7 Steps to Learn a British Accent *Fast* (Modern RP)

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❤️ These 7 phrases will teach you the fundamentals of the Modern RP British Accent (aka SSBE). Just a note to say that - there are SO many different amazing versions and regional variants of British English - of which Modern RP is just one! This is simply the accent that I speak with, and I've had literally thousands of requests for more videos on this topic. This might be my most highly requested video to date, so I hope you find it helpful or interesting in some way!
Sending you all the good vibes!
Lots of love,
Izzy xx
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» Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 Hello
00:58 There are dozens of different British Accents
01:18 Let's dive in
01:46 Long O sound
03:10 Long "aah" sound
04:06 Two types of R and the Schwa sound
07:51 Talking with all your Ts + the Curled Round O sound
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Izzy, I could listen to you all day, you have such a pleasant accent.

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Its not just the pronunciation that makes the accent beautiful. The vocal cords plus your beauty and constant smiles on the face amplify the atractipn.

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I’m English but I’ve been living abroad and I miss hearing it, I’m also worried I might be losing my accent, thank you so much for this!

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Our American accents sound more humble. Lol

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My mother tongue is Portuguese, I've been taught American English since I was a child and it was hard for me to try and speak with the British accent, but after I've started learning German, it felt more natural. I've noticed similarities in some aspects and sometimes it is easier to pronounce certain words with a British accent instead of the American one. Thanks for the video, it sure helps a lot!

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What a master piece! Izzy I really love your videos, your voice is so calm and soft 🥺

[@rvcdc]

Thank you, Izzy! Coming from a north American accent and natively a SE Asian, I find it difficult to learn to change my voice placement. Listening to this and practicing those phrases led me to finding the right one *fingers crossed* ; now, my journey to consistency begins!

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I first saw your video by the one teaching modern RP, and since then, you became my role model!! I love your accent💕and thanks to you, my British accent has improved a lot! - I'll keep trying hard on it with your videos!

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I’ve listened & watched this already, but I’m referring back to it again 😊 Thanks, Izzy! You’re a wonderful teacher, in many ways!!! More power to your channel!

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Thanks so much Izzy for inspiring me. I am a not native but I’m hardly practicing through your videos and I’m thankful for that. Looking forward for more British pronunciation videos.

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Oh boy, Izzy, you know what, I keep looking at all these English learning channels and the content is great. As a native British teacher, building my channel is daunting but I’m always inspired by great videos like this. ;)

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I've never seen a modern rp accent youtuber talks this fast, wow. And it motivates me, thanks Izzy.

[@Giorgi0001]

I am actually in love with your videos and especially the accent you have. In my personal experience, i can nail some of the vowels and consoants which are extremely imortant to get close to the British accent. Thank you darling for your work. I really appreciate that.

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What makes your videos so pleasant, is not only your lovely accent, but you! Your smile and your overall demeanor is so very pleasant that watching you is a real treat. Thanks for your suggestions although I'm afraid I'll never be able to lose my American accent (however a polite one). Being a non-native but having lived there for quite some time, it seems to be rooted in me and it doesn't want to leave, alas. You, on the other hand, could read the phone book and still sound pleasant😁

[@meanderingcath]

Very helpful, thank you so much, Izzy!

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I've been watching a lot of content in British English, especially focusing on pronunciation. Among all others, you're the best so far. Many thanks.

