Coaching.
Coaching packages are designed to get you the results you are after as quickly as possible. Be that a promotion, reading your vows beautifully at your wedding or feeling confident leading meetings at work. No matter your goals, if your feel your accent is negatively impacting your life, our courses can give you the confidence you need to take you to the next level.
What you will learn.
Sounds
There are many different sounds in English that you may not be aware of. Did you know that there three different pronunciations for ‘th’, four for ‘oo’ and 10 possibilities for combinations with the letter ‘O’? In your course, you will learn to think in sounds rather than spellings, making everything much clearer for you and ultimately for your listener.
Stress
Stress is one of the most important parts of pronunciation. If you pronounce a word with the sounds slightly wrong, you will probably still be understood. But if you put the stress in the wrong place, it could become completely incomprehensible. You will learn how to stress words and sentences so you are understood the first time.
Connected Speech
Everything in English should flow together smoothly, like one long word. You will be taught over 20 tricks to make sentences roll off your tongue more easily. For example, you will learn why ‘a nice coffee’ and ‘an iced coffee’ sound almost exactly the same! And why ‘London Bridge’ is actually pronounced ‘Londom Bridge’!
Intonation
You may have noticed that British people often say one thing, but mean something completely different. Intonation is why ‘no’ can mean ‘yes’ and ‘interesting’ can mean ‘That’s the most boring thing I’ve ever heard!’. Intonation communicates how you feel, makes you a more compelling speaker and is a key tool in the ‘polite’, indirect way in which British people communicate.
You will learn all 44 sounds, how to use stress in words and sentences, 23 connected speech rules and an understanding of intonation. You will have gained clarity and control over what you need to practise and how you can make improvements.
British Culture and Intercultural Communications
Many areas of pronunciation cross over into the area of culture. Comparing communication styles in different languages and cultures in order to gain a deeper understanding of why people speak and behave the way they do is key to maximising the effectiveness of your communication. We will discuss how pronunciation relates to British humour, how intonation is used in British English to communicate indirectly and about conversational norms in small talk, such as when we discuss the weather!
Individual
Individual classes are focussed on you, your goals and your specific difficulties. They allow us to target the areas that need improving most first. You will move from awareness to implementation, so that your new learning is transformed into real results.
Group
Group classes cover the four modules of the Complete English Accent course and are a great way to master the foundations of speaking clearly and confidently. Learning with others is not only fun, but allows you to develop your understanding of what is right much more quickly!
Bespoke Coaching
A coaching package that is focussed on a specific goal. This could be an interview for a new job or promotion or an important presentation, or it could be with a focus on intercultural business communications.
Is this coaching right for me?
These coaching packages are for non-native professionals working in English. Many of my clients work in London in finance, as lawyers and architects, designers and academics. Usually they speak excellent English already, but feel that their pronunciation is holding them back. Often this is because they are experiencing difficult communications, are lacking confidence when speaking or they identify their speaking skills as the cause of failing to progress towards career goals. This often happens when looking towards taking on a client-facing role or getting a promotion.
This coaching is for you if you:
Are an Upper Intermediate to Advanced speaker of English
Feel self-conscious, embarrassed or ashamed when you speak
Feel that your pronunciation is stopping you from progressing in your career or life
Are motivated to put in the practice required to make improvements
Willing to invest the time and money needed to make real change in your speech
This coaching is not for you if…
It is true that this course is not for everyone.
This coaching is for Upper Intermediate to Advanced non-native speakers of English. If you are unsure about your level, email me via info@liscarter.co.uk to set up a Skype chat so we can figure out the best path for you.
You have practised your mistakes literally millions of times, so there is no quick fix for changing your accent. My approach aims to maximise efficiency in your improvements, but you must be willing to commit to regular practice over a period of time. I guarantee that after your course, you will have learnt about key areas that are causing you the most difficulty, you will understand the difference between what you are doing and what a native does and you will have learnt the techniques you need to make the changes. You will make noticeable improvements while you are focussing on your corrections, but you will need to continue practising for several months to make sure that your changes become permanent.
So if you are ready to speak with more clarity, confidence and credibility, and you are ready to commit to the work to get you there, this is the coaching for you.
Packages
Individual
from £299
Individual classes are focussed on you, your goals and your specific difficulties. They allow us to target the areas that need improving most first. You will move from awareness to implementation, so that your new learning is transformed into real results.
The package includes:
● A tailor-made course focussing on your goals and specific issues.
● 5, 10 or 20 hours of individual class time.
● Video practice to support your learning between sessions.
● Word lists for the most common 1000 words for each sound to make sure you are correcting the words you actually use as quickly as possible.
All classes are currently online.
Group
£199/module
Group classes cover the four modules of the Complete English Accent course and are a great way to master the foundations of speaking clearly and confidently.
● Each module focusses on learning the key aspects of English pronunciation.
● Each module includes 8 hours of class time - 2-hour weekly classes for 4 consecutive weeks.
● The Complete English Accent course book with videos to support your learning between classes.
● Word lists for the most common 1000 words for each sound to make sure you are correcting the words you actually use as quickly as possible.
All courses are currently online.
Bespoke Coaching
From £349
A coaching package targeting a specific goal. This could be working towards a specific goal such as an interview or presentation, or it could be with a focus on intercultural business communications.
● 5 or 10 hours personalised coaching.
● Creation of course package tailored around your specific goals.
● Bespoke video and audio recordings created to support your practice between classes.
● Interview / Presentation / Intercultural Communications / Business Communications.
If you are a business interested in tailored In-House Training, please email info@liscarter.co.uk for a consultation.
Online Courses
Coming soon
COMING SOON!!!
Our range of self-study courses is coming soon!
● Self-study courses so you can develop your communication skills at your own pace.
● Learn about British Culture, Intercultural Communications and Impact and Influence.