Description: This article explains what 1 to 1 elocution lessons involve and three main reasons why they are important.
Our accents originate from where we grow up and the exposure to people around us.
Not everyone comes from a background of standard British English speakers and many believe that their accents cannot change as they grow up.
Regardless of these backgrounds, everyone has the ability to improve their accent and pronunciation through 1 to 1 coaching.
What Do Elocution Lessons Involve?
Elocution lessons are for those who want to improve their articulation to sound more “proper”.
Students are taught techniques they can use, such as subtle sound changes, to alter their pronunciation.
1 to 1 coaching helps students speak with finesse, improve their ability to communicate and express themselves.
Greater Opportunities
Certain professions, such as those in media and politics, value a clear British accent to report news or speak publicly.
This is because received pronunciation (RP) is thought to be clear and understood by all.
1 to 1 coaching can train one to speak in an RP accent, opening many doors in your career.
Ability To Express Oneself
Being able to communicate and express yourself to others is crucial for relationship building.
Students learn strategies and techniques for better communication in social interactions which have a positive impact on their social and professional networks.
This can also boost one’s personal confidence overall.
An Important Career Skill
Proper elocution and articulation is a skill that is useful beyond personal interactions. Listeners often make judgments in the first few moments based on one’s accent.
So, it is important when approaching professional situations like job interviews, debates or business negotiations to have the ability to speak in a standard accent. This can make you appear professional and understood by everyone.
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