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in brief: The video provides a comprehensive guide on how to nail a modern Received Pronunciation (RP) British accent, also known as Standard Southern British English (SSBE). The video is hosted by Izzy, a Cambridge graduate and doctor based in London, who stresses that her accent is just one among many variations of British accents. Izzy focuses on seven key pronunciation points using specific words to illustrate each. Here are the seven points and words that she elaborates on: 1. Long O sound: Demonstrated with the words 'hello' and 'open'. The emphasis is on the elongated O sound, which is considered a diphthong or a moving vowel where the mouth gradually closes down. 2. Long wide R sound: The word 'tomato' is used to illustrate this pronunciation, contrasting it with the American pronunciation. This sound is also found in words like 'grass', 'bath', 'father', and 'laugh'. 3. Non-Rhotic R sound: The word 'rather' is used to demonstrate this feature of RP, which is the absence of 'r' pronunciation at the end of words when not followed by a vowel. 4. Schwa sound: This common, neutral sounding vowel in British English is shown through words like 'doctor' and 'rather'. 5. Short Round O sound: Shown using the word 'honestly', which includes a silent 'h' and the round 'o' sound. 6. Curled Round O sound: The word 'water' is used to demonstrate this point. Izzy also emphasizes the importance of enunciating all 't's in RP English, unlike in American English where the 't' sometimes sounds like 'd'. She also mentions the absence of glottal stops in RP English. 7. Full T enunciation: The word 'daughter' is used to illustrate the full enunciation of 't's, as well as the curled round 'o' sound from the previous point. Izzy encourages viewers to practice these pronunciation points and suggests more content for viewers interested in refining their British accent. She acknowledges the diversity of British accents and focuses specifically on the modern RP accent for this guide.

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Immeasurable merit!

[@mikemuhwezi4838]

Awesome video Izzy. I’m not a native but with such videos I’m really getting better and excitingly learning the British accent . Thank you so much .

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Gosh!!!! She's the most beautiful teacher I've ever seen in my whole life! She brights terrifically!

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Yay! Another British prononciation video 🙂 Please keep them coming and have a good one!

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Thank you so much!! This is really useful and well done. thank you so much. your accent is the perfection for my ears!

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Good video, Izzy. I love how you explain and your British accent sounds cool♥️💘

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Lord! Wonderful! The best I've watched so far. Thank you so much, Ms. Lizzy. Please, do keep making more videos. We love to watch you, and can enjoy watching you all dday. ❤️🌹👍

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Thank You for simple and clear content :) Have a great day

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English isn't my first language, excuse my grammar 😅

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Just on time! I needed this

[@farahnaz631]

Oh Izzy! I literally LOVE your English, especially your pleasant & beautiful accent ❤ Love your accents & videos♥️✨ Keep making such informative videos✨ And, I'd request you to make more videos on British accent bcz I literally LOVE British accent!!❤

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Love your pleasant accent. And a medical student of Cambridge. And can speak Mandarin. What a perfect person. Very appreciate u.

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Great clips! I always want to learn the "secret" of the noble British accent. This one is, by far, the most comprehensive clips. Thanks! Thanks! Thanks! You are good!

[@chrispteemagician]

Izzy, you're a great teacher. Love this video.

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I love the way you speak and elaborate the British pronounciation

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This really helps!! Appreciate that! 🤩

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You can just tell this lady is well spoken & clever

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Hi ! Great lesson ! Thank you Izzy. I love it. I couldn't resist to stop the video for three minutes at 6:06... to look deeply into your heart. You are talented, warm-hearted, and optimistic, and you look so charming when you smile

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Please keep on doing more videos ✨️💞 love to hear you more

[@alencaru]

Thank you for the beautiful explanation. Basically the "-er", "or" sound at the end of the words in British pronunciation (RP) is a soft "a" similar to the "-er" sound in german but in german is a hard "a". That is what sounds to me as a portuguese native speaker.

[@Lola_Therian24]

Thanks so much Izzy! You helped a lot I really enjoyed it! ❤❤❤

[@ashikihsan1946]

Hello Izzy Sealey, I hope you are doing well. Thank you Izzy for teaching me these 7 words pronunciations to sound in British accent. I really love to speak like a British. These pronunciation is important for me to learn. You have best teaching skills Izzy. Thank you always

[@IzzySealey]

Thank you! 😃❤

[@andigunawan206]

I really love watching your video teaching about RP which is in line with what I studied in the past decades (ref. Hornby's Advanced Learner's Dictionary). I live in Indonesia and am an English teacher. ❤❤

[@FatimaAria03]

Oh my god Izzy, I can't believe it I didn't learned british accent in 9 months now with this video of yours I finally learned it. THANKS ALOT!!!

