Step 1 - FREE TRIAL
Voice Placement: Put on headphones & speak simultaneously with this short clip of a native speaker. Note the jaw aperture, the relative tension in the tongue & lips.
"Oh there you are. I was starting to wonder what had happened to you. Luckily I had a book on me to pass the time. Anyway, even if we do get there a bit late, no one’s going to mind much, are they?"
Step 2 - (FULL MEMBERS' area) Ear train with the phonetic sounds of the Manchester / Mancunian accent. Test and record yourself
Step 3 - Word linking is essential, as it facilitates a smoother speech flow.
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Step 4 - Practise with monologues for sound, rhythm and tone.
Step 5 - Vowels & Diphthongs - detailed study
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Step 6 - Consonants - detailed study (FULL MEMBERS area)
Step 7 - Test again with monologues, and if not satisfied, repeat above steps.
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