Get the free accents guide: ⁠https://www.britspeak.co/navigating-british-accents⁠

Loads of learners believe they need to change their accent to be understood in English, but that’s not true. Your accent is part of your identity. Instead of trying to sound like a native speaker, focus on clear pronunciation, stress, and rhythm... the real keys to effective communication.

In this episode, we’ll explore:
✔️ Why changing your accent isn’t necessary and what to focus on instead.
✔️ How English rhythm and stress affect your speech.
✔️ The five hardest-to-understand UK accents and how to navigate them.

Want more episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠

Who am I?

My name is Dan and I am a CELTA qualified ESL teacher with over 10 years experience. I’m originally from Sheffield, UK, but I moved to Japan in 2016. I help people learn British English so they can build better connections and do more cool stuff in their lives, such as:

⏵ Live and work in the UK

⏵ Advance their careers

⏵ Feel more confident in everyday conversations

Learn from me for free:

YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@brit-speak⁠⁠

Articles - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/blog⁠⁠

Podcast - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeakpod⁠

Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/britspeak⁠⁠

Work with me:

Private lessons - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-success⁠⁠

Hub community - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/britspeak-hub⁠⁠

Courses - ⁠⁠https://www.britspeak.co/courses⁠