Bring the rustic charm of England’s West Country to life on the stage or screen with A Guide to the West Country British Accent. This course is ideal for actors, voice-over artists, and performers who want to perfect the sounds of this distinctive British accent from Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. With its broad vowels and musical intonation, the West Country accent provides support for the accent and lexicon required for character development. The West Country accent is a crucial British accent employed in a variety of British roles.

In this course, you’ll focus on key elements of the accent, including proper oral posture and the characteristic rhythms and lexicon that define West Country speech such as "Janner" or "Proper job". Our listen-and-repeat exercises and detailed guidance and instruction will help you practice the elongated vowel sounds and clear consonant articulation, allowing you to confidently integrate this accent into your acting repertoire whether for a specific role or to prepare for an audition. The course breaks the accent down into manageable sections, so you can build your skills step by step.

Designed to give you a solid grasp of this accent without bringing overwhelming complexity, A Guide to the West Country British Accent is your resource for mastering one of the most recognizable accents in British theatre and film. The course also includes a review module for easy daily practice. Start expanding and refining your accent skills today with this accessible course.