Voice and accent training

 Course Outline-

• Introduction to Voice and Accent:
  • Definition of voice and accent. 
  • Importance of clear communication. 
  • Overview of regional and global accents. 
  • Assessment of the current accent and voice through self-assessment and recording. 
  • Setting personal goals for improvement. 
• Phonetics & Pronunciation:
  • Basics of phonetics and phonology. 
  • Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
  • Detailed study of vowel and consonant sounds.
  • Understanding articulation, place, and manner of articulation. 
  • Identifying common pronunciation errors and strategies to fix them.
• Stress, Rhythm, & Intonation:
  • Syllable structure and stress (word stress).
  • Sentence stress and its impact on rhythm. 
  • Intonation patterns (rising and falling). 
  • Practicing speech rhythm and timing.
• Connected Speech:
  • Linking sounds (consonant-vowel, vowel-vowel). 
  • Elision (omission of sounds) and assimilation (sounds changing) in natural speech. 
  • Reduction of function words to improve fluency. 
• Vocal Quality & Control:
  • Breathing exercises for better voice control.
  • Voice modulation and tonal adjustments.
  • Exercises to improve articulation, jaw, and tongue flexibility.
• Practical Application:
  • Active listening techniques. 
  • Listening and imitation exercises to familiarize with target accents.
  • Role-playing and simulations for real-world scenarios. 
  • Reducing filler words (e.g.,"um," "uh"). 
• Assessment & Feedback:
  • Methods for assessing progress in accent and voice. 
  • Providing constructive feedback to learners. 
  • Final review and planning for future development.