How to Enjoy Elocution?

Elocution does not have to be a long and exhausting practise. It works whe it is consistent.

It can be a lot of fun.

Do not wait for a perfect moment.

Let’s say you have a spare 5 minutes before starting an important meeting or task, or you are waiting for something.

Waiting can be boring.

Instead of another coffee or useless social media scrolling, take your phone and start practising with the app for 5 minutes.

Listen to amusing sentences and verses, repeat, record yourself, and then listen to how your speech becomes more precise and clear.

I recommend downloading all our apps to give yourself a variety of practice:

British English

American English

Do not wait for a perfect moment, practise one lesson today for 5 minutes.

Try not to miss a day of elocution practice.

Warmly

Olga Smith

307. The Day I Recorded Myself and Got a Shock

I was confident. I thought my English was excellent.

I had a linguistics degree, an MBA, and I had been living and working in London for years. I genuinely believed I communicated well.

Then one day I recorded myself.

I played it back and I was shocked. I could not understand some of the words I was saying. Not because my vocabulary was wrong or my grammar was poor — but because my sounds were unclear, my speech very quiet, and what felt clear inside my head was actually quite difficult to follow from the outside.

That recording changed everything.

Not because it embarrassed me. But because it fascinated me. As a linguist I immediately wanted to understand the gap between how we sound in our own heads and how we actually sound to others.

That gap, I discovered, is where some communication problems live.

Here is what I found after years of research and teaching:

The professionals who struggle most are rarely struggling because of where they are from. They are struggling because of unclear sounds, rushed speech, swallowed endings and hesitant delivery.

These are technical problems. With technical solutions.

I know because I solved them myself — systematically, as a linguist. And that process became the Get Rid of Your Accent series — books, apps and video courses now used by international professionals in over 40 countries.

The recording feature in our apps exists for exactly this reason.

Because you cannot fix what you cannot hear. And most people — just like me — have never actually listened to themselves properly.

Try this today: Record yourself for 60 seconds talking about your work. Play it back. Listen not as yourself — but as a stranger hearing you for the first time.

What do you notice?

That moment of honest listening — however uncomfortable — is where transformation begins.

I'd love to know — have you ever recorded yourself and been surprised by what you heard? Share in the comments below.

Warmly, Olga Smith

302. Elevate Your Language -Elevate Your Life

Yesterday, I attended a philosophy group in Barnes and I have enjoyed not only what I heard but the way people spoke - a wonderful choice of words and Received Pronunciation.

It got me thinking about language and how it transforms experience.

You may have the right thoughts, the right ambition, even the right strategy—but if your delivery lacks clarity and control, it dilutes your impact.

Choice of words, accent, pacing, and tone all contribute to perceived credibility. Like it or not, people associate certain speech patterns with composure, education, and authority.

This is why Received Pronunciation (RP)—often associated with the British upper classes—has historically carried weight. Not because it is “better,” but because it signals:

  • Clarity

  • Control

  • Intentional delivery

It doesn’t rush. It doesn’t blur. It doesn’t apologise.

Elevated speech is not about sounding louder or more formal. It’s about being deliberate.

Instead of:

  • Rushing through words

  • Softening statements unnecessarily

  • Filling space with uncertainty

You begin to:

  • Articulate clearly

  • Pause with confidence

  • Deliver thoughts with structure

Get Rid of your Accent app will help develop clear, composed speech rooted in RP—not to erase who you are, but to elevate how you’re perceived.

Here's how it works:

Elevated language → stronger presence; stronger presence → better opportunities; better opportunities → a different life trajectory

Warmly

Olga Smith

www.batcsglobal.com

296. The List of Our Apps, Books and Video Courses

293. How Long Does It Take to Get Rid of Accent?

How long will it take me to get rid of my accent?

This is one of the most common questions we’re asked—and the honest answer is: it depends.

Your progress is highly individual and influenced by several factors. Accents are deeply connected to muscle memory and personal identity, so changing them takes time and consistent practice.

