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Liam

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5 (22 reviews)

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Accent Reduction - English
British English

Fluent in English but still judged by your accent? Fix the speech mechanics that cost you authority.

Name: Liam
Address: London, IS
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Price range: US$82

English speaking
Accent Reduction - English
British English

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About Liam

I trained at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts - the oldest drama school in the country - graduating with a First in Acting in 2017.
I didn’t start with the voice I have now.

I grew up in Yorkshire with a strong northern twang and weak articulation. In my audition for drama school, I was asked to repeat my speech because they couldn’t understand a word of it. That moment made something very clear: whatever talent I had, my voice was holding me back.

Once accepted, I was told directly that I would never work at the highest level without a highly accurate RP accent and elite articulation.
So I trained.

At drama school I learned phonetics, RP, and the physical mechanics of speech properly. I practised obsessively. When I went home during term breaks, friends would ask, “Why do you sound so posh?” or “Why are you changing your accent?”

What I know now - and what saves my clients years of frustration - is that accent change isn’t about identity at all.

The voice is a wind instrument, not a personality trait. When it’s used efficiently: without trapped airflow, strain, or tension; clarity, authority, and control emerge naturally.

For years I felt linguistically out of place: too northern in the south, not northern enough back home. Over time, that disappeared. What remained was my own voice; precise when I need it to be, relaxed when I don’t.

Today, I don’t think about changing my voice. I think about expanding it.
I focus on impact: how sound guides attention, how breath synchronises with thought, and how learned precision creates authority without effort.

I began coaching in 2019 while still performing as an actor in London, before returning to Yorkshire in 2020 to coach full-time online and refine this craft.

Since then, I’ve coached hundreds of people across thousands of lessons in RP pronunciation, elocution, accent shifting, and public speaking each year.

I’ve competed at Toastmasters Nationals (2024) and invested heavily in advanced communication and public speaking training. Everything I teach draws directly from this combined theatrical, professional, and coaching background.

Speechsmithy exists to close the gap between fluent English and authoritative English — helping capable professionals develop a voice that signals clarity, intelligence, and credibility without sacrificing individuality or authenticity.

So you can stop competing to be heard, communicate with ease, and focus on what matters most: excellence in your field.

That is what is I mean in becoming a Speechsmith in your own right: Someone capable of finding and forging the neuron pathways they need to match their communication skills with their ability to operate in the highest echelon in their chosen arena.

Specialisms:
Accent reduction (English RP)
Pronunciation & phonetics
Elocution & articulation mastery
Vocal presence & projection
Speaking on camera
Actor coaching

About the lesson

Many people try to change their accent by copying sounds.
That usually produces a voice that feels fake, effortful, or unstable.
My approach is different.

The goal isn’t to put on an accent;
it’s to build an English voice that feels natural, stable, and technically precise.

THE REAL OBSTACLE:

When you learned your first language, you trained a specific set of mouth positions and movement patterns.

When you speak English, you’re often still using those same positions - including breath control and vocal fold activation - even though English requires a different physical setup.

That mismatch is the root cause of most accent issues.
In practice, the problem isn’t the accent itself.

It’s the gap between the sound you intend and the sound the listener receives.

When pronunciation is imprecise, the listener’s brain works harder to decode the signal. Their attention strains, then fades and finally disengages, especially in noisy environments, fast speech, or complex discussions.

English ears are particularly intolerant of this extra cognitive load.

The aim of this training is to remove that strain entirely; so your listener can relax and receive your words effortlessly, while you focus fully on meaning and impact.

English RP contains 44 phonemes.

In our work, I identify exactly where your accent differs and teach the precise positions of the tongue, lips, jaw, breath, and vocal folds needed to produce each sound accurately.

WHY ACCENTS OFTEN SOUND “FAKE”:

Most people attempt accent change through imitation.
Without correcting the underlying mechanics, this creates a voice that feels artificial and collapses under pressure.

Lasting change happens only when correct positions are trained into muscle memory.

With short, precise daily practice, new patterns begin to run automatically, without constant monitoring or strain.

RHYTHM & FLOW:

Pronunciation alone isn’t enough.
English has a distinct rhythm and musicality: smoother, more legato, with specific transitions between sounds.

We train not only individual phonemes, but how the mouth moves between them; so your speech sounds fluent and continuous, not assembled.

SPELLING vs SOUND:
English spelling is famously inconsistent.
That’s why we cover every common spelling variation for each phoneme, so unfamiliar words never catch you out.

Example:
The “ah” vowel appears in heart, bath, castle, clerk, target market, marginal advantage, and many more.

You learn to recognise the sound, regardless of spelling.

