”Get Rid of Your Accent UK1“ is the trusted tool for anyone who wants to speak clear, confident English. Originally launched in 2006 as the UK’s best-selling pronunciation book, it quickly became a phenomenon. In 2009, we transformed it into this powerful app so you can carry expert elocution lessons with you anywhere.
Renowned speech coach Joe Windley, Head of Speech at the Central School of Speech and Drama, London, praised it as: “A practical and effective tool for speech study, clearly built on years of expertise.”
What You Will Learn:
• The app covers all English sounds to help you master Received Pronunciation (RP), the neutral British English accent widely used in education, business, and public life.
Content:
• Start with clear diagrams and explanations of how each sound is formed.
• Practise with words, sentences, verses, and articulation drills.
Functionality:
• Listen & Repeat – Hear model pronunciation for every sound.
• Record & Compare – Match your voice against native RP speakers.
• CD Function
This App Will Help You:
• Neutralise your accent within 1–3 months
• Speak English that is clear and easy to understand
• Improve communication and public speaking skills
• Boost confidence and professional image
• Enhance career opportunities worldwide
Meet the Authors:
• Linda James (RAM, Dip. Ed., IPD, LRAM), Speech and Drama coach, trained at the Royal Academy of Music, with 20+ years of experience teaching RP and accent reduction in London drama schools, films, and TV.
• Olga Smith (BA Linguistics, MBA), Linguist, public speaker, and co-author of the best-selling ”Get Rid of Your Accent” book series. Having overcome her own strong Russian accent, Olga brings practical expertise to learners worldwide.
