How English do you sound?

Accently is an online pronunciation course for Dutch learners of English that teaches you how to sound more British. The course consists of 8 modules, each with a different point of focus, to help you become a more credible and more confident speaker of English.

So, pour yourself a cup of tea, watch the introduction video, and let's get started!

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Training Courses

Modules

Click on the module of your choice to learn more about the topics in question.

Please note: your teacher has informed about you which modules you are supposed to work through.

Doing extra is always allowed.

R-colouring & linking /r/

The English /r/ is very different from the one in Dutch. In fact, it is not even pronounced every time you see.

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The sound /ʌ/

This section will teach you how to have more fun when pronouncing words which have the so-called 'strut' sound in them.

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Vowel length

Vowels are beautiful to listen to, but they should be given the right length. If you make them too short, you will sound too Dutch.

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The sound /ᴂ/

Do you recognise the problem that the words 'bed', 'bet' and 'bad' all sound somewhat alike when you pronounce them? Let's fix that problem.

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Voiceless /th/

'Voiceless' /th/ can be a thing... Find out all about what it takes to pronounce this sound in this section.

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Voiced /th/

'Voiced' /th/ is that sound you make when using those two special muscles in your throat. Learn about it here.

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Aspiration

In English, the sounds /p/, /t/, and /k/ are given a slight special treatment, which is important if you aspire a more native-like pronunciation.

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Intonation

This section will teach you how to put more emotion into your pronunciation, so that you will be able to communicate more subtle meanings.

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