About this Event
This workshop will be held in the Walker Meeting Room at Chelsea Library (Chelsea Town Hall). Please arrive 15 minutes early before the workshop begins.
Do people sometimes ask you to repeat yourself, even though your English is completely fluent? Do you wish to speak with a natural, native-like British accent that is effortless for people to understand? Perhaps you write flawless English every day, but when it comes to spoken conversation, you feel held back by pronunciation and intonation?
Whether you are involved in high-stakes negotiations, leading meetings, or delivering presentations, communicating clearly and effectively is essential.
We'll start with the tools we can use to help you improve your pronunciation and listening skills. You'll be introduced to the phonemes of English, the International Phonetic Alphabet, and the Vowel Sound Chart.
The way we position the articulators (mouth, tongue, lips, and vocal cords, etc) varies from one language to another. Developing this awareness and understanding where the sounds resonate within the vocal tract is a fundamental step to adopting native-like pronunciation. We'll practise techniques to help you achieve this.
This workshop is aimed at non-native English speakers and English as a Second Language (ESL) students of all levels. However, anyone is welcome to attend including native English speakers. This pronunciation class focuses on RP, which stands for "Received Pronunciation".
All attendees will receive a complimentary £20 voucher redeemable at
After the workshop, participants will be welcome to join us for a drink at a nearby coffee shop.
FAQs
Who can attend this event?
The main target audience is non-native English speakers of all levels. However, anyone is welcome to attend.
How do I get there?
The nearest stations are South Kensington Station and Sloane Square Station. Please try and arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the workshop.
What should I bring to the event?
Handouts will be given but please bring a notepad and pen if you wish to take notes.
How can I contact the organiser?
Please contact the organiser via the contact form. Contact number available once checkout is completed.
What's the refund policy?
Due to limited places, refunds are not offered. However, tickets can be transferred to the name of another person free of charge.
If you cannot make it for any unforeseeable reason, tickets may be transferred to a future event (subject to the availability of places).
Do I have to bring a printed ticket to the event?
No. We just need to know the name the ticket is reserved under.
Is it okay if the name on the ticket doesn't match the person who attends?
That's not a problem. You just have to know the name.
Are tickets available at the door?
Tickets can be purchased at the door for £30 subject to availability. Seating is extremely limited. Therefore, purchasing in advance is highly recommended.
Do you provide private tuition?
Yes, please contact me directly for a free consultation.
Do you have online courses/self-study materials?
Yes, I offer online courses with lifetime access:
learn.receivedpronunciation.com
Do you offer private group workshops?
Yes, please contact me for more information.
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Homepage & Tuition: mypronunciation.co.uk
Digital Courses: learn.receivedpronunciation.com
Instagram: @pronunciationworkout
YouTube: @pronunciationworkout
Agenda
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Check-in
Info: Please gather outside from 2:45 PM for check-in. Ensure you have your ticket ready. Doors open promptly at 3 PM.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:10 PM
Introductions & Personal Goals
Info: Quick group introductions: native language, professional background, and the specific sounds you find challenging.
Identifying individual speech habits to focus on during the session.
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:25 PM
How Accents Are Made
Info: How we physically produce speech: airflow, resonance, and the articulators (lips, tongue, teeth, and soft palate).
Why different accents sound nasal, flat, or guttural and how to shift where your voice resonates in the mouth.
Guided drills to build awareness of your vocal tract.
🕑: 03:25 PM - 03:45 PM
Using the Tools to Improve Your Pronunciation
Info: The tools: a practical look at the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and the Vowel Sound Chart.
Understanding the position of the tongue and facial posture for each of the vowel sounds.
Practical exercises contrasting common problem vowel pairs in real time.
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:05 PM
Listening Before Speaking
Info: Input precedes output: Why you cannot consistently reproduce a sound your ear hasn't learned to isolate.
Exercises to hear the subtle differences between similar British vowel and consonant sounds.
🕑: 04:05 PM - 04:15 PM
Open Q&A
Info: Dedicated time to ask specific questions about your pronunciation challenges and targeted practice techniques.
Event venue & nearby stays
Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road, London, United Kingdom
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