The British Accent (Modern RP) | Londoner Cockney Vs RP examples! | British English

[@PeterPanQuails]

As a foreigner learning English, I have to say the RP British accent is very pleasant for my ears. If accent is like music, RP accent will be top of the chart.

[@benjiang9789]

Agreed.

[@MichaelMiller-qm1nl]

100%! 👍👍👍

[@emerson3853]

Teacher Katharine, thank you. You are amazing. I lived in the UK for almost 3 years and a half, I always made an effort to speak clearly, that really helped me to make friends too. You have a beautiful voice and clear pronunciation speaking..now I'm curious to hear you singing 🤗

[@englishwithkatharine]

Thank you so much for your comment! Yes I may put up a video of one of my songs soon 😊

[@Superheroesok]

Thank you so much for giving us the explanation. You're so beautiful, gentle, and so on. Min, please make the video of Common Phrases for Teeneger. Thanks advance.

[@mohamedtalbi3066]

Excellent How about the tuffy, ,scous, paddy, joke accents Na ameen? Love accents You are amazing cathie❤❤❤

[@SulaimanleoJews-tj7uh]

@@englishwithkatharine hi kath ur eyes break my heart

[@ershadalam30]

beautiful language ❤❤❤

[@djkorpora]

The lessons you often give us are a universal service, thank you teacher Katharine they are very useful for me

[@محمدالشاملي-ك3ظ]

This is the best teacher I saw. She has the ability and competency to explain.❤

[@djkorpora]

I think I've already proven that I'm a gentleman in every comment I make about Professor Katharine, it's truly incredible how I always learn something that reinforces my knowledge of the English language, once again thank you for the light you gave me so I could consolidate my knowledge of the English language. 2nd language that I like the most after Portuguese, I'm sure that very soon I won't need a Portuguese-English translator, I hope I haven't been exaggerated in my praise because my only objective is to praise the knowledge that you convey through the various videos that I have already you published

[@jawaadumar4207]

oh my God Katherine, not only did you make me fall in love with British accent but with you too.....thank you for your beautiful illustration.

[@TheEnglishTeacher7]

I am in love too.

[@manzarimam1785]

I came across this video randomly and found it interesting. The way you have explained the two secrets of the British English accent is commendable. Hope to learn more from you. Thanks.

[@englishwithkatharine]

Oh thank you so much 😊😊☺️☺️

[@manzarimam1785]

@@englishwithkatharine You are most welcome.

[@pratimasahoo-hi7kf]

@@englishwithkatharine hii

[@juan7836]

Back by the end of the 80s, when I was a student of English as a foreign language I was totally hooked on the IPA (International phonetic alphabet), it was for me the bible of pronunciation, and it came to my rescue when I had very little guidance to practice my speaking skills. I learnt a lot with it, and ever since then I loved pronunciations, got rid of judgemental comments about other accents: It just unveiled the beauty of pronunciation sounds, regardless of nationality or baundaries. Nevertheless, the British English that I learnt since my very first classes was and forever will be my beloved pronunciation.

[@Porcelanix]

Although I had already known the secrets before this video I found your work amazing. I love your British accent and I try to copy it as much as I can! Thanks, Katherine!

[@englishwithkatharine]

thank you! Sooo much 😊

[@SonyBravia-zz4jv]

أنا مبتدئ في الإنجليزية وأجد عائق التعلم لا أعرف الطريقة التي أبدأ بها لقد شكل لي هذا عائق كبير وشكرا لكم

[@చక్రం]

What a wonderful and beautiful teacher.I like your teachings very much.❤

[@englishwithkatharine]

Thank you and welcome 🙏🙏🤗🤗

[@చక్రం]

@@englishwithkatharine Thank you Madam❤️

[@abdulkabia8486]

Hi Katharine.Thank you for teaching us British accent secret so we can sound like a native speaker.

[@englishwithkatharine]

You're so welcome!😊

[@RichardDBejar]

Thanks your tiching me

[@muhammadshahzul4766]

Thanks🤗best of my British teacher☺️

[@adeakerejola6310]

Thank you for enlightening and educating me through your channel.

[@englishwithkatharine]

I’m so glad you like it 😊😊☺️☺️

[@neicarvalhoescritor]

Hi Catherine! In Brazil, where I come from, the american accent is the one taught in schools and English courses. Since we aren't exposed to the British accent it sounds a little cocky, kind of artificial to us, but as to myself, I simply love it. Best regards from Rio.

[@englishwithkatharine]

I can totally understand that! 😊

[@hauyingcheng6839]

Thanks for amazing lesson! I really love your accent and teaching style! Looking forward more British pronunciations lesson!