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I am just completely and utterly in love with listening to you.

[@kaunghtetsan8012]

thank you. I have been waiting for your new video.

[@indahkartikabakti2632]

Hello Izzy. I come from Indonesia. I've watched your previous video "How to Learn a British Accent". Thank you so much. That video also this really help me understand how to practice British Accent. When I heard your explanation in the beginning I thought wow the way you saying so fast for me...😅 But after listened umpteenth times I understand. I need video like this cause when I learned English at my college mostly my lectures taught American accent.

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So amazing! Loved it!

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Thank you Izzy, very nice video. Your accent is really great, a little too fast for me, but I'll manage anyway. And I'm definitely waiting for the next episode. Keep doing that. Regards.

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helped me a good bit! thank you!

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I found your KZbin channel through your Chinese videos and i have to say , i admire your accent so much Izzy. Your Chinese videos along with this video is really helpful fore . You are such an inspiration. ❤️

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Thank you so much!!❤😊

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THANK YOU FOR THE TEACHING

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OMG WTF?! I opened the video on my youtube recommended and was like "wait, she looks familiar". Nice to see you Izzy! I don't know if you remember me from NLCS, but I was in the year below you. I hope you're doing well!

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I really appreciate your perfect teaching.

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thanks for sharing I benefit a lot from your videos

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I like your smile. Love to hear the accent. I'm still learning English thanks for making more content

[@Christoff8188]

You're incredibly eloquent, did not expect to enjoy watching these so much! I could probably listen to you for hours; I'd love to see you doing a medicine related channel. 😁 But the term "RP" really bothers me, as it suggests this is the most prominent accent. Unless someone can give me hard evidence to suggest otherwise, I'll be very surprised if that's true. I've only met a dozen people in my life who speak RP. They're usually either retired or went to private school and/or came from a wealthy background. Most of us speak like total commoners. "Hey, s'up pal? 'Ow ya doin'?" 😂

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A very gifted educator.

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Captivating discussion. Really effective.

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I love British accent actually ❤ It sounds so good 😊

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You have taught us a lot in such a short time.

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Great work Izzyy😊

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Thank IZZY so much. Good job . Have a good Day 👍

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I love it learning new things daily, i therefore surely have!! thanks a lot.

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I love you Izzy, your pronunciation very very lovely.

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Your accent is so sophisticated!

[@valeria_from_siberia]

Wonderful accent! Thank you for the tips, it's time to practice.

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thanks for uploading

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Your vlog is so beautiful and powerful. Thank you for sending positive energy to people around the world. I hope you will continue to do so consistently. I watch you every video ... Bangkok, Thailand

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Your motivation 👍

[@didatticain]

Very nice and clear. Thank you 😊

[@deutschmitpurple2918]

I have really admired your accent. You are wonderful

[@patrickrad1735]

Great job on the new videos

[@10alwaysyes]

Very great video! In school in Germany we just learned the American accent, because our teachers just can the American accent but I like the British accent much more.

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thank you so much!!! my japanese accent is improved!! I practice using this video during spring holiday!!

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Am watching. Thank you foe sharing this educative and insightful content

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Hey Izzy, I just watched your video and I must say that it was really informative and well-made. I loved your videos. I was wondering if I could help you edit your highly engaging shorts videos for you.

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Thank You very much for the tips. All the best.

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Love your accent❤ Actually, l use your videos as materials to shadowing and hopefully to improve my accent😊Looking forward to more English-learning related content, thanks

[@IzzySealey]

❤

[@chrisb.h4605]

This is how English should be spoken ... for me when I hear Asians speak English , but then sound American .. it just sounds wrong! It would be better to learn English from an English person , rather than an American ...🙏

[@hanzhang3589]

@@chrisb.h4605 I'm Asian and I tried to speak both accents when I was learning English. However, I always feel I can't completely lose my Asian accent when I speak British English, whereas I don't have that kind of problem with American English. Not sure why, maybe it's just me.

