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 speak with an authentic British RP accent.
The sounds are initially presented 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 necessary drills, the student often struggles to internalize the target sounds. This is primarily due to the infrequency of practice between lessons. 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. By engaging in these daily exercises, you will be able to reinforce your pronunciation skills consistently.
A Structured Approach to Mastering Received Pronunciation
As you progress through the course, you will observe a gradual decrease in the frequency of errors in your speech. This approach will make you more aware of your progress and motivate you to continue your journey towards achieving an authentic British accent.
It is important to note that the Daily Training Program is methodologically designed to provide structured exercises and guidance for internalizing the building blocks of native-like speech. It starts with mastering the basic phonemes of English in their simplest forms. We need to dissociate words and their meanings from their sounds. By focusing solely on internalizing these sounds, we can bypass the internal language filter and make significant strides in accent improvement.
Included in the Program: The Basic Building Blocks of Speech
I currently provide my students with access to the program at no extra cost. The complete program spans a total of approximately 15 hrs and includes exercises that mimic the sounds of an infant as they learn to grasp the sounds 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.