[@englishwithkatharine]

More to come!😊😊

[@tanishavaz4358]

Hey! 😊 I wanted to let you know that I’m trying to watch old British movies because of your review on "My Fair Lady". I searched for it but couldn’t find it on any platform. But I’m so glad your review inspired me to explore these classics. They seem so much clearer and more refined than current English movies. Thanks again for the great recommendation!

[@alvinchung144]

You are great, you seem to be a new youtuber. I hope we can see more of your English teaching lessons more because you are definitely one of the best English teachers in the KZbin channel.........

[@englishwithkatharine]

Aww thanks. Yeaaa I’m new - since about October 👍

[@TheHilvuShai]

Hi Katharine, I watched the film My Fair Lady when I was young. You reminded me my old days. Thanks.

[@VickyAnmol.01]

So kind of videos are really mile stones for us.. Because these go through the roots of any concept basically.. So please make more like it.. Not sure about others.. But I'll wait ❤

[@englishwithkatharine]

Will do 😊

[@VickyAnmol.01]

@@englishwithkatharine really glad for uhh

[@MahfuzurRahman-wm8vs]

I have fallen in love of you because of your teaching skills.

[@wealthekwueme830]

I am a Nigerian and I love the British accent so much. I am learning to speak like them even if not like them exactly❤

[@mihaihorezeanu43]

Your video is very nice, Katherine! And I love how you switch between your lovely RP and other Englishes :-). But I would refer to the phonetic context in one of your examples of silent 'r' as pre-consonantal rather than post-vocalic (i.e. ; or , , , etc.). We can thus account for words like or , in which [r] is definitely sounded. Great job again!

[@woodies2009]

Yes, as you say, I also think accent and pronunciation are musical. So I believe that people with a musical ear who are good at singing are good at pronunciation. I'm gonna ask someone for a musical ear for my birthday present this year! haha

[@englishwithkatharine]

Haha what an excellent comment 😊

[@asimimran6]

One of the best videos on KZbin concerning British Pronunciation.

[@englishwithkatharine]

Thank you!! 😊

[@asimimran6]

@@englishwithkatharine MP☺

[@eliza7697]

Hi Katherine, I really like your channel , the way you teach and your very british and sweet accent. Have you thought about creating some pronunciation/vocabulary course ? I’d definitely sign up for it ❤

[@englishwithkatharine]

Yes I’ve definitely thought about making a course - I will in the future for sure!! 😊

[@e-genieclimatique]

in brief: In the video, Catherine, an English language instructor, shares two secrets to mastering the modern received British accent. The first secret is mastering the "alphabet A" sound. This sound is characteristic of the British accent and is notably present in the sentence, "The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plane." This sound, which she terms as the "alphabet A" sound, is similar to the pronunciation of the letter 'A' in the English alphabet. She emphasizes the need to open your mouth while making this sound. Examples of other words that contain this sound include day, way, Thursday, delay, pay, say, gray, great, potato, inflation, contagious, and tame. The second secret is the handling of the 'R' sound. Catherine notes that in the British accent, the 'R' sound is often reduced or completely removed, which sets the British accent apart from the American accent. For instance, the British pronunciation of the word "water" lacks the 'R' sound and has a pronounced 'T' sound, unlike the American pronunciation. The 'R' sound is only pronounced when it comes after a consonant or at the beginning of a word. She provides a sentence for practice: "You really take such good care of your hair. Could you share with me your hair care secrets?" Catherine encourages viewers to practice these sounds and offers to correct any pronunciation queries in the comments section. She concludes the video by expressing her love for teaching pronunciation, likening it to music, and encourages her viewers to subscribe for more lessons.

[@englishwithkatharine]

Is this necessary? 😅

[@e-genieclimatique]

@@englishwithkatharine it's just a memory sheet ,I am learning English

[@tharcissekongolo6239]

I've never dreamed of having a British accent while Learning English.

[@synopsis3191]

Hello Katherine, Thank for your efforts. I would like to start by asking you one question if you allow me to do so. You've started with this strong sentence: " Today I am going to be sharing..." Would you please explain to me the grammatical rules of these 2 present continuous that overlapping. PS: When are supposed to use " or to using" this following rule " I am not used to fly" or " I am not used to flying" Struggling to understand different accents "Liverpool, London, Belfast ^^... Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Kind regards,

[@synopsis3191]

no answer sofar

[@benedictefeery7613]

For me speaking English is just like singing a song, so I'm keen on the videos about sounds ! Keep up the good work ! 🎸

[@englishwithkatharine]

Yay! I totally agree!! 🎉

[@bazwellto3521]

You are a Gorgeous teacher Katharine.

