Participants from various linguistic backgrounds take up the challenge of mastering the RP accent.
What you'll learn
Discover common errors made by non-native English speakers
Learn how to properly position your articulators for a more native-like pronunciation
Get a refresher on the sounds of Received Pronunciation, including the monophthong chart
Compare Received Pronunciation with General American English
Requirements
Basic knowledge of English
Familiarity with the International Phonetic Alphabet and monophthong chart (covered in section 1)
Description
Participants from various linguistic backgrounds take up the challenge of mastering the RP accent. What changes can we make to help them achieve this?
We'll start by looking at the basics of the speech mechanisms and how they can be manipulated to achieve a more natural British English accent. This includes a review of the International Phonetic Alphabet and the vowel sound chart, which will be used to analyze the sounds of Received Pronunciation throughout the course.
In Part I of the course, you'll be introduced to the tools we'll use to study the sounds of Received Pronunciation. Then, in the following chapters, we'll meet six diverse students, including Agata, Tatjana, Kat, Magali, Francesco, Jenna, Kelsea and Ayumu, as they embark on their journey to achieve an authentic British RP accent.
As the course progresses, you'll see each student's transformations as they work to improve their British English pronunciation. From vowel training exercises to sentence practice and tongue twisters, each participant will be given tasks that will help identify their weaknesses and seek remedies.
Before filming, each participant underwent training to familiarize themselves with the International Phonetic Alphabet and the vowel sound chart.
Want to see what changes each student needs to make to achieve a more authentic British RP accent? Sign up for the course to find out!
This course is ideal for those with a prior understanding of the IPA symbols used in British English pronunciation.
Who this course is for
ESL students seeking to master Received Pronunciation
Non-native English speakers looking to improve their pronunciation
Two chapters dedicated to comparing RP with General American English are included for all learners.