Do you feel like your accent is holding you back?
This week, I have had two enquiries from expats working in the UK who want to learn to speak with a British accent.
They both told me that people don’t understand them because of their accent.
They also thought they would get more opportunities if they had a British accent.
But I disagree – I don’t think it’s someone’s accent that is holding them back.
It may be:
- Unclear pronunciation of some aspects of English.
- A lack of confidence because they worry about their accent.
Therefore, when people ask me to help them speak with a British accent, I politely decline.
Why don’t I train people to speak with a British accent?
Because to perfect a British accent that makes you sound like you were born in the UK would take a VERY long time.
Hours and hours which could be spent on MUCH more important things.
You see, you could speak with a British accent, but this doesn’t mean that you will:
- be listened to
- be taken seriously
- communicate with confidence
I WILL help you to communicate CLEARLY so people understand you without completely eliminating your accent. In most cases, my clients just need to work on a few areas that lead to misunderstandings.
I WILL help you to speak in a way that engages people, gives you authority, and makes you sound confident. These are all important if you want to gain more opportunities in the UK.
So it’s NOT your accent holding you back!
You may miss opportunities because:
- Your pronunciation is unclear, so people misunderstand you.
- You don’t express yourself confidently because you are worried that people are judging you.
However, these can both be overcome easily with some guidance and practice.
You DON’T have to spend hours perfecting a British accent.
Please love your accent – it is part of who you are. In fact, when you speak authentically and ‘feel like yourself’ when you speak, it’s easier to connect and build relationships with the people in your life, which is the key to success and more opportunities in the UK.
Do you want help developing clear pronunciation and the English skills you need to thrive at work in the UK?
Find out more about my one-to-one Neurolanguage coaching programmes here:
https://theenglishcoach.biz/1-2-1-business-english-coaching/