Pronunciation Coaching
Are you understood 100% of the time?
Also known as elocution or accent reduction, pronunciation coaching can transform the way you speak.
I work with native and non-native English speakers using the articulatory or ‘discovery’ approach, to ensure that they sound the way they want to.
Pronunciation is a physical skill not an intellectual one. It is only through understanding how sounds are created that you transform the way you speak.
SOUNDS
Produce the characteristic sounds of Southern Standard British English (SSBE) or ‘BBC English’
RHYTHM
Create the unique rhythm of the language by knowing when and where to stress or reduce syllables
MELODY
Simple but effective
“Carrie was able to identify all the weak points in my pronunciation, develop a systematic approach to improve them and find simple but effective ways of helping me achieve my goal.”
Alexey Z
, IT Manager
Russian
I am much more confident in my speech
“Carrie helped me understand what I was doing wrong and why. The exercises she gave me have corrected and improved my pronunciation greatly. How have things changed for me since? I am much more confident in my speech.”
Tim B, Account Manager
Romanian
Easy to understand
“Carrie was very committed to improving my pronunciation, explaining everything in terms which were easy to understand, so I could practise on my own. She used practical methods to help me visualise my pronunciation issues and supported me in my attempts to produce ‘new’ sounds. Above all, she helped me realise that I was able to do it.”
Kleanthis K, Quality Engineer
Greek
Extremely pleased with my progress
“I really enjoyed my lessons with Carrie and am extremely pleased with my progress. Carrie identified my specific difficulties and tailored her lessons to my needs. She always prepares for every lesson and plans a range of activities, so her classes are always fun. I would highly recommend her.”
Yuliya G, Construction Engineer
Russian
She’s extremely patient, warm and friendly
“Carrie is very aware of your specific pronunciation problems, understands the reasons behind the difficulties you experience and can recommend the best solutions to help. She’s extremely patient, warm, friendly and one of the best teachers I’ve ever had.”
Ariana M, Accountant
Spanish
Not only my coach, but also a good friend
“I’ve been working with Carrie practising my use of English and pronunciation since 2013. Now, she’s not only my coach, but also a good friend.”
Rafa S, Film industry Special Effects Supervisor
Spanish