Here are four key factors that affect how quickly you can get rid of your accent:

1. Your native language
Some languages are closer to English than others. For example, speakers of Italian or German may find it easier to adapt to English pronunciation, while speakers of Japanese or Chinese often face more differences to overcome.

2. How long you’ve been speaking English
The longer you’ve used certain pronunciation patterns, the more ingrained they become. Changing established habits takes time—but it’s absolutely possible.

3. When you started learning English
Early exposure can make pronunciation more intuitive, but starting later doesn’t mean you can’t make significant progress.

4. Your listening ability (“your ear”)
Some people naturally pick up sounds and rhythm more easily, while others need more focused listening practice. The good news is that this skill can be trained.

Here’s a realistic timeline (if you practice regularly):

  • 1-2 weeks: You’ll start noticing specific sounds

  • 1–3 months: Your speech becomes clearer and easier for others to understand.

  • 6–12 months: You can sound quite close to your target accent in many situations.

  • 1+ year: Near-native fluency is possible, but subtle traces of your original accent often remain.

 What speeds it up:

  • Daily speaking practice (even 15–45 mins)

  • Recording yourself and comparing

  • Shadowing native speakers (copying rhythm + intonation)

  • Focusing on patterns, not just individual words

291. Confusing Sounds for Japanese, Chinese and Spanish Speakers of English

Many English learners struggle with certain pronunciation sounds, especially when those sounds do not exist in their native language. Based on my experience teaching students from Japan, Spain and China, two of the most common pronunciation mistakes involve the /v/ and /b/ sounds, and the /l/ and /r/ sounds.

Confusing /v/ and /b/ sounds change the meaning of words:

  • berry - very

  • boat - vote

The /v/ sound is made by placing your top teeth on your bottom lip and letting air pass through.

The /b/sound is made purely with lips: the lips are pressed tightly together and suddenly move to allow the compressed air to escape in a small explosion

Practise articulation exercises 3 times a day for a week, repeat each line 3 times:

  1. Vet, vote, very, van, veal

    Virtually everyone voted to leave the village undeveloped.

  2. Bet, boat, berry, ban, bill

    The brace of brown birds was bagged by Billy Butler.

The second most common mistake for Japanese, Chinese and Spanish Speakers of English is mixing up /l/ and /r/ sounds:

  • light - right

  • glass - grass

To pronounce the /l/ sound, the tip of the tongue touches the alveolar ridge.

To pronounce the /r/, the tip of the tongue curls back but does not touch the roof of the mouth.

Practise articulation exercises 3 times a day for a week, repeat each line 3 times:

  1. link, lake, love, late, loan
    The lanky Lord of London built a castle and a mill.

  2. rat, right, role, ring, rock
    Three red lorries drove over the rusty railway bridge.

Pronunciation improves with consistent practice. Spend just a few minutes every day repeating these exercises, and you will notice your clarity and confidence improving. Small daily practice can make a big difference. With patience and practice, the correct pronunciation will become your second nature.

You can find more exercises for these sounds in Lessons 26, 35, 33, 42 in the app Get Rid of your Accent (British English) and American Accent App (American English)

Warmly

Olga Smith

www.batcsglobal.com

289. One-Minute Tongue Exercise to Improve Pronunciation

Most people trying to improve their English pronunciation focus on learning more vocabulary or memorising rules. But pronunciation is actually a muscle skill.

Like any muscle skill, sometimes a tiny exercise can make a huge difference.

Here’s a simple one-minute tongue exercise you can try right now:

Step 1: Place your tongue on the alveolar ridge, about 1 cm above and behind your top teeth.

Step 2: Tap your tongue lightly against that spot. Do this rhythmic exercise from the app Get Rid of your Accent, Lesson 27:

t-t-t-t-t

tt-tt-tt-t

ttt-ttt-ttt-t

tttt-tttt-tttt-t

Step 3: Practise the sound in words, sentences and verses:
time, today, test, talk, terrible, torts, table, tennis, try, tend

Two toads totally tired of trying to trot to Tetbury

You’ll notice your /t/ sound becomes clearer and sharper.

