Mastering the British Accent - Accent Softening and Confident Speaking 10 week online course

Week 1: Learn to Engage

Here we introduce you to some of the best and most exciting ideas of the Serlin Method™. These will reignite your passion for the language and give you a deeper understanding of vowels, consonants and the magic of engaging with your listener.

Week 2: The Mysterious ‘R’ and the Tricky ‘TH’ Sound

This module looks at two of the most common and troublesome sounds in Neutral Spoken English: the TH and the Non-Rhotic R. Find out if these are getting in the way of your speech and learn easy ways to get them right.

Week 3: Why "Cat", "Cut" and "Cart" Must Sound Distinct

These three A vowels are common and can easily be mixed up with nearby neighbour sounds, leading to word confusion. The Serlin Method™ helps you to navigate these sounds and easily arrive at clear pronunciation.

Week 4: Tricks of the “O” Sounds and the challenge with “W”

Learn the surprising spellings of the common, yet tricky “o” sounds and the challenging “w” – what you need to know to avoid misunderstanding and gain the satisfaction that they will never trip you up again!

Week 5: The Secret Sound of English and the Difference Between “n” and “ng”

The Schwa is the most common sound in English, and hardly anyone knows it exists! This little vowel will make your life so much easier. We promise. And never confuse “n” and “ng” again.

Week 6: Ace Those Tricky Consonants

There are many consonants in the English language, but most of them are pretty easy for non-native English speakers, so we’ve picked the ones that tend to get in the way. Using our simple method to remove any consonant glitches.

Week 7: Connected Speech and What “Work”, “Learn and “Fur” Have in Common

Create flow and bring in the musicality of English – whilst conserving your energy for the words that matter. You’ll also learn one of our best tips ever for unlocking “uhh” as in “curtain” – which can be troublesome. Do this and never struggle again.

Week 8: The Important Difference Between “Ship” and “Sheep”

Did you know that where the English accent has two sounds, many accents only have one? Two of the sounds you will learn here are responsible for so much confusion! Those days are soon to be a thing of the past!

Week 9: How Lipstick Can Help You With the “oo” Sound

Strange but true – this module will help you clearly distinguish the difference between the “oo” in “foot” and the “oo” in food. We’ll also dive into “ear” and “air” the last of your vowel sounds.

Week 10: Facts and Things You Definitely Need to Know

Learn about plurals, tenses, suffixes, emphasis, tips and tricks to make speaking in English a breeze. Here we uncover all the little facts that will help you to navigate the dips and troughs of English forevermore.