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How to Pronounce P, T, and K in a British Accent: A Step-by-Step Guide
Make P, T & K sound crisp in RP—use exact placement, the paper test and quick drills to master voiceless airflow.

How to Pronounce H in a British Accent: Master the Sound Easily
Make /h/ sound natural in RP—use a gentle, breathy exhale, keep the tongue low, and learn the most common silent-H words.

How to Pronounce L in a British Accent: Master Light and Dark L Sounds
Learn light vs dark L in RP: correct tongue placement, when to use each, and quick drills to fix ‘L’→‘w’ mistakes.

How to Pronounce NG in a British Accent: A Complete Guide
Make NG /ŋ/ sound natural in RP—no hard “g” at word ends. Fix -ing endings and nail singer vs finger with quick drills.

How to Pronounce W in a British Accent: A Clear Guide to Mastering RP
Make /w/ sound natural in RP—round lips, keep the tongue low, stay voiced. Fix W→V mix-ups with minimal pairs and quick drills.

How to Pronounce TH in a British Accent: A Clear Guide
Master TH in RP—place the tongue lightly between/behind teeth, control airflow, and fix F/D substitutions with quick practice drills.

Rhotic vs Non-Rhotic Accents: How to Pronounce 'R' in British English
Learn when to pronounce or drop /r/ in RP. Fix strong R habits and train a natural non-rhotic sound with simple practice sentences.

How to Pronounce 'R' in a British Accent: A Voice Coach's Guide
Make a natural British ‘R’: keep it non-rhotic, tongue near the alveolar ridge (no contact), light lip rounding—then lock it in with quick drills.

How to Speak More Clearly: The Complete Guide to Elocution Lessons and Accent Reduction
Confused by elocution vs accent reduction? See goals, true costs, timelines and the fastest way to sound clearer—free resources inside.

Kristin Linklater: Freeing The Natural Voice
Who was Kristin Linklater—and what is Freeing the Natural Voice? Explore the method’s roots, impact and how it transforms the way you speak.

The Dalliance of the Eagles by Walt Whitman: A Voice Coach's Reflection
Level up reading aloud with Whitman’s eagles—breathe with the line, follow imagery (not commas) and unlock richer, more expressive delivery.

How to Be Clear and Concise in Speech: A Practical Guide
Stop rambling. Use a 2-minute drill, smart questions, a calm breath and the Rule of Three to sound clear, concise and confident.

How to Get Rid of a Nasal Voice: A Voice Coach's Guide
Sound nasal? Train your soft palate with quick drills (bank, muh–nuh vs buh–duh) to shift resonance and speak clearly and confidently.

Can You Lose Your Accent? A Voice Coach's Perspective
It aYou don’t lose an accent—you gain choices. Adapt your speech for clarity and context without erasing identity.

Assertiveness Training: A Voice Coach Approach
Stop faking “confident.” Use breath, clear structure and the Rule of Three to speak calmly, hold silence and be heard.

How to Improve Presentation Skills: A Voice Coach Approach
Present with impact—use the Rule of Three, a calm breath reset and simple structures to think clearly and speak with confidence.

How to Sound Confident: The Voice Coach Perspective
Stop faking confident. Align with your values, then use breath, clarity and steady pacing to speak with calm authority.

How to Speak Clearly and Stop Mumbling: A Practical Voice Coach Guide
Stop mumbling. Slow your pace, sharpen consonants, use steady breath and release tension—then practise in real contexts for clear, confident speech.

The One Contact Missing from Your Rolodex: A Voice Coach
The missing contact: a voice coach. Go beyond elocution to build clarity, confidence, breath and presence for real-world speaking.

How to Project Your Voice: A Voice Coach's Guide to Clear, Confident Speaking
Be heard without strain—balance breath, resonance and clear tone, then use two quick drills to project your voice safely and confidently.