In this blog post, we will look at 3 key sounds that Arabic speakers of English might consider modifying, if wishing to shift their accent towards RP. If you are an Arabic speaker of English, and you are looking to work on your Modern RP, these are just a few pointers that might be ofContinue reading “From Arabic to RP”
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Prosody: “Teach them well and let them lead the way…”
Paraphrasing from the classic song by Michael Masser and Linda Creed, we can both teach our children and learn from them. The manner in which they receive information can be in large part down to the manner in which the information is delivered by the teacher. With regards to communication, we often cite children’s firstContinue reading “Prosody: “Teach them well and let them lead the way…””
Some Key Sounds in Modern Received Pronunciation (R.P.)
Pertinent sounds will differ from individual to individual, depending on their own native accent. Here are some key sounds for modern R.P., some of which may already be present within your own accent. You will need to pick and choose those that are most relevant to you. Hold your hand out in front of yourContinue reading “Some Key Sounds in Modern Received Pronunciation (R.P.)”
How Long does the Process Take…?
One of the most common questions clients ask at the beginning of the process is how long it takes to modify one’s accent? The simplest answer is: we do not know. Let’s explore this a little further. Each client will have their own level of free time within which they are able to commit toContinue reading “How Long does the Process Take…?”