Introducing the Daily Training Program for an Authentic British Accent
This is the Daily Training Program, a simple, audio-based repetition course I created to help my students improve their pronunciation.
The program starts with the building blocks of speech, individual sounds, before moving on to syllables, words, and full sentences. The program uses spaced repetition to help you naturally internalise the sounds and build muscle memory at a comfortable pace.
By following this program, you’ll be able to spend more time practising the sounds on your own, making the learning process more efficient and reducing the amount of interaction required with your teacher.
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, too much focus on theory and insufficient practical application. As a result, forming new habits and making improvement becomes challenging, leading many to give up altogether.
Introducing the Daily Training Program
To address this challenge, I created the Daily Training Program, a series of daily exercises focused on listening and repetition help you embed the sounds of British English into your subconscious.
A Structured Approach to Mastering Received Pronunciation
The Daily Training Program provides 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. The sounds are disassociated from words and meanings allowing you to bypass the internal language filter and thereby enabling you to repeat the sounds more accurately.
Internalise 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 several modules 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.