Accent Reduction Course (ARC) is designed to soften your accent, add clarity and enhance the fluency of your speech.
© 2021 ARC. All rights reserved.
© 2021 ARC. All rights reserved.
Accent Reduction Course is designed to soften your accent,add clarity and enhance the fluency of your speech.
How to soften my accent?
Accent training course.
Как смягчить акцент?
The course operates on a rolling basis.
Welcome video
Welcome to the Accent Reduction Course.
Introduction by Alexander Mercury.
Entrepreneurs
Public speakers
Actors
And others
Start-up founders often face the task of presenting their ideas to investors — a daunting experience where first impressions count. Eloquence, clarity of speech and thought can go a long way to establishing trust and helping secure a deal.
“It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it” — so goes the adage. Audiences love foreign accents but what can you do if it’s too thick and need neutralising? Discover on the course!
Fancy auditioning for Netflix or Amazon? ARC lays the foundation in phonetics that will help you produce the right sound, apply correct stress and intonation pattern to the text. These skills will help you train your ear and be ready when the call comes.
If you simply love the sound of a modern British accent (RP), it’s a strong enough reason to take this course. You’ll learn the peculiarities of English intonation, the magically disappearing sounds and commonly mispronounced words. In the long term, it’ll make the process of experiencing British culture all the richer.
Bloggers
Are you looking to reach out to an English-speaking audience and increase your fan base? If you’re an influencer or a vlogger, attracting the attention of a western audience and corporate clients would demand clear communication, soft skills and flair. This course will help you find the right tone and connect with new fans.
Immigrants
Feeling like you’re being judged on your accent? Being a first generation immigrant myself, I know all about it. Hear my story, avoid making the same mistakes and get to working on smoothing your accent and integrating more effortlessly.
Who is it for?
Курс по английскому произношению для предпринимателей.
I REVIEW AND DELIVER PERSONAL FEEDBACK ON YOUR PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT THE COURSE.
20
years in the acting industry and 10 years teaching.
COUNTLESS
EFL clients, 1-on-1 accent softening coaching sessions, work interviews and public appearances.
97%
people in the focus group gave positive feedback on the course.
About me
Skill 1
By following a rigorous routine of exercises, you will develop plasticity and flexibility of your speech organs: tongue, jaw and lips.
Skill 2
Recording and playing back oral exercises will help you develop awareness of the sounds that are “off” and need to be worked on.
Skill 3
Understand the basics of phonectics and get a toolbox that will help you fix sounds on your own!
What Will You Learn
● Access to all the course materials
● Study at your own pace
● Listen to audio files
Basic
Pro
● Personal audio feedback via TG
● End-of-course 30 min live session
● Live support on Telegram
● Access to all the course materials
● End-of-course 30 min live session
● Live support on Telegram
● Access to all the course materials
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● Access to all the course materials
● 15 min live practice after each module
● On-the-spot correction
● Live support on Telegram
● End-of-course 30 min live session
● 15 min live practice after each module
● On-the-spot correction
● Live support on Telegram
● End-of-course 30 min live session
Pick Your Deal
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Premium
£250
£500
£800
Schedule
READY?
Welcome video. Introduction to the course. Articulation Work-out — Get Pumped!
DAY 1
MODULE 1
Pure vowels: articulation, placement and production. Consolidation for beginning and advanced students.
DAY 3
MODULE 2
Diphthongs: production and reception. Drilling. Phonetic transcription practise. Consolidation.
DAY 5
MODULE 3
Consonants — nice and gently.
Extended Consolidation.
Extended Consolidation.
DAY 8
MODULE 4
STEADY…
Stressed Forms vs Unstressed Forms
DAY 10
MODULE 5
Word and sentence stress. Practising weak and contracted forms. Stress-shift in compounds.
DAY 12
MODULE 6
Aspects of connected speech: assimilation, elision, linking and intrusion.
DAY 14
MODULE 7
Discourse and intonation.Tonic syllables and tone units. Analysis and further practise.
DAY 17
MODULE 8
BONUS!
Live 30 min work session on relevant material.
Testimonials
FAQ
From 4 to 6 working weeks depending on PRO and PREMIUM tariffs depending on your availability. I strongly advise to complete it in as little time as possible as immersion effect is more powerful and lasting that way. On BASIC tariff you can take more time, if necessary.
You have 2-3 days to complete and submit homework after it's been assigned. You will receive email alerts with reminders indicating the time you need to submit by.
The videos are 30–40 min long and it takes another 20–25 min to complete and submit homework.
You will still get access to the next module and coursework but won't receive feedback if you file your homework late.
Google Classwork. It's easy-to-use and free on iOS and Android phones. You can view the course materials and submit homework via the app.
The course is a foundation in English phonetics with classic RP being used as a target model. You will most certainly learn how to sound more British and eloquent but the quality of the results depend on the level of commitment you show.
Most of material is recorded in English with the exception of the Welcome video — it's in Russian.
Good question. It really depends on your goal. If you're working on a presentation or a pitch you'll have to deliver orally, I would recommend transcribing at least part of the script you're going to use. This will allow you to thoroughly work through all the tricky vowel sounds, place correct stresses, identify where weak and strong forms are used, etc. This is meticulous work. If you just want to soften your accent, the knowledge you receive during the course should be enough provided you do the consolidation exercises and implement it when conversing with native speakers.
If you right-click on word you want to transcribe, a menu will pop up. At the top, click “Look up” and a new window from the dictionary will open. It will have the definition, transcription, etc. This works on Mac computers, not sure about Microsoft software. Failing that, try using www.thefreedcitionary.com
Yes! Here is a link to the playlist on SoundCloud.
It allows you to study at your own pace, intuitively progressing to the next module when you feel ready. However, with no one to correct you you’ll have to rely on your own judgement when it comes to checking the practical assignments.
You can get 75% back once you've done the first two modules and realised it's not for you. Once you've started the 3rd module, no refunds are available.
We can work 1-on-1 on specific assignments after you complete the Accent Reduction Course. If your your matter is urgent and requires immediate attention in a short time frame, get in touch with me and I'm sure we can come to an arrangement.
Contact Me
be fluent / RP accent / clear pronunciation / authentic intonation / sound British /
clarity of thought / master a skill / fall in love with language / RP accent /
