Elocution Lessons
Elocution lessons means speaking as your best self - you, but just clearer, more confident and more effective in communication for work, public speaking, or social situations.
Transform the way you speak with renowned voice and elocution coach Ashley Howard.
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Meet Ashley
Leading elocution coach Ashley Howard combines rigorous technical understand from his MA in Voice Studies and 18 years of coaching experience working with people from around the world of all ages and backgrounds, to enable you to speak up at work and socially with clarity, confident delivery, and concise expression.
ELOCUTION CLASSES
Get Assessed
Start with an in-depth speech and communication assessment to determine precisely what to focus on, how many sessions you’ll need, and the time and practice required to speak with eloquence and clarity that engages and persuades your listeners.
ELOCUTION TRAINING
Structured Classes
Step-by-step lessons, online or in person, tailored to your specific challenges, using a proven, jargon-free approach that helps you make instant, noticeable improvements to the way you speak including pronunciation, diction, and vocal tone.
Game Changing Results
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![Allison O’Gorman client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
An expert in his field! Excellent practical exercises and insights. Highly recommended to anyone looking to improve their communication and presentation skills in any way.
Allison O’Gorman | Lawyer at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
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![Lawson Steele client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Superbly insightful, very calm and understated. A real pleasure to work with.
Lawson Steele | Carbon Strategist
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![Asha Kishore client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Fantastic teacher! Skilled, knowledgeable, patient, flexible and understanding. He instills confidence and optimism. An enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable journey!
Dr Asha Kishore | Head of Clinical Excellence Aster Medcity
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![Paul Craddock client of Ashley Howard]()
I came to Ashley to help with speech, media and communication skills in advance of my book release. He was incredible and I recommend him to everyone.
Dr Paul Craddock | Cultural Historian and Author of Spare Parts
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![Dr Carolina Ramirez-Figueroa client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Ashley has been a fantastic coach, he has been helping me to improve my communication skills. He is highly professional and I couldn't recommend him more.
Dr Carolina Ramirez-Figueroa | Senior Research Tutor Royal College of Art
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![Mahmoud Alesheikh client of Ashley Howard]()
I am very lucky and privileged to be trained by Ashley. The training helped me to feel so much more competent and confident as a news anchor. Thanks!
Mahmoud Alesheikh | TV and Radio Senior Presenter BBC
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![Pilar Sanchez Roa client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
“Highly recommend! I’m much more effective and confident in my communication skills during business reviews, meetings and presentations.”
Pilar Sanchez Roa | Commercial Manager at QinetiQ
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![Roman Stahlman client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
I worked with six coaches before and Ashley is by far the most experienced and professional coach I've ever worked with. His knowledge and techniques are outstanding.
Roman Stahlman | Actor
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![George Dikaios client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Ashley is excellent! Professional, deeply knowledgable, always supportive and creative. I saw immediate improvement in the way I spoke and my confidence. Highly recommended.
George Dikaios | Resilience & Business Support Officer House Of Commons
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![Antoaneta Pop client of Ashley Howard]()
Great coach. Easy to work with! Quickly understands what you really need and helps you to accomplish it! Very knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend him!
Antoaneta Pop | CEO R.E.P.R.E.S.E.N.T
SPEECH AND PRONUNCIATION COACHING
Homework
A personalised, easy-to-follow practice plan that fits into your daily life, helping you build lasting habits so you can speak naturally and confidently without overthinking it or slipping into unclear habits.
ONLINE ELOCUTION LESSONS
Feedback On Progress
Get precise, practical feedback in every session, so you always know exactly where you're improving and what to work on in order to see real, noticeable changes in how you communicate and connect with your audience.
Businesses
And Teams
Invest in colleagues who are great at their jobs but struggle to communicate effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are elocution lessons?
A good definition of elocution is help with speaking clearly and confidently. Professional elocution training is not about changing your accent but ensuring that when you speak you are heard and understood first time and that what you say makes an impact.
Who are elocution lessons for?
Elocution training is for anyone who feels that something about the way they speak - clarity, pace, expressivity, confidence - holds them back in either their personal or professional life from effective communication such as presentations, interviews, or important conversations.