[@bazwellto3521]

I love your videos and I am learning a lot with you.

[@hashimmoradi9715]

Awesome, I love lessons. I came in England last year Your lessons really helped me to learn English. Thanks alot.

[@ilovelctr]

4:37, theoretically speaking, the word tame isn't a random word where letter a is pronounced /ei/, because it's a vowel-consonant-e syllable. Likewise, ice, bike, mute, rude, eve, delete, behove, home etc., in these words with a vowel-constant-e syllable, that vowel is uttered the same way as in the English alphabet. The only exception to this rule is the word have. Wonderful video btw! I've learnt interesting stuff from you and your accent sounds splendid. :D I just think this bit is worth mentioning. I'm not a native speaker, and one of my English teachers taught us that back in the day.

[@valerieyoung4725]

Another lovely and helpful video! Thanks Katherine! I hope you will talk about the melody and musicality of the RP accent. I just adore this accent.

[@englishwithkatharine]

😊😊🙏🙏🌹

[@franciscom.d.459]

Katharine

[@pteronadon]

Quite a nice and informal way of teaching some of English "tricks". I would really fancy if you did an episode on the English spoken on the TV series Blackadder by Hugh Laurie, as a soldier in WW1. That is absolutely genious!

[@barbie921126]

To learn the pronunciation of RE, I was looking for the right one. And I found yours the most attractive on KZbin. Thanks for your lecture. I will mimic your speaking, Catherine:)

[@roycalcutta1359]

You took me back to the good old times of watching movies borrowed from the city / university libraries - Rex Harrison singing "the rain in Spain" and then the Hunchback movie (BBC perhaps) where Anthony Hopkins says "she gave me water"....

[@englishwithkatharine]

🤗🤗

[@constanzaoliveros7931]

I love your channel. ❤ Amazing tips. Thanks!!! A Big hug from Argentina 😊

[@williamsunltd6921]

You are truly beautiful ! You are amazing ! You are a great teacher. I will always visit you podcast to learn British pronunciation. Thanks a million Kathrine.

[@englishwithkatharine]

Ooh a podcast! Now there’s a good idea!! 😊😊☺️☺️

[@SaaiiTV]

Thank you for sharing! I love your teaching, accent, and your soothing, beautiful voice! I look forward to seeing more of your British Accent Videos.

[@englishwithkatharine]

🙏🙏🤗🤗

[@jurgenschur9210]

Of course, I also have many problems with pronunciation. I was happy, you reminded me of the film "My fair Lady" in my Youth. I was fortunately already 14, so I was allowed to watch this movie. At first, I didn't want to see it, but my older brother pursued me and I did not regret this decision. The film was so popular, that it over 20 weeks would be played in Dresden. Thanks for your efforts to show interesting topics.

[@englishwithkatharine]

Lovely film isn’t it 😊

[@samirjadid1]

I love the content of your channel and the way with which you deliver the lessons. Thank you, Katharine🌷

[@englishwithkatharine]

You are so welcome! 😊😊😊

[@fatihaelouardy422]

I like the way you simplify things. Thanks

[@m3anaorm3anaor80]

I just love your content , what can I say except from beautiful . If you want to know it , then I will recognise that hearing or speaking or reading by British accent is like a therapy for me , and although some people say that British accent is boring and too slow ( A friend of mine said that it's so polite until she can't hearing it 😅 ) , but I disagree with all of them and I'll say it again and again : Chic and elegant is British and I'm a big fan of British culture either they like it or not ! ❤❤

[@shahidahmedshaikh9488]

Your body language speaks methods of teaching too which is brilliant

[@nyusa74]

Hi Katharine do you have any video on “ too versus enough plus an adjective”. Example : “ too Easy to find “ vs “ easy enough to find”. Your methods are very lovely and it is a delight to watch you.

[@noeliabogado7157]

I just fell in love with your accent and the sound of your voice

[@md.shahidulislam.8150]

Thanks for your beautiful presentation of the English accent. Your accent is really eloquent 🎉and music oriented.

[@englishwithkatharine]

🙏🤗

[@JayThomson-j1c]

Thanks a lot teacher .. You are really creative in this beaufiful language.

[@NaroSkincare]

Your pronunciation is so clear❤

[@englishwithkatharine]

🙏🙏🤗🤗😊😊

[@anneyenglishautodidact8456]

I really do love your way of speaking, I'm falling for your style too, it makes my learning process goes more enjoyable, thank you so much.

