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Accent modification training teaches non-native speakers how to produce sounds and intonation patterns that match their target accent.

Training typically addresses three key components:

• Sound system: understanding which sounds exist in the target accent and how to form them
• Intonation: adopting the rise and fall of pitch that native speakers use naturally
• Stress and rhythm: placing emphasis on the correct syllables and words

A practical illustration: saying "I didn't SAY he stole the money" versus "I didn't say HE stole the money" changes meaning entirely through stress.

Accent training aims for intelligibility rather than perfection—helping you communicate without misunderstandings.

Accent coaching in Durham typically costs £18/h per hour.

Prices differ based on:

• Your current level and target accent
• Whether your teacher has formal accent coaching credentials
• Session length and frequency
• Lesson format

Many coaches offer package discounts, which can lower the hourly rate over time.

Understanding a few core pronunciation rules makes English less unpredictable than it first appears.

• Short words have short vowels: In words like "cat," "bed," and "sit," the vowel makes its short sound.
• Magic E rule: Adding an "e" at the end changes "cap" to "cape" and "bit" to "bite."
• Vowel teams: When two vowels appear side by side, the first usually says its name: "rain," "beat," "boat."
• Double consonants shorten vowels: Doubling a consonant protects the short vowel sound: compare "hoping" with "hopping."

Knowing these rules gives you a reliable starting point, even though English has exceptions.

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