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Elocution & Accent Reduction with BBC Radio 4
Elocution & Accent Reduction with BBC Radio 4
Studying elocution & accent reduction with BBC Radio 4 is a wonderful tool to help you, because no one can get a job on Radio 4 unless they speak clearly so this really will enhance your training with me. I teach you the engineering – what is happening inside the mouth – but you also need to expose yourself – on a daily basis – to well spoken English.
The program hosts need to be able to speak internationally understood English with excellent articulation so that their words are understood  by everybody around the world who speaks the English language.
And this is exactly what you need to be able to do, to compete in this interconnected world.
Studying elocution & accent reduction with BBCÂ Radio 4Â will really help you to pronounce your words better, as you will hear everyday words pronounced clearly and with end consonants.
This is especially important, if your loved one, flatmates, or work colleagues have accents that are not what you want to learn: because we all imitate we hear.
Learning elocution & accent Reduction with BBC Radio 4Â by listening, is the perfect antidote to this.
One can’t get a job on Radio 4 unless one has  great diction and a very clear way of speaking because the audience can’t see anything: there are no visual clues to compensate for any lack of diction.
There is a whole world of pleasure to enjoy, at any time that suits you. You can download programmes as well, so that any long tube journeys can suddenly be useful and enjoyable!
Plays; documentaries; comedy shows or latest legal, scientific, or medical research or eclectic magazine style show – there is something for everyone.
You can choose your topic…
Simply download the BBC RADIO Iplayer  app – the pink one and away you go.
I have listed 20 radio programs  below, all researched and recommended by me. The accents do vary but the diction is always excellent which means you can hear that you don’t have to change your accent completely, to speak well.
Exposing your self to excellent diction – learning elocution & accent reduction with BBC Radio 4 – will really speed up your learning with me as well, so it will definitely make your money go further.
Most of these programs are broadcast weekly on Radio 4, however some drama productions were broadcast earlier in the year and so have to be purchased on iTunes or Amazon.
You will find something that you enjoy listening to… 🙂
So, have a browse, click the links and listen or download for when you can relax and enjoy – learning elocution & accent reduction with BBC Radio 4.
All in The Mind – interesting latest research on brain issues
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Any Questions – high profile business people and MP’s answer unseen current affairs questions so can be very interesting
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Bottom Line (Business/Economics) – Business Leaders discuss a variety of things – very interesting
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Crossing Continents –
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From Our Own Correspondent – award winning journalism from around the world
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History of the world – fascinating description and explanation of purpose of 100 objects in the British Museum
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In Business – Business!
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Inside Health by Mark Porter – latest medical research in an accessible format for us all!
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Inside Science –
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Law in Action – current legal topics discussed by eminent lawyers
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Stephen Fry`s English Delight (Series 2) – a humorous look at the history of the English language
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The Barchester Chronicles – Series 1 2 3 4 5 & 6 – a delightful production: a very good script and wonderful actors.
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The Cazalets – Series 1 2 3 4 & 5 – a beautifully dramatized production of Elizabeth Howard’s family saga, spanning over fifty years. One of the most beautifully crafted series I have ever heard.. This is is a must for all those who wish to sound educated, clear and well spoken.
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The Life Scientific – Leading scientists talk about their life and work; what inspires and motivates them and what their discoveries might do or have done for mankind.
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The News Quiz – hilarious current affairs comedy quiz show – I highly recommend it – sometimes you can listen three times and still laugh a lot!
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The Now Show – Broadcast alternatively with the The News Quiz so no current link available: very clever political satire executed by highly skilled impersonators – very good.
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Unreliable Evidence – Fascinating current exponent study of English law
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Woman`s Hour – current affairs that effect women of all ages – essential for women and open minded men.
ANDÂ Weekend Woman’s Hour – a wonderful selection and summary of the week’s topics and interviews
Learning elocution & accent reduction with Radio 4 will not only improve your diction, but make you articulate and more informed.
This will make you more confident when talking with strangers, friends and importantly work colleagues.
Learning elocution & accent reduction with Radio 4 is a life time gift !
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