Many learners keep their tongue too low or too relaxed, which makes pronunciation sound unclear. This quick exercise wakes up the tongue position used in many English consonants /t, d, l, n/: Lessons 27a, 27b, 30, 33 from the app Get Rid of your Accent.

Think of it like a one-minute warm-up for your mouth.

Try it before:

  • a meeting

  • a presentation

  • a job interview

  • recording a video

Small habits like this can improve clarity more than hours of passive listening.

Do this exercise 3 times a day for one week and notice how much easier certain sounds feel.

Sometimes improving your pronunciation isn’t about studying more — it’s about training the right muscles that create the sound.

Have you tried any pronunciation warm-ups before?

Share your favourite technique in the comments

Warmly

Olga Smith

www.batcsglobal.com

285. Accent myth: Adults can’t change their accent

Most students who come to our elocution courses and take elocution lessons are adults aged 30–65.

 Almost all of them ask the same question:

“Is it possible at my age to change my accent?”

 The short answer is yes.

 In fact, 99% of our students are highly motivated, which is a key factor in their success. With our method and their dedication, they achieve remarkable results. Their speech becomes clear and easy to understand, and their accent becomes neutral, making it difficult for others to identify where they originally come from. 

They are no longer placed in a box: French, German, Russian, or another nationality simply based on how they speak.

Many students later tell us that they wish they had started this process years earlier. They often explain that before coming to us, they had tried different tutors and courses, but the results were minimal.

At BATCS Global, we combine professional elocution training with specialised learning apps to help students practise every day, which is essential for lasting change.

 So why do many accent reduction attempts fail?

From our experience working with adult learners, there are two common reasons why accent training does not produce results.

1. An Unqualified Tutor

Accent training requires specialised knowledge. Only a trained phonetician understands how sounds are formed in the mouth and how to correct pronunciation effectively.

A general English tutor usually has limited training in phonetics and pronunciation mechanics.

Other professionals focus on different areas:

  • Speech therapists specialise in correcting speech disorders and problems with speech organs.

  • Voice coaches focus on voice projection and vocal quality.

While both professions are valuable, their training is not focused on accent reduction. Nevertheless, speech therapists and voice coaches sometimes promise accent improvement, which often leads to disappointing results.

Accent reduction requires phonetic expertise, structured exercises, and a proven methodology.

2. Irregular and Insufficient Practice

Even with an excellent teacher, success depends on consistent practice.

Accent training works best when students practise every day using targeted exercises. Regular repetition trains the muscles involved in speech and helps build new pronunciation habits.

This is why we developed a range of specialised video courses, iOS and Android training apps that allow students to practise anywhere and reinforce what they learn during lessons.

Three apps to master all the sounds of Received Pronunciation:

An accompanying video course for these three apps: Get Rid of your Accent Part One

One app to master intonation, sentence stress, fluency and connoceted speech patterns:

An accompanying video course for these three apps: Get Rid of your Accent Part Two

One app to master public speaking skills

American English Speech Apps

For learners who want to master American pronunciation, we offer:

Accent-Specific Training Apps

Some learners need targeted help with pronunciation patterns typical of certain languages. For this purpose, we developed:

These apps focus on correcting the most common pronunciation challenges for speakers of those languages.

The Key to Success

Changing your accent as an adult is absolutely possible. What it requires is:

  • Expert phonetic guidance

  • Structured exercises

  • Daily practice

With the right method, consistent effort, and the support of tools such as the training programmes and apps developed by BATCS Global, adults can achieve clear, confident, and neutral English speech.

Many of our students tell us the same thing after completing their training:

“I only wish I had started sooner.”

Ready to Transform Your Speech?

If you want to change the way you speak English and reduce your accent, the most important step is to start with a professional speech analysis.

