English Pronunciation And Rhythm For High-Stakes Professionals In London

Read this before you RSVP.

This workshop is for a very specific type of person.

You are a non-native professional in London.

You can do your job in English.

You can join meetings, present slides, speak to clients.

But when it really matters - presenting to senior leadership, negotiating with clients, interviewing for a promotion, speaking to investors - you know your English does not sound as clear, confident or natural as you want.

In your native language you feel sharp, credible and relaxed.

In English you sometimes feel flatter, more tense and less convincing.
You might notice that:

• You have to repeat yourself in important meetings.
• People interrupt you or talk over you.
• You slow down or overthink your words when you are under pressure.
• You worry that your accent, pronunciation or rhythm makes you sound less senior than your actual level.

If that sounds like you, this workshop is for you.

I'm Michael Roberts.

I grew up with a speech impediment in English, so I know what it is like to be judged on how you sound instead of what you mean.

After fixing it and learning multiple languages, I created the British Accent Method to help non-native professionals and pilots speak clear, confident English in high-stakes situations.

This is not a general English class.

It is not about more grammar or more vocabulary.
It is a practical, focused session where you will:

• See how your current pronunciation and rhythm affect your credibility when you speak English.
• Hear which sounds, weak forms and stress patterns make your English harder to follow in fast meetings and presentations.
• Discover how native speakers use English rhythm to sound natural and in control, and how you can copy that without losing your identity.
• Practise real phrases from your professional life with live feedback.

We'll look at situations like:

• Presenting to senior leadership or a board.
• Explaining complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Handling difficult questions in English.
• Introducing yourself and your work in a way that sounds confident, not rehearsed.

You will leave this workshop with:

• A clear understanding of what in your current pronunciation and rhythm is holding you back in high-stakes situations.
• Two or three specific changes you can start using immediately to sound clearer and more senior.
• A simple plan to keep improving after the event.

This workshop is for non-native professionals in London in fields such as finance, consulting, tech, law, medicine, engineering, academia and entrepreneurship.

If you already speak English well, but you know that how you sound is not yet matching your level of expertise, this is for you.
If you only want free general English practice or casual conversation, this is not the right event.

Format:

• Small group.
• Short teaching sections.
• Live examples and practice.
• Time for questions about your specific situations.

If you read this and thought 'this is exactly my problem', reserve your place and I will see you there.