Accent Clarity for Actors Course

About this course

The course examines the features of New Standard English, including sound placement, rhythm, facial movement, tongue position, mouth shape and vowel length. Participants use targeted articulation exercises to work on speech clarity, vowel and consonant precision, and intonation patterns. Teaching takes place in a group setting and applies accent techniques to scripts, monologues and other performance texts. Learners also identify personal speech habits and receive personalised feedback while practising ways to continue their accent training independently.

What you'll learn

• Perform targeted articulation exercises for clearer, more controlled speech
• Analyse the placement, rhythm and physical characteristics of New Standard English
• Distinguish and practise vowel length, mouth shape and tongue position
• Refine vowel clarity, consonant precision and intonation
• Apply accent techniques to scripts, monologues and other performance texts
• Identify personal speech habits and select exercises for continued accent training

Is this course right for you?

Designed for actors and performers working in a group and applying accent techniques to their own text. The course is catalogued at Intermediate+, while the source states that no previous accent training is needed. It is intended for both native and non-native English speakers.

• No previous accent training is stated as necessary
• Suitable for native and non-native English speakers
• Participants bring their own short text for practice
• Personalised feedback is provided during the course

Before you go

• Bring a short piece of text, such as a poem, novel extract or monologue, for accent practice.