At BATCS Global, we offer students an individual speech analysis that identifies the exact pronunciation patterns affecting their speech. During this process, our trained phoneticians analyse:

  • how you produce individual sounds

  • stress and rhythm patterns

  • intonation and speech melody

  • pronunciation habits and speech patterns influenced by your native language

This detailed assessment allows us to create a personalised training plan targeting only the sounds and speech patterns that need correction. You will get a written report.

Because the training becomes precise and focused, students typically achieve results up to 80% faster compared with general pronunciation practice or traditional language lessons.

Instead of guessing what to improve, you will know exactly what to work on and how to practise effectively.

Combined with our structured lessons and specialised pronunciation apps, this approach helps learners achieve results very fast.

Take the first step today. Visit batcsglobal.com and book your individual speech analysis with BATCS Global to start transforming the way you speak.

Olga Smith

www.batcsglobal.com

283. 4 Mistakes in a 4-Letter Word

Are you mispronouncing these common English words? Many professionals do, and it can affect clarity.

These words are: “work, word, worm”

I am a non-native English Speaker. It took me several lessons with my speech tutor and a few months of strengthening my lip muscles to pronounce these words correctly. Before learning and mastering the correct pronunciation, I made 3 mistakes in these 4-letter words

The first word: “work”

Mistake N1

The /w/ sound does not exist in my native language, and I used to substitute it with the /v/ sound as in “vet”.

Mistake N2

In my Native lanaguage, we pronounce all letters, so I pronounced the/r/ sound, but in British English, it is not pronounced in this word

Mistake N3

The long /ɜː/ sound as in “Sir” does not exist in my native language either, and I used to pronounce it as /o/.

Mistake N4

Long words do not exist in my native language, and I could not pronounce the /ɜː/ as “Sir” as a long vowel

The result of these 4 mistakes:

Instead of “work” /wɜːk/ I was pronouncing /vɔrk/

Instead of “word” /wɜːd/ I was saying /vɔrd/

Instead of “worm” //wɜːm/ I was saying /vɔrm/

How To Do Right

Many learners of English struggle with these words. Because it is really a tough combination:

  1. For the /w/ sound, your lips should go forward into a tight whistle- shape circle for a split second, and then they should be pushed back into the neutral position.

  2. For the /ɜː/ as “Sir”, the lips should be in a relaxed, neutral position.

Pro Tip: Push lips forward and then quickly move them into the neutral position and keep them there for much longer to pronounce the long /ɜː/ sound.

What often happens is that students keep their lips forward in the round poision for too long and instead of /ɜː/ they say /ɔː/

“walk -“work”

Practice

Repeat each sentence 3 times:

  1. The word werm is hard work.

  2. I worked one term as a nurse.

I wanted to help many people and published apps where you can practise all English sounds. Practise /ɜː/ in lesson 5 and /w/ in lesson 25 with the apps:

Warmly

Olga Smith

www.batcsglobal.com

268. Which App to Choose?

Which App to Choose?

We recommend starting with Elocution Lessons and Get Rid of your Accent apps, and an accompanying video course, Get Rid of your Accent Part One. With these apps, you master pronunciation and articulation to achieve speech clarity.

Then move on to the Fluent English Speech app and an accompanying video course, Get Rid of your Accent Part Two, to master speech fluency, sentence stress and difficult speech patterns such as word endings and consonant clusters.

These three apps and two video courses are essential for accent reduction.

For those who want to master their Business English and presentation skills, we recommend Business English Speech and 4Ps Power. Pitch, Pace, Pause apps.

How to Start British Accent Training

  1. Explore common pronunciation challenges for your nationality in the Elocution Lessons or Get Rid of your Accent apps

  2. Begin with the video course to see how sounds are formed in the mouth. Use the mirror to check that your speech organs match those of the teacher in the video.

