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The Voice Cafe offers one-to-one online training via Skype as well as an Audio Study Zone, an access based audio learning resource and can be used either on its own, or as a supplement to online one-to-one lessons.

What is Elocution? Under the Big Umbrella.

Monday, November 03, 2025 - 14:14

by voicepanel

Elocution simply means ‘to be eloquent’ and to be able to express oneself clearly and expressively with optimum communication for your situation. Many people have a very traditional perception of the term ‘elocution’

English Intonation – It’s not what you say, it’s the way that you say it.

Wednesday, July 02, 2025 - 15:50

by voicepanel

Intonation is the music of the voice. It tells us much more about the feelings and intentions of the speaker than the words they choose. Intonation can make a boring story sound interesting and an interesting story sound boring.

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I took the American General accent training course with the all-fabulous Lindsey and I couldn't of been happier!! Her knowledge and expertise is unreal - she knows exactly how to guide you and she helps you improve at all and any stage you're at! Every lesson felt comfortable, fun and full of progress. My "American" accent initially sounded like a British/Australian/goodness unknown??? mash‑up, and she helped me reshape it completely. We even did extra sessions focused on self‑tape sides, which was a lifesaver. So also specifically CALLING ALL ACTORS, this is perfect!!! And the access to The Voice Cafe’s amazing online resources is just the cherry on top. Thank you Lindsey and The Voice Cafe!

Millie Dobson

I feel very lucky to have found Lindsey when I needed to turn around a new accent quickly. She is incredibly kind and patient, and has a gift for breaking things down to the marrow, with a clear and practical path to get you exactly where you need to go. I’m so looking forward to the next accent we tackle together!

Monica Mist

Lindsey taught me British Received Pronunciation, and she is quite genuinely one of the best teachers I’ve had -- in any discipline. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She combines deep technical knowledge of phonetics with a remarkable ability to explain why sounds work as they do. Rather than memorising isolated sounds, you come to understand the system, which makes improvement both rapid and durable. What particularly stands out is her attentiveness: she hears details in speech most people would miss entirely, and corrects them with precision and encouragement. The lessons are structured, purposeful, and consistently enjoyable. She also has an impressive range: not only different British accents, but American and Australian varieties, and even historical pronunciation. If you’re looking for clear, authentic pronunciation rather than superficial accent imitation, Lindsey is exceptional.

Mattias Söderhielm

I recently used The Voice Cafe to help improve my accent for a speech that I must give during an upcoming trip, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Lindsey's detailed lessons were extremely helpful and her ability to adjust my accent as I needed was impressive. I would definitely give this service a 5 out of 5 rating. My overall experience with The Voice Cafe was excellent, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their accent or voice skills.

John Wright

If you want to improve how you sound in English, it would be hard to find a better coach than Lindsey. I’ve tried several coaches before finding Lindsey. She can give you precise, detailed assessments and prescribe targeted practices for adjustments, which really work. Unless you know what it is you are doing or not doing, it’s hard to change anything, it goes without saying. Other coaches i’ve experienced tend to throw general practices. Plus, she really loves what she does, which manifests as a real added benefit for the students. Highly recommend!

A. Lim

Lindsey is an amazing accent coach. I completed a few week accent course with her, and I continue to work with her regularly whenever I need to prepare a script with a certain accent in mind. I was provided with lots of material and tools, so I can practice on my own. The lessons are affordable and Lindsey is doing her best to accommodate to her students schedule. I can recommend the voice cafe to actors and people who want to work on their accents, pronunciation and projection!

Natalia Voight

I contacted Lindsey in June 2021 as I wanted to soften my accent, and I have to say, it was one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. Lindsey is an exceptional educator and elocution coach. Prior to working with Lindsey, I had some lessons with other tutors, but they left me rather confused and with little practical result. During our first lesson, Lindsey gave me a very valuable advise on the target accent, set a clear goal and a path to achieve it. It worked perfectly for me, because each lesson was tailored to my specific needs and environment. Lindsey’s knowledge of other languages and accents is amazing, she was always able to explain clearly the phonetic differences between RP, target accent and my native language, and that was a game changer for me. She is also an extremely patient and encouraging teacher – goodness knows, it took me a while to get some things right, I had 20 years of “bad habits” to change! I would highly recommend Lindsey’s tuition and/or The Voice Café’s website to those who wants to improve their accent and deepen their understanding of language/phonetics.

Svetlana Tchaikovskaya

Lindsey Lawson is an exceptional elocution coach who has had a profound impact on my English accent and public speaking abilities over the past year. Her expertise and dedication have enabled me to make significant progress in honing my communication skills. Lindsey's tailored approach, combined with her keen attention to detail, ensures that each session is focused on addressing my specific needs. Her insightful feedback and practical exercises have been instrumental in boosting my confidence and refining my communication style. Working with Lindsey has been an absolute pleasure, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking to take their elocution and public speaking to the next level!

Tom Williams Photography

Lindsey has been a God-sent! Her lessons are tailor-made, clear and very well-structures. She's also incredibly available and answers one's questions within 24 hours with great patience and efficiency. The result is guaranteed if one does Linsdey's exercises regularly. Personally I practise 30 to 40 minutes 5 times a week. Before starting to work with her, something would always give me away as a non-native speaker of English. Now, whenever I engage in a conversation with a native speaker of British, American or Australian English, they usually ask me what part of Britain I'm from as my accent is quite neutral. One of Linsdey's assets is that she teaches on video calls, which allows one to work with her in the comfort of their own home and thus having access to their own equipment with is really valuable. After teaching me to speak in a mordern RP accent, Lindsey is now teaching me upper-class RP, which is invaluable as my children (3 and 7 years old) now have a natural conservative RP accent. A million thanks dear Lindsey!!!

rayangreene

I have been working with Lindsey for the past five years, and I can say with confidence that she has been a pivotal force in my acting journey. She fosters a nurturing environment, providing personalized guidance that goes beyond the sessions. The website is an amazing tool for any actor who needs a quick overview and/or in depth analysis of an accent they're not familiar with and on top of that the in-lesson guidance is tailored specifically to you and your individual needs, achieving goals efficiently. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any actor seeking to enhance their craft and broaden their range. Thank you, dear coach, for this transformative experience—I am eager to continue our incredible journey together.

Victor Koundourakis

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What is Elocution? Under the Big Umbrella.

English Intonation – It’s not what you say, it’s the way that you say it.

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