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American & Standard British Accent Intensive

With Sarah Valentine | The Actors Accent Coach

TWO ACCENTS. ONE DAY.
TRANSFORM YOUR CASTING POTENTIAL.

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Workshop Details

  • Saturday 27 February 2027

  • 10:00am – 5:00pm

    Full day, with breaks

  • TAPAC, Auckland

    The Auckland Performing Arts Centre
    100 Motions Road, Western Springs

  • £110 approx. $250 NZD

    Depending on exchange rate

  • 20 actors only

    Limited places for personal feedback

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20 actors only

Welcome

Want to sound convincingly American or British without feeling like you're putting on an accent?

Join internationally recognised Accent & Dialect Coach Sarah Valentine for an exciting, practical, full-day intensive designed specifically for actors who want to expand their range, improve their auditions and feel confident performing in two of the most sought-after accents in the industry.

This isn't your typical accent workshop. It's a day of discovery, laughter, practical techniques and those wonderful lightbulb moments when an accent suddenly clicks!

Using her signature Valentine Method, Sarah breaks down accents into simple, easy-to-understand techniques. No confusing phonetic symbols, no complicated linguistic terminology. Just practical tools you can use immediately.

Whether you're completely new to these accents or have been struggling to make them sound natural, you'll leave with a much clearer understanding of how to create and maintain them.

The Valentine Method

Simple, practical accent techniques you can apply straight away — no phonetic symbols, no jargon.

The Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Two complete accent breakdowns, taught in one practical, hands-on day.

Accent One

General American

  • Discover what makes an American accent sound authentically American.
  • Master the essential American vowel and consonant sounds.
  • Understand American R sounds and how to produce them naturally.
  • Learn the rhythm, melody and connected speech patterns that make American dialogue flow.
  • Identify the pronunciation habits that give away your natural accent.
  • Learn how to maintain a consistent American accent throughout a scene.
  • Apply everything you've learnt to scripts and performance.

Accent Two

Standard British

Contemporary RP

  • Develop a confident, natural Standard British accent suitable for contemporary film, television and theatre.
  • Discover the key sounds that define contemporary Standard British speech.
  • Master the vowel changes that make the biggest difference to authenticity.
  • Understand British consonants, including T and R pronunciation.
  • Explore the rhythm, intonation and musicality of British speech.
  • Learn how to avoid sounding overly formal, theatrical or exaggerated.
  • Put your new skills into practice with scripts and dialogue.
Included

What You'll Get

This is a hands-on intensive, not a lecture! Throughout the day, you'll receive:

A full day of professional accent training with an internationally recognised dialect coach.

Step-by-step accent techniques using the Valentine Method.

Practical exercises and guided drills to help train your ear, mouth and muscle memory.

Script and scene work to help you move beyond individual sounds and into believable performances.

Individual coaching and feedback to help you identify what needs adjusting in your own speech.

An understanding of your personal accent challenges, so you know exactly what to work on.

Tools and techniques to continue practising long after the workshop has finished.

A supportive, fun environment where you can experiment, make mistakes, ask questions and build confidence.

The Difference

Why This Workshop Is Different

Learning an accent isn't about memorising a list of sounds. It's about understanding how an accent works, recognising what your own voice is doing and learning how to make the changes naturally.

Sarah's Valentine Method takes away the confusion and gives you a clear, practical approach that actors can apply directly to auditions, self-tapes, rehearsals and performances.

You'll discover that even small adjustments can make an enormous difference to how authentic your accent sounds.

And because you're learning both General American and Standard British in the same workshop, you'll begin to recognise the important differences between them, making it easier to switch between the two.

2 Accents

In one day

25+ Years

Industry experience

Small Group

Personal feedback

Hands-On

Not a lecture

Suitable For

Who Is This For?

This intensive is ideal for:

Professional actors wanting to increase their casting opportunities.

Emerging actors building their skills for film, television and theatre.

Drama students preparing to enter the industry.

Actors who have attempted these accents before but struggle with consistency.

Performers who want practical techniques rather than complicated theory.

No previous accent training is required. Just enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to give it a go!

Sarah Valentine - The Actors Accent Coach
Meet Your Coach

Sarah Valentine

The Actors Accent Coach

With over 25 years of experience in the international film and television industry, Sarah Valentine brings a unique combination of acting, casting and accent coaching expertise to her workshops.

Having worked both in front of and behind the camera, Sarah understands exactly what actors need to deliver convincing accents under the pressure of auditions and professional productions.

Her signature Valentine Method has helped actors around the world approach accents with greater confidence, clarity and authenticity.

With a global social media following of over 1.5 million, Sarah has become one of the most recognisable accent coaches online, known for making accent training accessible, entertaining and genuinely effective.

25+

Years Experience

1.5M+

Followers

Int'l

Coach

The Essentials

Workshop Details

Date

Saturday, 27 February 2027

Time

10am – 5pm

Location

TAPAC — The Auckland Performing Arts Centre

Located in Western Springs College
100 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022, New Zealand

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Investment

£110 approx. $250 NZD

Per person — NZD amount depends on exchange rate

Group Size

20 actors only

Spaces are limited to ensure everyone gets personal guidance and feedback

What to bring

A notebook, pen, water and your enthusiasm!

Breaks

There will be a lunch break and shorter breaks throughout the day.

Photography & Filming

Please note that this workshop will be photographed and filmed.

Photography and video recording are a planned part of the workshop experience. Sarah Valentine and her team may capture accent demonstrations, practical exercises, group activities and behind-the-scenes moments throughout the day.

Selected photographs and video clips may be used on Sarah Valentine's websites, social media channels and other promotional materials to showcase the workshop experience and her accent coaching.

By booking, you acknowledge that filming and photography will take place during the event. Permission to publish identifiable images or recordings for promotional purposes will be obtained separately. Please contact Sarah in advance if you have any concerns about being filmed.

Contact Sarah with any concerns

Ready to Expand Your Accent Range?

Imagine walking into your next audition feeling confident that you have the tools to deliver a convincing American or British accent.

That's what this workshop is all about.

You won't necessarily perfect two accents in a single day, but you will walk away with a clear understanding of how they work, what you personally need to change and practical techniques to keep improving.

Two accents. One intensive day.
New skills. New confidence. More possibilities.

20 actors only. Spaces are limited to ensure participants have the opportunity to receive personal guidance and feedback.

Book Your Place — £110

approx. $250 NZD depending on exchange rate

Saturday 27 February 2027 · 10am–5pm · TAPAC, Auckland

Book your place now and let's get talking!

sarah@sarahvalentine.com