WORKPLACE & PROFESSIONAL VOCABULARY:

If your focus is professional English, we prioritise business and workplace language so what you train can be applied immediately in meetings, presentations, and calls.

THE SPEECHSMITH'S RP GUIDE & YOUR FIRST CALL:

All clients receive the Speechsmith's RP Guide — a structured, six-step system leading you to RP pronunciation and effortless elocution excellence used with:
- Advanced second-language speakers
- Native English speakers
- Professionals who need clarity under pressure

The guide supports you at every stage with written instruction and video examples.

Your first call is a working session, not a sales pitch.

You’ll receive:
- A diagnostic of your key phonemes and rhythm
- At least one live correction
- A clear, personalised roadmap for next steps
- You’ll leave knowing exactly what’s holding you back — and how to fix it.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Accent profile
- A living document updated each session with priorities, corrections, and precise practice steps.
- WhatsApp support
- Send voice notes or videos between sessions. Check pronunciation before important meetings and get clear answers quickly.
- Phonetics training
- Learn to read phonetic transcriptions so you can pronounce unfamiliar words correctly without hearing them first.
- Voice fundamentals
- Resonance, breath, and tension addressed where needed to support articulation and projection.
- Public speaking (optional)
- Presence, pitch, pause, storytelling, body language, and interview skills can be integrated at any time.
- Practice material
- Phoneme drills, tongue twisters, vocal warm-ups, breath exercises, and articulator stretches.

WHO THIS IS FOR:
This work suits people who:
- Work in English-speaking professional environments
- Lead teams or communicate with international clients
- Are frequently asked to repeat themselves
- Feel self-conscious about their accent
- Want authority and clarity to match their intelligence
- Need reliable pronunciation under pressure
- Want to integrate naturally into English-speaking contexts
Ages 18+ only.

FAQs
How soon will I notice a difference?
Most clients feel clear physical changes within weeks. Others typically notice audible improvement within 6–12 weeks with consistent practice.

How long to a perfect accent?
A fully native-level accent takes time — often a year or more. Professional clarity and authority improve much sooner.

How many lessons do I need?
Around five sessions establish strong foundations. Ten improve linking and fine detail. Fifteen to twenty typically create self-sufficiency.

Do you teach grammar?
No. This training focuses on pronunciation, phonetics, and voice mechanics.

My accent is very strong — is that a problem?
No. Accent change is physical, not talent-based. Progress depends on training quality and consistency, not origin. I’ve worked with clients from:
India, Brazil, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria, Latvia, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Romania, USA, Guinea, Zimbabwe, Thailand, Philippines, Hong Kong, Ireland, Scotland, Russia, Hungary, Mexico, Belgium, China, England, and more.

How much practice do I need per day?
Five to ten minutes twice a day produces exceptional results. Short, focused practice beats long, unfocused sessions.

I’m older — can I still change my accent?
Yes. With correct practice designed for neuroplasticity, meaningful change is possible at any age.

Closing
There’s a reason the English RP accent is associated with clarity, trust, and authority.
But changing the voice alone is difficult — and often confusing — without expert guidance.

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Varia
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Perfect! Excellent teacher, very structured, friendly and clear!
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Varia

Perfect! Excellent teacher, very structured, friendly and clear!
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Emre
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Perfect! Liam is well organised, friendly, and solution-oriented. I really enjoyed my lesson.
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Emre

Perfect! Liam is well organised, friendly, and solution-oriented. I really enjoyed my lesson.
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Sandhya
- 5
Perfect! A wonderful tutor – knowledgeable, patient, and very clear in teaching RP. He provides constructive feedback, clear explanations, and practical exercises that make a real difference. My son has grown more confident and accurate in his speech thanks to Liam's guidance. Highly recommended!
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Sandhya

Perfect! A wonderful tutor – knowledgeable, patient, and very clear in teaching RP. He provides constructive feedback, clear explanations, and practical exercises that make a real difference. My son has grown more confident and accurate in his speech thanks to Liam's guidance. Highly recommended!
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ABDUL
- 5
Perfect! The lesson with Liam was an experience in itself.
I realised that I truly need to continue learning with him—his explanations are clear, and he delivers information in the simplest and most effective way.
Thank you, Liam.
I will definitely continue with you.
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ABDUL

Perfect! The lesson with Liam was an experience in itself.
I realised that I truly need to continue learning with him—his explanations are clear, and he delivers information in the simplest and most effective way.
Thank you, Liam.
I will definitely continue with you.
Hena
- 5
Perfect! Liam is an outstanding accent coach with a truly impressive teaching style. His lessons are structured, engaging, and tailored to individual needs, making it easy to see progress from the very first session. He breaks down complex sounds and speech patterns with clarity and precision, using practical exercises that are both fun and effective. Liam creates a supportive and motivating environment, which builds confidence and encourages consistent improvement. His extensive knowledge, professionalism, and passion for accent coaching shine through in every session. I can’t recommend him highly enough—he’s a fantastic tutor who genuinely cares about his students’ success.
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Hena

