinkific-course-preview-content
---------------------------------------------------
Interested in 1:1 coaching via Zoom? Contact me directly: private_tuition@ receivedpronunciation.com (Please remove the space after the @ sign.)
Complete this form to receive a free consultation.
Accent reduction for Americans available here.
New Student Correction Course Available
Recognize the common mistakes of non-native English speakers and learn to speak with natural British English pronunciation.
This course introduces students of different levels from various language backgrounds, including Russian, German, Polish and Spanish.
Over 200 minutes of video tutorial content is available together with lesson PDFs and review exercises.
---------------------------------------------------
What is Received Pronunciation?
- Details
- Written by Anton
- Category: Uncategorised
- Hits: 11524
Within the UK, different accents and dialects exist. Received pronunciation is often referred to as the Queen’s English or BBC English, which is estimated to be spoken by approximately 2~3% of the British population.
Some would argue that RP is outdated, but this couldn't be further from the truth. Many aspiring British actors learn RP at acting school, and it is spoken by many famous and notable people within the UK. Check out these Pinterest links to get an idea of British people who speak RP in some form or another.
Some would also distinguish between the traditional, upper, neutral, and modern forms of RP. For example, perhaps the younger members of the royal family, such as Prince William, could be considered to speak with a more modern RP accent.
There is no "correct way" to speak English, however received pronunciation would be suitable for non-native English speakers since it is clear and tends to be easily understood by others. Those who need to communicate clearly and effectively, such as diplomats, businessmen, interpreters, and scientists, would probably benefit from learning RP.
More information about what Received Pronunciation is can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Received_Pronunciation
Speakers of RP: British Newsreaders and Journalists
- Details
- Written by Anton
- Category: Learning Tips
- Hits: 2862
One of the best ways you can improve your pronunciation is to regularly listen to native English speakers who speak with a clear and are easy to understand accent. Below are some links to videos of British newsreaders and journalists. Observe them and try to mimic their sounds.
George Alagiah
Katty Kay
Mishal Husain
Sophie Raworth
Fiona Bruce
Michael Buerk
Emily Maitlis
Mary Nightingale
Kate Silverton
Julie Etchingham
Page 1 of 2