American Accent
Course
Master the Standard American Accent with Sarah Valentine, The Actors Accent Coach. Two ways to learn — choose what works for you.
What You'll Master
Both the DIY and 1:1 courses follow the same proven curriculum designed by Sarah Valentine to take you from the fundamentals to authentic American accent mastery.
The Valentine Method
Learn Sarah's unique approach to accent acquisition, built on phonetics and muscle memory.
Create Your Spark
Discover the trigger that kicks you into the accent every time — a technique actors love.
Distinct Sounds & Words
Listen-and-repeat exercises for the specific sounds, words, and phrases of the American accent.
Full Sentences
Build from short phrases to longer sentences, putting all the distinct sounds together naturally.
10-Day Programme
Easy-to-follow video lessons with rest days built in so you can practice without overwhelm.
Getting Familiar
Get comfortable with the course platform (Ruzuku) and how to use it for maximum benefit.
The Valentine Method
Learn about the importance of phonetics and Sarah's special technique for accent acquisition.
Create Your Spark
Discover what triggers you into your accent — a powerful technique that kicks off your accent every time.
Sounds to Practice
Learn the specific sounds that make the American accent distinct. Listen-and-repeat with homework for each section.
Catch-Up Day
Take a break and practice. There's no point rushing through without really perfecting your technique.
Words to Practice
Ground the sounds you've just learned by practising different words.
Short Sentences
Move from individual sounds to short sentences, phrases, and words particular to the accent.
Catch-Up Day
Another rest day to consolidate your learning and catch up on homework.
Longer Sentences
Put your accent to the test with longer sentences that call on all the distinct sounds.
Bonus Lesson
An extra lesson to round out your skills and give you even more confidence in the accent.
DIY vs 1:1 Coaching
Both courses teach the same curriculum. The difference is in the support you receive.
What you get
£40
$79
"There's nothing like a last minute job offer that includes an accent… when you're not prolific with accents. Luckily I found Sarah on IG, drawn in by her enthusiasm and rapid fire accents. She did not disappoint. Not only does she have a great technique for getting you into an accent quickly, you can tell she is invested in you doing a good job."
Tricia Helfer
Actress
"Thank you ever so much for this course! I found the phonetic writing at first difficult to do but it was very helpful in remembering how to pronounce the words and phrases. Thanks again for the course!"
Tiina
Verified Owner — September 2024
"Love it! Fun and practical!"
Charles Vivier
Verified Owner — September 2023
What You'll Achieve
Accent Mastery
Learn to speak with a clear, authentic American accent.
Increased Confidence
Walk into auditions or on set knowing your accent is polished and precise.
Personalised Support
With the 1:1 course, get expert feedback tailored to your unique progress.
Sarah Valentine
The Actors Accent Coach
Meet Your Instructor
Sarah Valentine is a professional dialect coach specializing in helping actors master authentic accents from around the world. With years of experience in film, television, and theatre, she brings practical, performance-ready techniques to every lesson.
Her approach combines linguistic expertise with an actor's perspective, ensuring you not only learn the technical aspects of an accent but can apply it authentically in performance. With the 1:1 course, Sarah personally reviews your self-tapes and gives you audio feedback to make sure you're nailing every sound.
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