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Charles
- Rate $141
- Response 2h
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Students11
Number of students Charles has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Charles has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

$141/h
1st lesson free
- English
- Creative writing
- English speaking
- Cover letter preparation
- English phonetics
- British English
British English accent specialist with 4,500+ hours of classes completed with over 300 students from all over the world.
- English
- Creative writing
- English speaking
- Cover letter preparation
- English phonetics
- British English
Lesson location
Recommended
Charles is a respected tutor in our community. They are highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Charles
I am a British native-born English speaker with a typical middle-class, educated accent from the middle of the country, neither 'posh' southern nor excessively northern. After a long career as an executive creative director of large advertising agencies in London and Spain, I worked as a filmmaker, directing TV commercials in London, Eastern Europe and Miami. I won many awards in my career including three Cannes Gold Lions as a writer and director, most notably for a global spot for the Special Olympics starring a young man with Down's Syndrome. It was the long process of preparing this individual for his starring moment that first interested me in the subject of language acquisition. Another important factor was my experience working with professional actors on the hundreds of radio commercials I directed during my career in ad agencies. As a semi-retired person, I can treat the profession of accent transformation as something I choose to do because it interests me - so much so that I'm writing a book about it. I have four children, two of whom live with me, in a small town in Cheshire just south of Manchester in the North West of England, on the edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park
About the lesson
- High School
- Première
- Terminale
- +5
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- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Over the last four years, I've completed 4,500+ hours of classes devoted entirely to accent development - including 1,300+ hours with Preply. The task of reducing (and ultimately eliminating) existing pronunciation errors and then developing a new British accent are two halves of the same challenge. The way we speak is a combination of techniques and habits learnt in early childhood and is therefore deeply embedded in the subconscious. The actual production of the sounds of speech are physical subroutines far more than they are intellectual or mental processes. This will obviously apply to a person's mother tongue. But because education in a second language often begins at junior school that also applies to that person's acquisition of English. What we are dealing with, in both removing the old accent and building the new accent, is reprogramming muscle memory. And the only way to modify such memory is with imitative and repetitive bodily action, using the tongue, lips, teeth and throat. Most accent students are well-educated adults, rather than small children, which allows the process to be short-circuited. Simple clear explanations and intuitive modelling allow students to rapidly understand the methodology and techniques of fluent British English. But, in the end, it's still true that the practical application of the theories is the only way to lose a heavy foreign accent. To make the most progress, it's always necessary to develop an awareness of the sounds you are making when you're speaking. In other words, training the ears to hear sounds - not just the words - speakers of British English are making when they open their mouths. As your teacher, I will be there to help you on this journey using my skill at identifying what sound errors you are making, and explaining how to fix them. And I'll be sharing with you some of my own special insights, and secret tips and tricks, that will help you make your English more fluent. Classes are scheduled at 55 minutes long (although they will often over-run!) and can take a variety of formats. These can include critiqued conversations, monitored reading of articles or poetry, or an exploration my large range of beautifully-realised teaching material. If there's a particularly tough issue to resolve then I will devise individual learning documents for us to work through together. Note that all class interactions and learning moments are recorded as screenshots and uploaded to your personal online folder at the end of class.
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Perfect! Charles is an exceptional accent coach with a remarkable teaching style. His sessions are thoughtfully structured, highly engaging, and specifically tailored to each student’s goals. He breaks down complex pronunciation and intonation patterns with clarity, making even the most challenging aspects of accent work feel approachable and achievable. Charles uses effective, practical exercises that lead to noticeable improvement and greater confidence in speaking. His deep knowledge, encouraging attitude, and genuine passion for teaching shine through in every lesson. I highly recommend Charles—he’s a dedicated and inspiring tutor who truly cares about his students’ progress.
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Recommendations
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Charles is a great British Accent Tutor. He pays great attention to each sound and helps a lot with the correct pronunciation of words and sounds. His teaching method is extremely effective. I've noticed the difference in my pronunciation after only first lesson! I look forward to the next ones! Thanks!
As a Cantonese speaker with a background in a syllable-timed language, I have faced challenges in adapting to the stress-timed nature of English. However, with the guidance of my British accent teacher, Charles, I have been making notable progress. Charles dedicates a significant amount of time to meticulously address each word and sentence, ensuring that I understand and master the correct sounds and intonation patterns. Although I have only completed five lessons so far, I am eagerly anticipating further learning experiences with Charles, as I believe they will have a significant impact on my ability to develop an authentic British accent.
Charles is an excellent teacher—professional, diligent, and attentive. I was seeking an expert who could help me improve my pronunciation and develop a pleasant accent with a British flavor. Charles provides comprehensive and detailed feedback that truly aids in refining my accent and addressing specific letter-sound issues. Speaking with him is a pleasure; he is very knowledgeable and also possesses a great sense of humor :)
Charles is good at explaining proper pronunciation. He has his own method and it's very easy to grasp. Lessons with him are very informative and fun. He has a great sense of humor and I always enjoy our lessons! Creatures of logic, we connect really well and understand each other perfectly. Working on your accent is hard, but Charles makes it exciting!
I spent a lot of time with Charles over the last year and always found him to be an excellent teacher of English accent and pronunciation. He has certainly helped me make big progress with my spoken English.
If you want rapid improvement Charles is your man!
Definitivamente el Master del accent.Charles is a great teacher. He uses professional and interesting materials which help correct accent pronunciation and grammatical mistakes. If you are looking for a decent English accent teacher, Charles is one of the best.
I highly recommend Charles as an accent coach, his exceptional accent, attention to detail and keen ear for even the slightest mispronunciation make him invaluable
Charles offers exactly what he says in the description. He teaches a British English accent and uses his own method, which works! I tried to improve my accent using the phonetic alphabet before, but it was a waste of my time. I was looking for something different when I came across his profile. Charles has a lot of material, but he also tailors the teaching for each student. He is flexible and really wants to help his students. Charles focuses on connected speech which makes such a difference in how you speak.
Charles is a great tutor if you want to improve your British pronunciation. I love how persistent he is and will not stop until he is satisfied with my pronunciation of a particular word or sound. The classes are engaging, fun and incredibly beneficial! Improving pronunciation takes time but I've started noticing a difference in how I speak just after a few classes. Highly recommended!
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Rates
Rate
- $141
Pack rates
- 5 h: $656
- 10 h: $1218
online
- $150/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Charles will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30min
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