[@englishwithkatharine]

I'm so glad!😊

[@TomGuideKrakowPoland]

Thx Sister🙏

[@Nothingtodo751]

You been very helpful, Katharine. I really loved your way in teaching, and also your splendid lovely accent as I am so fond of it. warmest regards, Mo.

[@englishwithkatharine]

Glad you liked it!! 😊😊☺️☺️

[@mederic394]

Thanks a lot sister Katharine! Love Britsh accent soooo much! Best regards from Morocco!!!❤

[@englishwithkatharine]

Thank you so much for your support 🙏🙏😊😊

[@መጻኢትምዕብልቲኤርትራ]

Thank you ,Catherine, I like your lessons .I am sure you'll become a great teacher. I am almost your regular follower.

[@Ian-ev8xq]

A beautiful teacher, and beautiful accent too. I will follow you.

[@englishwithkatharine]

🙏🙏🤗 thank you for your support Ian!!

[@Ashutiwari2002]

Thnk you Katharine I love your British accent and American accent

[@lindembergazevedo6117]

I’m so glad to watch you here, one time a week of course. Thanks 😊

[@englishwithkatharine]

You are so welcome!😊

[@arijitkumar9337]

Thank you for a such a nice teaching. I really enjoyed the lesson.

[@mverog]

Oh this is great! Thank you so much! Could you please do one video about how do we need to do the pronunciation of the letter "s". Thank you very much.

[@englishwithkatharine]

Thank youuu! 🙏🤗

[@kennedy8226]

First like and comment...💕💕💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿love from Northeast India

[@HadiAhmed-m5n]

Thank you for your wonderful lessons, Katharine you're really 💐🌺🌹🌻🌸🌼

[@hernanromero8407]

hello so thank you That was awesome I'm Spanish speaker trying abandon American accent pronunciation.

[@bonnourephilippe7452]

Thank you for theses video. about accent and pronunciation in English. Very important in fact. We write in English, we know words but it's very difficult for foreigns to pronunce quite well.

[@englishwithkatharine]

Yes exactly. Thank you so so much for your support 😊

[@annabaannaba1081]

I love heading your prononciation, you are the best.

[@lucianacosta3904]

💖WOW! You're so lovely! Thanks for sharing these gorgeous information with us.

[@englishwithkatharine]

You’re so welcome and thank you 🙏🤗😊

[@arlakwee9080]

I love to hear my lovely teacher's voices. many more and more. ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@englishwithkatharine]

Thank you 🤗🤗😊

[@Arsyla_desviani]

Oo Katrine .You are Amazing .I m from Indonesia.So love your chanell.Thank you so much about this content.very very help me to learn english British

[@englishwithkatharine]

🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗

[@JorgeGarcia-rl2bk]

Very didactic teaching, especially for native speakers of Spanish, with the pronunciation of the consonant R" and the vowel A". Thank you so much for sharing and I already subscribed to your channel. All the best! Miss Katherine.

[@englishwithkatharine]

🙏🙏🤗🤗 thank youuu

[@sakiljoomratty3774]

An excellent explanation. ❤❤❤ Worked as a teacher in UK for 3 yrs.

[@englishwithkatharine]

🤗🤗🤗

[@sakiljoomratty3774]

@@englishwithkatharine you are too good. 👍👍👍

[@christianvega-bj2lk]

I love it! you re very charismatic, definitely I´ll watch your videos. Thanks

[@englishwithkatharine]

Thank you!! 😊😊

[@shakiedirisinghe1420]

Great, Thank you, Ms Katharine.

[@salumali9312]

I will be ungrateful if idont appreciate your lesson. I've just came across your channel, you are amaizing. Regards from Tanzania

[@LimaHeSilvaLS]

Yesterday was my first time seeing one of your videos. Loved it a lot.

[@englishwithkatharine]

Ah that’s great to hear 😊😊

[@reyankhan8652]

Wow its amazing your sound and confidence behind of range

[@englishwithkatharine]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🙏😊😊🤗🤗

[@reyankhan8652]

Where are you from

[@bingwamwenyewe623]

Excellent lesson. I am still learning English and trying to improve. I wish my English could sound like yours 😄! Thank you for this lesson

[@englishwithkatharine]

🙏🙏🤗🤗

[@sairabanu6000]

Great pronunciation Teacher. Thank you so much for this video.

[@englishwithkatharine]

You are welcome!😊😊

[@apdorafa-rafaelalmeida7159]

Not everyone in The UK speaks like her. English is my native language, I am from Canada and when I traveled to England I had some trouble understanding what people were saying. North American English (Canada and The US) is the English accent everyone understands. We enunciate the words more clearly. I have never had problems with people understanding what I say.

