How to proceed with accent reduction:
Book a speech analysis via Skype to get a personalized assessment and recommendation.
For steady progress, buy an elocution course suitable to your needs
For the fastest progress, add in-person lessons in London or Skype lessons to your book/app/video course combination.
Accent reduction tips
Identify English sounds that are difficult to pronounce for you and your nationality For example /w/ sound does not exist in French and French substitute it with /v/ sound.
Learn the placement of the tongue lips and jaw for sounds you need to practice
Use the mirror to control the correct place your tongue and jaw for a particular sound
Listen to the model pronunciation, copy it, then record yourself and compare your speech with the model. Do three repetitions of one exercise
Download the apps Elocution Lessons, Get Rid of your Accent UK1 and Fluent English Speech (British English) or American Accent App and Fluent American Speech (American English)
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London colleges that teach with our books:
Linda and Olga, authors of the books, have been conducting workshops for teachers and students in many colleges that teach English as a foreign language. Books and apps are invaluable resources for them.
"Clearly, the authors of the book have collected years of experience and expertise to create this practical and effective tool for speech study." Joe Windley, Head of Speech, Central School of Speech and Drama, London
