Introducing the Daily Training Program for an Authentic British Accent
The Daily Training Program is an audio based repetition program that I designed to help my students achieve native-like pronunciation.
We start by repeating the sounds in their simplest forms known as phonemes. As you progress, these sounds transition into single syllable structures, words, phrases and then sentences. The program uses spaced repetition to help you internalise the sounds at your own pace.
It makes the learning process efficient reducing the number of lessons required.
The Accent Dilemma: Why Traditional Methods Fall Short
Traditional accent reduction methods often fall short of producing desired results. While teachers can identify the student’s mistakes and provide drills, the student often struggles to internalise the target sounds. This is usually due to a lack of practice between lessons and too much focus on theory than the practical application. Consequently, forming new habits and making improvement becomes challenging, leading many to give up altogether.
Introducing the Daily Training Program: Your Accent Solution
To address this challenge, I created the Daily Training Program, a series of daily exercises focused on listening and repetition. These exercises aim to embed the natural sounds of British English into your subconscious.
A Structured Approach to Mastering Received Pronunciation
The Daily Training Program gives you structured exercises to help you internalise the building blocks of native-like speech. We’ll start with the sounds of English in their simplest forms. By dissasociating sounds from words we can bypass the internal language filter allowing you to repeat the sounds more accurately.
Included in the Program: The Basic Building Blocks of Speech
The program is currently provided to my students at no extra cost. The program spans a total of approximately 15 hrs and includes exercises that mimic the sounds of English in their simplest forms just like an infant learns to babble before they can articulate their first word. Students can practice and reinforce their pronunciation skills daily, leading to tangible progress and the acquisition of an authentic British accent.
While the full program is currently only available to my students, I have released the first module for public access here:
Here's a breakdown of the Daily Training Program:
- Audio files and accompanying PDFs: The program provides recorded audio files of British English pronunciation (Received Pronunciation) along with PDF guides, creating a comprehensive learning package.
- Incremental approach: The program starts by breaking down sounds into the smallest possible segments and gradually combines them, allowing you to focus on articulating fundamental sounds without associating them with specific words or meanings.
- Progressive difficulty levels: There are various levels within the program, progressing from single phonemes to frequently used syllables, connecting sounds, two-word combinations, and beyond. This gradual increase in difficulty will help you build upon your skills as you progress.
- Spaced repetition: The program utilizes spaced repetition techniques, ensuring that you are exposed to the sounds repeatedly over time. This approach helps you absorb the sounds into your subconscious and reinforces your learning as part of the feedback loop.
- High-quality audio recordings: The audio files are recorded using a professional microphone and encoded in MP3 format at 320kbps, ensuring clear and crisp sound quality for effective listening and practice.
- Continuous updates: The program is continually being updated to provide new content and exercises, ensuring that you have access to fresh material and can continue your progress.
- Integration with lessons: Combining the Daily Training Program with regular lessons reinforces the learning experience and allows students to advance at a faster pace.
- All files are professionally recorded using a Rode nt1a studio condenser microphone and encoded at 320kbps.