Standard British & RP

British Accent
Course

Master Standard British, British RP and regional British accents with Sarah Valentine, The Actors Accent Coach. Self-paced from £40, or one-to-one from £79.

Trusted by actors in film, TV and theatre
Self-Paced

DIY Course

£40

approx. $51 USD

One-time payment, lifetime access

  • Video lessons
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Lifetime access
  • Downloadable worksheets
  • Bonus lesson included
FEEDBACK INCLUDED
Personalised

1:1 Coaching

£79

approx. $100 USD

10-day programme with feedback

  • Same video lessons
  • Audio feedback from Sarah on your self-tapes
  • Free 10-min Zoom call on completion
  • Monologue to learn
  • Take up to 12 months to finish
Choose Your Accent

Which British Accent Do You Need?

Start with Standard British or RP for most UK roles, then add a regional accent when the script calls for one. Every DIY course is £40.

Modern British

Standard British

The contemporary Estuary-influenced British English most UK casting directors expect — London-area speech that sounds modern, not old-fashioned. The right foundation before adding regional colour.

Received Pronunciation

British RP

Received Pronunciation — the classic, prestige "BBC English" sound of period drama, posh characters and officialdom. Clear, clipped and immediately recognisable on screen.

East London

Cockney

East London — dropped H, glottal stops and the classic rhyming slang backdrop.

Merseyside

Liverpool (Scouse)

Merseyside — rising intonation, fricative K and its own rhythm.

South West

West Country

The South West — rhotic R, warm vowels and that famously rural lilt.

Scotland

Scottish

Glasgow and Edinburgh — rolled R, distinct vowel set and Scottish English rhythm.

Course Overview

What You'll Master

Every British course follows the same proven curriculum designed by Sarah Valentine — the same method used for her American accent course.

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 British English.

Full Sentences

Build from short phrases to longer sentences, putting all the distinct sounds together naturally.

Course Breakdown

How the Course Runs

Easy-to-follow video lessons with rest days built in so you can practise without overwhelm.

1

Getting Familiar

Get comfortable with the course platform and how to use it for maximum benefit.

2

The Valentine Method

Learn about the importance of phonetics and Sarah's special technique for accent acquisition.

3

Create Your Spark

Discover what triggers you into your accent — a powerful technique that kicks off your accent every time.

4

Sounds to Practice

Learn the specific sounds that make the British accent distinct. Listen-and-repeat with homework for each section.

5

Catch-Up Day

Take a break and practise. There's no point rushing through without really perfecting your technique.

6

Words to Practice

Ground the sounds you've just learned by practising different words.

7

Short Sentences

Move from individual sounds to short sentences, phrases, and words particular to the accent.

8

Catch-Up Day

Another rest day to consolidate your learning and catch up on homework.

9

Longer Sentences

Put your accent to the test with longer sentences that call on all the distinct sounds.

10

Bonus Lesson

An extra lesson to round out your skills and give you even more confidence in the accent.

Compare Options

DIY vs 1:1 Coaching

Both teach the same curriculum. The difference is in the support you receive.

What you get

DIY

£40 (approx. $51)

1:1 Coaching

£79 (approx. $100)

Video lessons on all sounds
Lifetime access to lessons
Downloadable worksheets
Bonus lesson
Learn at your own pace
Audio feedback from Sarah on your self-tapes
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Free 10-min Zoom call on completion
—
Monologue to learn
—
12-month completion window
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USD prices are approximate and may change with the exchange rate.

Your Outcome

What You'll Achieve

Accent Mastery

Speak with a clear, believable British accent.

Audition Ready

Walk into auditions knowing your British accent is polished and precise.

Personalised Support

With the 1:1 course, get expert feedback tailored to your progress.

Sarah Valentine - The Actors Accent Coach

Sarah Valentine

The Actors Accent Coach

Meet Your Instructor

Sarah Valentine is a professional dialect coach specialising 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, so you don't just learn the technical detail of a British accent — you can use it authentically on set or in the audition room.

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Ready to Master a British Accent?

Pick your accent, choose self-paced or one-to-one, and start with Sarah today.