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@@hanzhang3589 Asian sounding English is absolutely fine.. keep up the good work ..

[@BlessGodMinistry]

All have done evil “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) The penalty for sin is hell (Revelation 21:8). Because of Gods love for us Jesus Christ came down from heaven to take the punishment for our sin on the cross in which he was spat on, beaten, mocked and laughed at. Christ died for the sins of the world and The third day God raised him from the dead (Praise God). This was done so that those who believe on Christ will not perish (hell) but have life everlasting (heaven); be justified by Gods grace through redemption in Christ (John 3:16) (Romans 3:24). The blood Jesus shed on the cross washes away our sin if we Believe in The Son of God and his finished work (ordained by God) on the cross. When this happens the believer receives the righteousness of Christ in place of their own unrighteousness (all sins are forgiven) and this makes them saved (going heaven) and they are born again as a Christian. (Romans 3:25-26)

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Beautiful lesson with great style. Fit

[@momotarokim4663]

I love your accent💛💛 I'll watch a lot and try to get closer to your pronunciation!

[@daviskd2680]

Thank you Lizzy for your inspiring and informative RP .Please post a video on the mystery of English stress ,rhythm units and intonation intonation. That'll be very useful for the non native speakers of English.

[@daviskd2680]

Sorry for the repetition of the word intonation.

[@BlessGodMinistry]

All have done evil “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) The penalty for sin is hell (Revelation 21:8). Because of Gods love for us Jesus Christ came down from heaven to take the punishment for our sin on the cross in which he was spat on, beaten, mocked and laughed at. Christ died for the sins of the world and The third day God raised him from the dead (Praise God). This was done so that those who believe on Christ will not perish (hell) but have life everlasting (heaven); be justified by Gods grace through redemption in Christ (John 3:16) (Romans 3:24). The blood Jesus shed on the cross washes away our sin if we Believe in The Son of God and his finished work (ordained by God) on the cross. When this happens the believer receives the righteousness of Christ in place of their own unrighteousness (all sins are forgiven) and this makes them saved (going heaven) and they are born again as a Christian. (Romans 3:25-26)

[@jamesharoldclaravall2915]

Hi Izzy. Thank you very much. it helps me a lot.

[@CommunicateWithNate]

This is a great video! I'm trying to work on my RP accent too!

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Thanks a lot for this share, awesome!😊

[@beinghuman1485]

Gosh such a pleasant and nice accent you have & on top you have a very sweet voice wish I could listen to you all day ❤️ ♥️

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A fun fact about me is that whenever I want to speak english in public I just watch one of your videos and the accent comes itself! LOL♡

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Excellent English speaking teaching thank you so much

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Great job 👏 😊

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Thanks 💞! Much love

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you have the Best Smile Izzy 🥺💞

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This is what I waiting for such a longgg time

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For a little fun with tomato, the song "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" was written by George and Ira Gershwin for the 1937 American film "Shall We Dance", performed by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The song is most famous for its "You like to-may-to / And I like to-mah-to" and other versus comparing British and American English pronunciations.

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I enjoy language and observing accents.

[@chakwachan1908]

Really love the way you speak! Btw, when you tried to pronounce “water” in American accent, you sounded exactly like how Aussies say “Whata” 😂

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Glad to see you again

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You are STUNNING! WOW!

[@MarkAnthonyHenderson]

This is presented very well and easy to understand. I have also noticed that some words ending with a vowel or consonant almost have an "r" sound such as, "drawing," which sounds to me like "drawering," or "idea" which sounds like "idear." Thank you!

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Thank you, beautiful teacher

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I love watching your videos ❤️

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Thank you so much for this video 🙏