[@englishwithkatharine]

Hey! Of course not everyone in U.K. speaks like me, that is a hilarious concept. I make it clear that I teach modern RP spoken in south of England (London etc) which is my expertise. I don’t think it’s ever fair to say ANY any accent is the easiest to understand. This is not a competition. Your comment suggests it is.

[@MrToronto1977]

Another Canadian native speaker here and specifically born and raised in Toronto. He wasn’t trying to make anything a competition. Our accent is neutral and it is easier for many people learning English to understand us, including the American mid-Atlantic accent. Your example of the non-rhotic sound is often a nightmare for people learning English lol

[@Younus-ld1jt]

Very smiley lady. I love it. Thanks for your valuable teach.

[@TheKust]

Are there any extra rules for "R" when the connected speech kicks in? I heard that in cases like "r at the end + the next word starts with a vowel" - the r can be pronounced to make it clearer and easier both for the speaker and listener. Is it true? Maybe you have a video that covers this topic too? Also about the word "clearer" and similar. Is there a double schwa sound? Or is the first r should be pronounced?

[@sandyasilva7850]

This is very useful as we are planning to visit London . Thank you.

[@englishwithkatharine]

Great! 🤗🤗🙏

[@kashifnaseer7109]

Hi Katherine, Nice to see your wonderful video. Thanks for you nice content and beautiful style ❤❤

[@englishwithkatharine]

Thank you 🤗🤗

[@akshaynani3555]

Dear Katherine , I really hope you are good . I came to UK recently and I’m loving this country and I always wanted to learn this accent . Could you please explain me by this video that how to pronounce words like : measure , treasure, pressure . When vowel and consonant before ‘r’ sound .

[@ארןירושלמי-ז5פ]

I like your accent , I have an heavy IsrEli one , despite been born in London

[@starflygirlnujoum8293]

Today I started to learn the British accent with your lesson and I really love your voice and your approach to teaching. Thank you for sharing with us your lessons. I copy every your word and want to speak like you🤩😘🥰😍❤

[@englishwithkatharine]

These are the comments that make me want to continue making KZbin videos 🥰🤗🤗

[@starflygirlnujoum8293]

You are doing great job, please don’t stop it🙏❤️

[@MOHAMEDIQBAL-uo9zl]

Thank you teacher kathrin for this video about the British pronunciation it is very useful to me .... i thought the British pronunciation is rocket science but you made it like a piece of cake ❤ thank you..

[@englishwithkatharine]

Thank you so so much ☺️☺️😊😊

[@MOHAMEDIQBAL-uo9zl]

@@englishwithkatharine welcome teacher 😊

[@rachellee942]

Thank you Katherine.🙏🏻🙇🏻‍♀️

[@ahmedrefaey1892]

Thank you Katharine you made me love the British accent. ❤

[@thomasng1816]

Thank you Katherine. You are a very charming teacher❤

[@englishwithkatharine]

🙏🙏

[@nnlc45]

I really loved this tips you share... with "r" between vowel. Amazing. I've just subscribed .

[@englishwithkatharine]

Ah that’s great 😊 welcome to my channel! 🙏🤗

[@ahmadmuhialdin.1828]

What a wonderful lesson .

[@englishwithkatharine]

So glad you think so!! 🙏😊

[@ahmadmuhialdin.1828]

@@englishwithkatharine sure it is .

[@RamasamyArumugam1927]

Thank you madam for the valuable tips, I am originally from India and have been trying to reduce my accent for a very long time. I just stumbled across your channel🙂. I have just subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching and learning from you🙏

[@englishwithkatharine]

Thank you 🤗

[@kannanmithran5721]

Lovely voice. Excellent lessons. Best wishes Katharine

[@englishwithkatharine]

Thank you 😊

[@onlineenglishacademyaustralia]

I love the sound of the different accents. Great video, thank you!

[@noyoung1]

very good your voice British accent that I,ve loved..... thank you very much......

[@englishwithkatharine]

✨✨✨🙏 you’re welcome!!!

[@info.production5825]

I really like your style of teaching.... Happy mood

[@englishwithkatharine]

🙏🙏🤗

[@andresalomaochauque3421]

Thank you for great lesson.

[@josedosanjos2200]

Thank you so much for the video lesson. Loved it.

[@englishwithkatharine]

You’re welcome 🤗🙏

[@nuraidris7702]

Thank you for your explanation

[@taherelsayed1865]

I thank you my dear teacher for the excellent lessons. Have a nice day

[@NovitaNangin]

My favorite English teacher 🫶😊

[@duhirwejeannepomscene8635]

Thank you, I feel like I'm privileged to watch this video.