  3. Follow up with practice using the apps

  4. Focus on one lesson at a time and practice for 20–45 minutes per day

  5. Continue for three consecutive days

  6. Move on to the next lesson after three days

262. iOS Apps to Master English Speech

This article will help you choose the best apps to master Received Pronunciation, clear articulation, expressive voice modulation, and the strategic use of pauses. These core speaking skills are essential for public speakers and professionals who use English as a second language and want to sound confident, polished, and persuasive.

All the apps featured share powerful, user-friendly functionality. You can listen to expertly recorded audio by professional actors, record your own voice, and instantly compare your pronunciation with the model, making progress measurable and motivating.

British English:

Elocution Lessons. This app is ideal for children and people who have just started learning English. This app has 48 lessons. It contains short, commonly used phrases, sentences and verses that are easy to repeat, and it also has useful tips for teachers of English. It is actually useful for everyone as it contains essential, everyday English.

Get Rid of your Accent. This app is ideal if you want to get rid of a regional or foreign accent and to speak with Standard English or RP (Received Pronunciation). It has 42 lessons; it contains effective practical exercises to perfect all English sounds and perfect your articulation.

Fluent English Speech. This app is a follow-up to the Get Rid of your Accent app.  It is ideal if you want to develop fluency in English and sound more like a native English speaker. It contains exercises for difficult and connected speech patterns, natural flow of speech, intonation, sentence stress and onomatopoeia.

Business English Speech. This app was designed for top-level professionals, diplomats and lawyers. It is the only app on the market that has both English pronunciation and business vocabulary training. It contains 43 lessons with material gathered from interviews with CEOs, CFOs and MDs of global companies and helps to develop proficiency in English.

4Ps, Power, Pitch, Pace, Pause. This app is ideal if you want to get rid of monotonous speech and become a successful presenter and public speaker. It contains practical exercises for voice modulation and the use of pauses.

Get rid of Chinese Accent. This app is the same as the app Get Rid of your Accent, with an additional bonus - Chinese translations.

Get Rid of Russian Accent. This app is the same as the app Get Rid of your Accent, with an additional bonus - Russian translations.

General American English:

American Accent App. This app is ideal if you want to get rid of a foreign or regional accent and master the Standard American accent. It has 42 lessons. It contains effective, practical exercises to perfect all American English sounds.

Fluent American Speech. This app is a follow-up to the American Accent App. It is ideal to develop fluency in your American English speech. It contains exercises for difficult and connected speech patterns, natural flow of speech, intonation and sentence stress

More on www.batcsglobal.com

251. Did You Know “O” Can Be Pronounced Five Different Ways?

In many languages, words are pronounced in the same way they are spelt.

In English, spelling and pronunciation are not identical. English has inherited many foreign words, including those from Latin, French, Dutch, and German, and it has anglicised the pronunciation while retaining the original spelling.

In this article, I will give examples from our elocution apps of how one letter “o” represents several sounds:

  1. In words, “come, oven, front, company” it represents the / ʌ/ sound as in “duck” (Lesson 9)

  2. In words, “those, phone, no ” it is pronounced as a diphthong /əʊ/ as in “blow” (Lesson 16)

  3. In words, “corner, storage, form”, it is pronounced as a long /ɔː/ sound (Lesson 3)

  4. In words, “stop, office, box”, it is a short /ɒ/ sound (Lesson 10)

  5. In unstressed syllables, it is pronounced as schwa /ə/, as in “the”. I highlighted the schwa: “confirm, London, potatoes” (Lesson 6)

You noticed that I mentioned lesson numbers from our elocution apps in brackets. This is to help you practise these sounds.

British English

American English

When using the apps, avoid looking at the spelling the first time you practise a sound. This helps you overcome confusion caused by English spelling and focus purely on pronunciation. Listen carefully and repeat the sound in words, phrases, and verses.

There are no fixed rules for when a particular sound is used. However, by working with our elocution apps, you’ll start to notice pronunciation patterns and have plenty of opportunities to practise them.

Subscribe to our newsletter and visit www.batcsglobal.com to receive daily pronunciation tips.

