Learn to Speak in a British Accent (One-Time) With a Professional Actress

Completed by 1283 learners

Ages 7-12

Live One-Time Class

In this one time class, students will learn how to speak with a British accent from a professional actress.

Christina Palacios

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(436 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

2-8 learners per class

50 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

(Please note: students will need to be able to speak and understand English to get the most out of this class.)  Come and learn to speak in a British accent with a professional actress.  I performed in several plays in England (when I lived there working in the professional theatre for 10 years) with my British accent.  When I spoke to some of the audience members after the show, they couldn’t believe I was American, “why are you speaking with an American accent?” they asked.  And I said, “I am American, I was doing a British accent.” And they couldn’t believe it. I’m going to teach you how to speak like a Brit in this interactive class.
So come along and learn and have everyone think you’re British.  Important: please be prepared to participate in this interactive class so that I can help you perfect your British accent!  In each class, we will start with vocal warm ups and then we will practice the unique sounds and phrases for the British accent.  Finally, we will practice speaking our brilliant accent with rhymes, scenes and monologues.  

NOTE: As Christina is a working actor there is a possibility she may have to transfer a class to another day and time if it conflicts with her shooting schedule. In the event that this happens, an alternate date will be offered to which she will transfer your child. If for any reason your child cannot attend the make up class on the alternate date – you will be refunded. Please note: Christina does everything she can not to have to transfer any class.

Learning Goals

Students will be able to speak with their British accent to their family and friends with confidence.

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External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Christina Palacios

Joined June, 2020

4.8

436reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Hello Students!
My name is Christina.  I am half Spanish and half American.  I live in Los Angeles.  I grew up traveling the world.  I lived in Germany for 6 years as a child.  I speak Spanish.  I am a former pre-school and elementary school teacher with over 10 years experience who taught in the US, Spain and England. 

My teaching philosophy is based in the Reggio Emilia approach, which is an educational philosophy and pedagogy focusing on student-centered and constructivist self-guided curriculum that uses self-directed, experiential learning in relationship-driven environments.   Reggio Emilia approach is based on the principles of respect, responsibility and community through exploration, discovery and play.

I love teaching.  The things I love teaching the most are making up a story and acting it out, how to speak in a British accent, play acting in a British accent, and moving and acting to music, as well as Spanish and Shakespeare.  

I am an actress in LA.   In LA, have been on network TV shows such as Good Trouble, American Housewife, Transparent and Criminal Minds. In London, I have extensive professional theatre experience.  I performed in many Shakespearean plays such as The Merry Wives of Windsor, Macbeth, The Winter’s Tale, As You Like It, A Midsummer’s Night Dream, to name a few as well as several Oscar Wilde plays, Restoration plays such as The Country Wife, and contemporary plays such as The Shape of Things and Three Birds Alighting on a Field along many others. 

I have my teacher's certification for pre-school and elementary school with an ESL endorsement.  I also have a double BA in English Literature and Anthropology from the University of Virginia.  I graduated from Drama Studio London, in the UK where I was awarded the Peter Howitt scholarship.  I also attended RADA in London.  

I love to instill confidence, leadership, community, creativity and fun in all of my classes.  Learn with me and we will have fun and you will learn skills that you will remember forever.  My fluffy cat Bongo might join us too!