Perfect! Liam is an outstanding accent coach with a truly impressive teaching style. His lessons are structured, engaging, and tailored to individual needs, making it easy to see progress from the very first session. He breaks down complex sounds and speech patterns with clarity and precision, using practical exercises that are both fun and effective. Liam creates a supportive and motivating environment, which builds confidence and encourages consistent improvement. His extensive knowledge, professionalism, and passion for accent coaching shine through in every session. I can’t recommend him highly enough—he’s a fantastic tutor who genuinely cares about his students’ success.
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Jacob
- 5
Perfect! I’ve been taking lessons with Liam and I can confidently say he is an exceptional English accent teacher. His deep knowledge of Received Pronunciation (RP) and English phonetics has helped me understand the nuances of pronunciation in a way I never did before.

He explains everything with clarity, from vowel placement to intonation, and provides detailed feedback that makes a real difference. I’ve already learned so much, and I’m hopeful that with his guidance, my pronunciation will continue to improve. If you're looking for an expert in RP accent training, I highly recommend him!
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Jacob

Perfect! I’ve been taking lessons with Liam and I can confidently say he is an exceptional English accent teacher. His deep knowledge of Received Pronunciation (RP) and English phonetics has helped me understand the nuances of pronunciation in a way I never did before.

He explains everything with clarity, from vowel placement to intonation, and provides detailed feedback that makes a real difference. I’ve already learned so much, and I’m hopeful that with his guidance, my pronunciation will continue to improve. If you're looking for an expert in RP accent training, I highly recommend him!
Theo
- 5
Perfect! The lesson with Liam was very nice, he shared with me some fundamental knowledge about pronunciation and then we did some practical exercises as well. I really liked that he has a very good structure about the lessons and the homework.
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Theo

Perfect! The lesson with Liam was very nice, he shared with me some fundamental knowledge about pronunciation and then we did some practical exercises as well. I really liked that he has a very good structure about the lessons and the homework.
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Poster
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Perfect! I had an excellent experience working with Liam.
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Poster

Perfect! I had an excellent experience working with Liam.
Warren
- 5
Perfect! Very friendly, fun and was able to help me improve my accent thank you :)
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Warren

Perfect! Very friendly, fun and was able to help me improve my accent thank you :)
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Kivilcim
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Perfect! Liam is such a professional and knowledgeable tutor! 10/10 recommend
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Kivilcim

Perfect! Liam is such a professional and knowledgeable tutor! 10/10 recommend
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Edward
- 5
Perfect! Very detailed lessons with a lot of the mouth/tongue nuances that I find incredible helpful. Patient and professional! 5/5
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Edward

Perfect! Very detailed lessons with a lot of the mouth/tongue nuances that I find incredible helpful. Patient and professional! 5/5
Agata
- 5
Perfect! Liam is incredibly talented. His extensive knowledge and clear explanations have greatly improved my understanding. Thanks to his guidance, I now have a clear path for advancement. Liam is helping me reduce my accent and become a more confident speaker. I can't wait to continue working with him throughout the year. Agata
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Agata

Perfect! Liam is incredibly talented. His extensive knowledge and clear explanations have greatly improved my understanding. Thanks to his guidance, I now have a clear path for advancement. Liam is helping me reduce my accent and become a more confident speaker. I can't wait to continue working with him throughout the year. Agata
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ΒΑΣΙΛΙΚΗ
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Perfect! Liam is absolutely brilliant.. Dedicated and passionate top level professional, kind and multitasking ( when you want to apply your accent training in your acting career ) , supportive , generous ,sincere and experienced. I feel extremely fortunate and happy that i have found him. I highly, highly recommend him!!!
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ΒΑΣΙΛΙΚΗ

Perfect! Liam is absolutely brilliant.. Dedicated and passionate top level professional, kind and multitasking ( when you want to apply your accent training in your acting career ) , supportive , generous ,sincere and experienced. I feel extremely fortunate and happy that i have found him. I highly, highly recommend him!!!
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Hassan
- 5
Perfect! Liam is very professional , he is patient and always have new technique that was very helpful, I have learned a lot from him
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Hassan

Perfect! Liam is very professional , he is patient and always have new technique that was very helpful, I have learned a lot from him
Nicolas
- 5
Perfect! Liam is very patient. He takes the time to explain and make sure I understand every little nuances. He is delightful to work with and an excellent teacher. I highly recommend him.
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Nicolas