Warmly

Olga Smith

249. One Letter Pronounced in Five Sounds

In many languages, words are pronounced in the same way they are spelt.

In English, spelling and pronunciation are not identical. English has inherited many foreign words, including those from Latin, French, Dutch, and German, and it has anglicised the pronunciation while retaining the original spelling.

In this article, I will give examples from our elocution apps of how one letter “o” represents several sounds:

  1. In words, “come, oven, front, company” it represents the / ʌ/ sound as in “duck” (Lesson 9)

  2. In words, “those, phone, no ” it is pronounced as a diphthong /əʊ/ as in “blow” (Lesson 16)

  3. In words, “corner, storage, form” it is pronounced as a long /ɔː/ sound (Lesson 3)

  4. In words, “stop, office, box” it is a short /ɒ/ sound (Lesson 10)

  5. In unstressed syllables, it is pronounced as schwa /ə/, as in “the”. I highlighted the schwa: “confirm, London, potatoes” (Lesson 6)

You noticed that I mentioned lesson numbers from our elocution apps in brackets. This is to help you practise these sounds.

British English

American English

When using the apps, avoid looking at the spelling the first time you practise a sound. This helps you overcome confusion caused by English spelling and focus purely on pronunciation. Listen carefully and repeat the sound in words, phrases, and verses. 

There are no fixed rules for when a particular sound is used. However, by working with our elocution apps, you’ll start to notice pronunciation patterns and have plenty of opportunities to practise them.

Subscribe to our newsletter and visit www.batcsglobal.com to receive daily pronunciation tips.

244. How Long Does It Take to Get Rid of an Accent?

This is one of the most common questions we hear from people starting our elocution lessons.

The answer depends on two main factors:

 1. Your ear for language – how well you can hear and imitate sounds.

2. Your commitment – whether you can dedicate 15–45 minutes a day to focused practice.

People with a naturally good ear often make faster progress. However, the second factor is far more important. Accent reduction is not just about listening — it’s about retraining your speech organs (your tongue, lips, and jaw) to produce the correct English sounds consistently.

Like any physical skill, it takes regular, mindful practice. The more you train, the faster your muscles and mind adapt — and the sooner you’ll sound clear, confident, and natural.

You can start your practice today with our apps:

Get Rid of your Accent (British English, RP)

American Accent App (American English)

Warmly

Olga Smith

www.batcsglobal.com

235. The Power of Three

Have you noticed how often the power of three shows up in our daily lives? A good meal consists of a starter, a main course, and a dessert. A good day includes work, rest, and play.

Take my belly dancing class today. It felt amazing because it had:

1️⃣ A nice warm-up

2️⃣ A well-paced rehearsal of our routine for the upcoming show

3️⃣ A wonderfully relaxing stretch to finish

The same principle applies to public speaking. A strong speech always has:

1️⃣ An engaging introduction

2️⃣ An interesting main part

3️⃣ A memorable conclusion

And yes, even in elocution lessons, the pattern holds true:

1️⃣ Warm-up muscular exercises

2️⃣ Practising a sound or speech pattern

3️⃣ A fun verse or rhyme exercise at the end

Why does this work? Because our brains love structure. Three feels complete, balanced, and easy to remember. If you’d like to apply the power of three to your own speech and communication, you can explore my apps:

Now, I’d love to hear from you. What’s an example of the power of three in your own life? Share it in the comments—I can’t wait to read your ideas

232. Overcoming the Fear of Speaking English in Public

Speaking English in public can feel intimidating, even for people who have studied the language for years. The fear of making mistakes, being misunderstood, or sounding “different” is common—but the good news is that it can be managed and overcome with the right mindset and practical techniques.

Why We Fear Public Speaking in English

There are several reasons why speaking English in front of others can feel scary:

1. Fear of Mistakes
Worrying about mispronunciation or grammar errors can make you hesitant to speak at all.

2. Lack of Confidence
Not being sure about your vocabulary or fluency can make public speaking stressful.

3. High Expectations
Many people compare themselves to native speakers and feel pressure to “sound perfect.”

Understanding the cause of your fear is the first step to addressing it.

