Introduction Module : Getting Started
From making the most of the course to choosing which regional accent you should learn, this module covers everything you need to set yourself up for success as you move through the rest of the course.

We’ll cover:
✔ How to get the most from the course
✔ The 30+ different British accents
✔ Choosing which accent is best for you

Module 1: Mastering the Sounds of British English
We’ll kick things off by learning ALL the sounds required to speak British English. You’ll learn to accurately pronounce any word using the phonetic alphabet and how to position your lips, teeth, and tongue so your English is clearer and easier to understand.

You’ll learn:
✔ How to recognise and pronounce the sounds of British English
✔ How to read the IPA chart and use it to pronounce words correctly
✔ How to position your lips, teeth, and tongue to speak clearly

Module 2: Exploring Received Pronunciation

RP is known as the standard British accent – the one famous Brits like Emma Watson, Keira Knightley and Daniel Radcliffe have. This module is where you’ll learn to recognise and use its key sounds to express yourself clearly.

But we’ll also cover the differences between RP and other accents, so you can understand different people and adopt the pronunciation style you prefer.

You’ll learn:
✔ The 11 key sounds of Modern RP
✔ How to use and identify common sounds
✔ How RP sounds differ from other British accents

Module 3: Unlocking the Secrets of Fluency

Ever wondered why Brits are so hard to understand? Or how to speak more fluently? This module has the answers! We’ll dive into the features of connected speech, revealing the secret tricks and techniques YOU can use to sound more fluent.

You’ll learn:
✔ How to use simple techniques to speak more fluently
✔ How to understand Brits when they speak fast
✔ How to communicate in a variety of real-life situations

Module 4: Speaking Like You Live here

Next, we shine a light on how you can use stress and intonation to make your English sound more natural and fluent. It’s where we breathe life into your words and avoid that robotic ‘classroom’ English sound you’ve probably grown accustomed to.

By the time you complete this module, you’ll finally be able to decode what your British colleagues and mates are saying and you might even sound like one too!

You’ll learn:
✔ How to decode meaning from the way words are said
✔ How to say more with fewer words
✔ How to bring personality and life to your spoken English

Module 5: Untangling British Accents

Whether or not you want to use Received Pronunciation, it’s important to learn how other accents sound. So, in the final module, we’ll explore this crazy island nation through its diverse regional accents. By the end, you’ll feel more comfortable chatting to anyone, anywhere!

You’ll learn:
✔ Pronunciation features of the most common British accents
✔ How to understand people from different regions
✔ How to identify accents — or adopt one for yourself

Module 1: Really British Life & Culture
Module 1 is where we dive into the culture of the UK. From the history of the British flag to the best of British food, this module introduces you to all the things that are truly British. Other themes include historical British events, English football culture, the unwritten rules of British pubs, British stereotypes and so much more. It’s designed to help you integrate and understand the world around you and ultimately experience life like a local.

Module 2: Really British Words
Module 2 is where we look at the wonderful world of British English vocabulary. From Cockney rhyming slang to British idioms, this module will get you speaking like a local. You’ll learn all the words and phrases Brits love using, so you can connect with local people, express yourself more clearly and show your personality in English. There’s even a video all about Brits and sex (x-rated)!

Module 3: Really British Accents
Module 3 is where we study 6 of the most well-known British English accents. We look at the main pronunciation features of Modern Received Pronunciation, Cockney, Multicultural London English, Scouse, Mancunian and Geordie. The aim is to help you understand a wide variety of English accents, and with each video, there are practice exercises, so you can have some fun trying to sound like a local.

Module 4: Really British Conversations
In Module 4, we join Teacher Tom as he chats to a variety of people about all things Britain. From moving to the UK to popular English seaside towns, these light-hearted mini-conversations will bring you closer to what life is really like in the UK.

Language Section

✔ A one hundred and forty page A-Z dictionary of British English words and phrases. It includes regional variations and slang terms.
✔ Sections on Cockney rhyming slang and modern London slang.
✔ A guide to British accents with a deep dive into six of the most predominant.
✔ A section on British vs World Englishes with a focus on USA and Australian vocabulary differences.
✔ The best British TV shows to learn English
✔ Loads of practice exercises and a quiz

Culture Section
✔ A guide to British food and drink.
✔ The must-know public figures in the UK.
✔ 8 events that have shaped modern Britain.
✔ Great British TV catchphrases.
✔ A guide to all the big sporting and cultural events that take place in the UK.
✔ Teacher Tom’s favourite TV shows to learn British English

and so much more !

Language Section

✔ A collection of 555 essential business English words and phrases you need to thrive at work.
✔ A guide to the cultural do’s and don’ts of working life in the UK.
✔ A list of all the most commonly used business acronyms and initialisms.
✔ 17 mini-lessons teaching practical phrases for real-world business contexts.
✔ A guide to professional email writing 
✔ Loads of practice exercises and a quiz

and so much more !