What do you do in an elocution lesson?
Based on an assessment, in each session Ashley focuses on three or four aspects of articulation, tone of voice, pace of speech, ums and ahs, emphasis and intonation, pausing, breathing, expressivity and delivery, helping you hear, feel and understand what you currently do, how to change and then how to practice and integrate your new skills into real speech.
Are elocution lessons suitable for children?
Elocution training is suitable for any age, as long as the individual has personally chosen to improve their speech.
Are elocution classes worth it?
What would it mean to you to feel confident when you speak, able to communicate clearly and have strong connection with the people who count?
Transformative Results
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![Lawson Steele client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Superbly insightful, very calm and understated. A real pleasure to work with.
Lawson Steele | Carbon Strategist
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![Allison O’Gorman client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
An expert in his field! Excellent practical exercises and insights. Highly recommended to anyone looking to improve their communication and presentation skills in any way.
Allison O’Gorman | Lawyer at Mason Hayes & Curran LLP
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![Asha Kishore client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Fantastic teacher! Skilled, knowledgeable, patient, flexible and understanding. He instills confidence and optimism. An enlightening and thoroughly enjoyable journey!
Dr Asha Kishore | Head of Clinical Excellence Aster Medcity
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![Paul Craddock client of Ashley Howard]()
I came to Ashley to help with speech, media and communication skills in advance of my book release. He was incredible and I recommend him to everyone.
Dr Paul Craddock | Cultural Historian and Author of Spare Parts
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![Dr Carolina Ramirez-Figueroa client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Ashley has been a fantastic coach, he has been helping me to improve my communication skills. He is highly professional and I couldn't recommend him more.
Dr Carolina Ramirez-Figueroa | Senior Research Tutor Royal College of Art
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![Mahmoud Alesheikh client of Ashley Howard]()
I am very lucky and privileged to be trained by Ashley. The training helped me to feel so much more competent and confident as a news anchor. Thanks!
Mahmoud Alesheikh | TV and Radio Senior Presenter BBC
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![Pilar Sanchez Roa client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
“Highly recommend! I’m much more effective and confident in my communication skills during business reviews, meetings and presentations.”
Pilar Sanchez Roa | Commercial Manager at QinetiQ
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![Roman Stahlman client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
I worked with six coaches before and Ashley is by far the most experienced and professional coach I've ever worked with. His knowledge and techniques are outstanding.
Roman Stahlman | Actor
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![George Dikaios client of Ashley Howard voice coach]()
Ashley is excellent! Professional, deeply knowledgable, always supportive and creative. I saw immediate improvement in the way I spoke and my confidence. Highly recommended.
George Dikaios | Resilience & Business Support Officer House Of Commons
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![Antoaneta Pop client of Ashley Howard]()
Great coach. Easy to work with! Quickly understands what you really need and helps you to accomplish it! Very knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend him!
Antoaneta Pop | CEO R.E.P.R.E.S.E.N.T
More Frequently Asked Questions
Is your elocution training online?
Ashley has been delivering elocution courses worldwide online since 2010 through Zoom and other platforms, which makes it convenient, accessible and just as effective as in-person classes.
Do you offer elocution classes near me?
Ashley offers elocution lessons online worldwide as well as in-person lessons near Stroud in Gloucestershire UK.
How long are elocution lessons?
Each coaching session is 50 minutes.
How many sessions will I need?
After the assessment in the first session Ashley will tell you exactly how many session you’ll need to achieve your objectives. Typically, clients have between 5 and 15 coaching sessions.
How often should I book coaching sessions?
Most clients see Ashley once every 2 weeks, so that they have time to absorb the learning and practice but not so much time that they lose motivation. However, you can book in as frequently as you want based on your schedule and budget.
Do you offer coaching on evenings and weekends?
Ashley offers online coaching:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 7.45am to 9.30pm UK time
Saturdays 8am to 1pm UK time
Ashley offers in-person coaching near Stroud:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 8.45am to 3.30pm UK time
Saturdays 11am to 1pm UK time
How much do elocution classes cost?
You can find all the details of Ashley’s fees and how to book a session on his prices page.
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