Practical Steps to Build Confidence

Here are some strategies that can help you speak more confidently in English, whether in meetings, presentations, or social situations:

1. Start Small
Practice speaking English in low-pressure situations—like ordering a meal, speaking with friends, or reading out loud at home. Small wins help build confidence gradually.

2. Focus on Clarity, Not Perfection
Instead of worrying about sounding like a native speaker, aim to be clear and understandable. Your audience values clarity more than perfect pronunciation.

3. Use Pauses Effectively
Pausing after each idea gives you time to think and reduces nervousness. Practising Power, Pitch, Pace, Pause (4Ps) can make your speech more natural and easier to follow.

4. Record and Listen to Yourself
Recording your voice and listening back allows you to notice your strengths and areas for improvement. Apps like Get Rid of Your Accent or Fluent English Speech provide guided exercises for intonation, articulation, and fluency, making this process easier.

5. Practice Public Speaking Gradually
Start with a small audience, then gradually increase the number of listeners. Toastmasters, online language meetups, or even speaking to family members can help you practice in a supportive environment.

Mindset Matters
Remember, everyone makes mistakes, even native speakers. Mistakes are part of the learning process and do not define your ability to communicate effectively. Celebrate your uniqnes and your progress, no matter how small, and be patient with yourself.

Final Thought
Overcoming the fear of speaking English in public takes practice, patience, and perseverance. Start small, focus on clarity, and gradually challenge yourself. With consistent effort, you’ll progress and feel proud of your progress.

Useful Tip
Incorporate a few minutes of daily practice with guided exercises from apps like Get Rid of Your Accent or Fluent English Speech—you’ll be amazed at how quickly your confidence grows.

More on www.batcsglobal.com

231. Get Rid of Russian Accent

This app is designed especially for Russian speakers who want to reduce their accent and speak clear, confident English. Based on the bestselling series Get Rid of Your Accent, it combines proven elocution lessons with step-by-step practice. All speech organ positions are translated into Russian, making it easy for learners to master English sounds and correct pronunciation quickly.

Why It Works

Trusted by actors, diplomats, teachers, and business professionals, this accent app helps you:

  1. Understand how each English sound is formed with Russian explanations

  2. Practise pronunciation, articulation and intonation

  3. Master all sounds of Received Pronunciation (RP) – also called Queen’s English, Oxford English, or BBC English

  4. Improve fluency for public speaking and everyday conversation

App Content

  • 48 lessons with words, phrases, short sentences, verses, and articulation drills, tongue twisters, rhythmic exercises, and passages

  • Audio recordings of native English speakers for accurate English pronunciation

Functionality

  1. Listen & Repeat– copy pronunciation, liaisons, and intonation

  2. Record & Compare – hear your voice and track your progress

With regular practice, you will:

• Neutralise your Russian accent within 1–3 months

• Speak English that is clear and easy to understand

• Gain confidence for teaching, studying, or working internationally

• Sound professional and fluent in English communication

Meet the Authors

Linda James (RAM, Dip. Ed., IPD, LRAM), Speech and Drama coach, trained at the Royal Academy of Music, with 20+ years of experience teaching RP and accent reduction in London drama schools, films, and TV.

Olga Smith (BA Linguistics, MBA), Linguist, public speaker, and co-author of the best-selling *Get Rid of Your Accent book series. Having overcome her own strong Russian accent, Olga brings practical expertise to learners worldwide.

Visit www.batcsglobal.com to book a professional speech analysis.

230. Elocution Lessons App

Elocution Lessons App – Accent Reduction Made Easy. Perfect for children, beginners, and anyone starting their English pronunciation mastery.

Content

This app contains all 48 lessons from the bestselling book Get Rid of Your Accent for Beginners, the latest in the acclaimed Get Rid of Your Accent series. It provides a complete solution for accent reduction and speech study, designed especially for children and beginner-level English learners.