Perfect! Liam is very patient. He takes the time to explain and make sure I understand every little nuances. He is delightful to work with and an excellent teacher. I highly recommend him.
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Preethi
- 5
Perfect! I approached Liam to get help with accent reduction (Indian accent). Liam was quick to respond to all my queries. He is extremely patient in his teaching style, and is certainly well-trained in accent reduction. He knows the roots behind pronunciations and has a structured way of helping with accent reduction. Liam was also easy to work with, and was flexible in moving my classes when I needed to travel. He was also very professional, and on time. Overall, a pleasant experience and I do recommend Liam.
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Preethi

Perfect! I approached Liam to get help with accent reduction (Indian accent). Liam was quick to respond to all my queries. He is extremely patient in his teaching style, and is certainly well-trained in accent reduction. He knows the roots behind pronunciations and has a structured way of helping with accent reduction. Liam was also easy to work with, and was flexible in moving my classes when I needed to travel. He was also very professional, and on time. Overall, a pleasant experience and I do recommend Liam.
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Oleg
- 5
Perfect! I took Liam's lessons for accent reduction. He has plenty of ways to explain all those nuances of English speech. He also ported many exercises from his acting education into his toolbox. Overall Liam is a great, passionate and professional tutor!
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Oleg

Perfect! I took Liam's lessons for accent reduction. He has plenty of ways to explain all those nuances of English speech. He also ported many exercises from his acting education into his toolbox. Overall Liam is a great, passionate and professional tutor!
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Kim

I have seen Liam use his wide acting range over varied performances in theatre, radio & on film. His superb talent is matched by terrific hard work in perfecting technique & researching all aspects of his craft. Fellow actors regard Liam as an aspirational role model. I recommend him because he is both a consummate professional actor & a fun approachable tutor.
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Kim
I have seen Liam use his wide acting range over varied performances in theatre, radio & on film. His superb talent is matched by terrific hard work in perfecting technique & researching all aspects of his craft. Fellow actors regard Liam as an aspirational role model. I recommend him because he is both a consummate professional actor & a fun approachable tutor.
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David

Very knowledgeable, skillful experienced and professional. This guy has a lot of talent, I have seen him perform in a variety of roles. I have seen him provide mentoring, coaching and support other professionals in there development and career.
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David
Very knowledgeable, skillful experienced and professional. This guy has a lot of talent, I have seen him perform in a variety of roles. I have seen him provide mentoring, coaching and support other professionals in there development and career.
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Kenny

I spent three years training with Liam on one of the top acting degree courses in the UK. The skills he took from that course I have seen him put to use to help, train and teach others. Myself included. Liam has personally helped me with audition preparation for professional industry auditions, in which i have successfully got the job. As someone who excelled with vocal technique, accents and movement in his training, he is particularly adept at teaching these techniques to others. This coupled with insightful directors eye and a knack for finding the layers in text, make him the the perfect tutor for any of your acting needs.
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Kenny
I spent three years training with Liam on one of the top acting degree courses in the UK. The skills he took from that course I have seen him put to use to help, train and teach others. Myself included. Liam has personally helped me with audition preparation for professional industry auditions, in which i have successfully got the job. As someone who excelled with vocal technique, accents and movement in his training, he is particularly adept at teaching these techniques to others. This coupled with insightful directors eye and a knack for finding the layers in text, make him the the perfect tutor for any of your acting needs.
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Neil

Liam woodlands Mooney is an incredibly strong and versatile actor.
I have worked with him on a number of occasions and been impressed with his commitment and work ethic when presented with any role.
He has an interesting and organised actors process, which I has helped him to prepare for his professional roles, as well as an impressive vocal and physical skill base.
His acting work speaks for itself.
He also has great people skills and will be able to explain what is necessary for the student’s improvement.
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Neil
Liam woodlands Mooney is an incredibly strong and versatile actor.
I have worked with him on a number of occasions and been impressed with his commitment and work ethic when presented with any role.
He has an interesting and organised actors process, which I has helped him to prepare for his professional roles, as well as an impressive vocal and physical skill base.
His acting work speaks for itself.
He also has great people skills and will be able to explain what is necessary for the student’s improvement.
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Sasha

I went to drama school with Liam and I know him to be an incredibly talented actor and a reliable, trustworthy and motivating person. I highly recommend him. His work with text is incredibly detailed and thought-provoking and his grasp of physical theatre is also spectacular.
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Sasha
I went to drama school with Liam and I know him to be an incredibly talented actor and a reliable, trustworthy and motivating person. I highly recommend him. His work with text is incredibly detailed and thought-provoking and his grasp of physical theatre is also spectacular.
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