  • Practice English sounds in words, phrases, sentences, and passages

  • Fun verses, rhythmic drills & articulation exercises

  • Carefully selected vocabulary for beginners and young learners

Functionality

  1. Listen & Repeat – Hear model pronunciation for every sound.

  2. Record & Compare – Match your voice against native RP speakers.

  3. CD Function

What You’ll Learn

  • Master all English sounds of RP (Received Pronunciation), also known as Oxford English, Queen’s English, or BBC English

  • Clear articulation through consonant clusters and word endings

  • Natural intonation and sentence stress

  • Fluency through linking and speaking in phrases

Customers reviews:

“This is a great tool for correcting my pronunciation of common phrases. The app makes practice much easier than CDs.” – Alan Perez, Amazon customer

“As a teacher, this helped me reduce my accent and deliver clearer lessons. Highly recommended.” – Amazon customer

Meet the Authors

Linda James (RAM, Dip. Ed., IPD, LRAM), Speech and Drama coach, trained at the Royal Academy of Music, with 20+ years of experience teaching RP and accent reduction in London drama schools, films, and TV.

Olga Smith (BA Linguistics, MBA), Linguist, public speaker, and co-author of the best-selling *Get Rid of Your Accent book series. Having overcome her own strong Russian accent, Olga brings practical expertise to learners worldwide.

Visit www.batcsglobal.com to book a professional speech analysis.

228. Fluent American Speech App

Based on the international bestseller Get Rid of Your Accent Part One and Two, General American Accent Training Manual, ISBN 9780955330087, this app helps you reduce your accent, perfect your American English pronunciation, and speak fluently with confidence.

With practical elocution lessons and vocal techniques, Fluent American Speech explains the rules of difficult American speech patterns, intonation, and sentence stress. Step by step, you’ll learn how to neutralise your accent and achieve a clear, natural speaking style.

App Content

  • Contractions for natural fluency

  • Liaisons for smooth connections between words

  • Strong and weak forms for authentic speech

  • Intonation and sentence stress for clarity and impact

  • Difficult word endings & silent letters with guided practice

Functionality
1. Native model audio tracks
2. Listen & repeat training
3. Record your voice
4. Compare pronunciation instantly

What You’ll Gain:

1. A fluent American accent in just 1–3 months of practice

2. Confidence in social and professional English speech as well as in public speaking

3. Improved job prospects, education, and social interactions

4. A professional voice that sounds natural, clear, and persuasive

Whether you want to get rid of your accent, prepare for public speaking, or simply improve your fluency in English, this accent app works like a personal coach in your pocket.

Start your journey to perfect American English pronunciation and fluency today and watch your career and social life blossom!

227. Online Accent Reduction Course for Professionals

Start with a proven system designed to help you communicate clearly and confidently in business settings.

⭐Step 1: Practise professional English vocabulary with a clear British accent

👉 Develop clear pronunciation and good articulation of business terms

🚀Step 2: Sound more natural and fluent

👉 Improve intonation, sentence stress and fluency - sound more like a native speaker

 

Why This Course?

  • The most complete resource for Business English speech training; includes 43 lessons built on real business language

  • Written in the style of the Financial Times and The Economist

  • Covers finance, IT, law, HR, and marketing vocabulary

  • Used by professionals worldwide to advance their careers

  • Many of our clients have been promoted after improving their speech clarity and business communication with this app and lessons

The Method of Learning

  1. Begin with the video course to see how sounds are formed in the mouth

  2. Follow up with practice using our app

  3. Focus on one lesson at a time

  4. Practice for 10–45 minutes per day

  5. Continue for three consecutive days

  6. Move on to the next lesson after three days

Key Features

  • 🪞👄Watch the video for and copy the speech organ positions with the mirror

  • 🎧 Listen & Repeat – Hear model pronunciation for every sound

  • 🎤 Record & Compare – Match your voice against native speakers

  • 💿 CD Function – Optional audio practice