Pronunciation & accent
Refine the sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation that help listeners follow you with ease.
Clearer · More natural · More you
Explore British English pronunciation coaching →Queen’s English · Private coaching · British English
Business English,
pronunciation &
presentations.
Personalised business English lessons, pronunciation and presentation coaching for professionals. Communicate clearly and confidently in meetings, presentations and conversations with international colleagues and clients.
★★★★★Trusted by learners working towards clearer, more confident communication
One-to-one · Online · Worldwide
Make your ideas easier to hear.Daniel Britten · Coach
Watch & practise · New video lesson
The two TH sounds: /θ/ and /ð/
Watch Daniel demonstrate voiceless TH in “think” and voiced TH in “these”, then try: “They both thought the weather on Thursday was soothing.”
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W and V: hear and feel the difference
Watch Daniel demonstrate /w/ and /v/, then practise: “A vampire called Victor went to a weird wedding at the weekend.”
Watch & practise · Free video lesson
British English with Daniel
Hear the difference. Practise the GOAT vowel /əʊ/ with Daniel, then try: “Oh no, my phone is broken.”
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The /ɑː/ sound: car and bar
Hear Daniel demonstrate the long /ɑː/ vowel in Standard Southern British English, learn why the “r” is silent in “car” and “bar”, and practise: “My dance class went to a bar to take a photograph.”
Meet Daniel
A quick introduction.
Hear directly from Daniel about pronunciation, presentation coaching and professional spoken English.
Pronunciation & presentation coachSound, stress, rhythm and confident delivery
Thousands of teaching hoursFocused, practical coaching
Hundreds of students worldwideExperience across cultures and contexts
Former BBC communicatorClear, audience-aware communication
What we can work on
Communication that feels like you.
Practical business English and communication coaching for adults who use English at work. Build the language, fluency and delivery you need for your role.
Presentations & public speaking
Shape pace, emphasis and delivery so your message lands with confidence in front of colleagues and clients.
Prepared · Composed · Persuasive
Explore English presentation coaching →Business English for work
Develop the vocabulary, expressions and fluency you need for meetings, client conversations and everyday work. Practise explaining ideas, asking questions and communicating across cultures.
Confident · Precise · Effective
Explore business English coaching →Coaching formats & fees
Choose the way you want to learn.
Work one-to-one or learn in a group. A free consultation is available to get started.
✦ Free consultation available
Private coaching
One-to-one lesson
Personal coaching focused on your goals.
£80
per lesson
Lesson package
10 lessons
A focused programme with continuity.
£700
for 10 lessons
Lesson package
20 lessons
Build skills steadily over time.
£1,300
for 20 lessons
Learn together
Group sessions
Pronunciation and spoken communication coaching for groups.
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for group pricing
Not sure which format is right for you? Get in touch and tell Daniel what you’re looking for.
Ask about coaching ↓A considered approach
Precise feedback.
Personal progress.
The goal is not to erase who you are. It is to make your meaning clear, your delivery intentional and your voice at home in English.
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Start with your context
We identify where you use English, what feels difficult and what you want to be able to do next.
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Notice what matters
Close listening reveals the specific pronunciation and delivery patterns that will make the biggest difference.
03
Practise with purpose
Work with practical techniques and material connected to your real conversations, presentations and goals.
04
Carry it into your work
Build a toolkit you can use independently, with clear feedback on the progress you are making.
In their words
Progress you can hear.
Selected excerpts from student feedback. Each excerpt preserves the reviewer’s original wording.
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Daniel is an exceptional teacher and an absolute pleasure to work with. He has a remarkably discerning ear for identifying even the most subtle imperfections in one’s speech, and he is adept at providing precise, technically informed guidance to help speakers refine and master their delivery. For anyone looking to take their public-speaking abilities from very good to truly exceptional, I would wholeheartedly recommend Daniel.
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The English lessons, which I took this summer, were superb. Daniel is an exceptional teacher who combines deep expertise with genuine enthusiasm. He explains complex concepts clearly, adapts to your learning goals, and creates an environment where you actually want to learn. Being a very interesting person, Daniel makes the lessons feel like a meeting with a friend. Highly recommended.
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This class is fun, engaging, and informative; I’ve truly gained so much knowledge here. It is an ideal space for professional development. Even for those already working in a professional English-speaking environment, this course is essential for sharpening your skills and reaching the next level.
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Daniel is a fantastic teacher! He highlights things that other teachers have missed. Most importantly, he's perfectly prepared and tailors his methods to each student. As a lawyer with many years of experience, I highly recommend learning English with Daniel.
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I've been learning with Daniel for 6 months. Daniel is an excellent pronunciation coach. His clear guidance and practical techniques have helped me reduce my native accent and speak more naturally. I feel much more confident presenting to native English speaking colleagues and communicating effectively in a professional environment.
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Daniel completely changed my perspective on learning English. His lessons are engaging, practical, and encouraging, and in just a few months I’ve made noticeable progress. I feel more confident speaking, understand the language better, and no longer fear making mistakes. I highly recommend Daniel for his patience, dedication, and excellent teaching.
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Daniel has been helping me work on my accent, and I’ve really enjoyed the lessons. He’s shown me details about British pronunciation I’d never noticed before (such as all the minute details about linking words together in speech, which really makes a difference) and explained how to actually produce the sounds properly. The lessons fly by, they’re fun and useful. What's great is that Daniel has a wonderful sense of humour, but he's also very focused on achieving results - a perfect combo in a teacher :)
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A little about Daniel
Clear speech
opens doors.
opens doors.
British pronunciation specialist · Writer · Former BBC communicator
Experience with a human touch
Expert listening.
Thoughtful coaching.
Daniel teaches business English and coaches pronunciation and presentation skills. A former BBC communicator with thousands of hours of teaching experience, he has taught hundreds of students from all over the world. He helps intermediate and advanced English speakers communicate more naturally and confidently at work, drawing on extensive experience with intercultural communication.
Daniel has also worked as a journalist, writing articles for a variety of British newspapers and publications, including The Times, The Observer, The Telegraph, The Independent and the New Statesman.
His coaching is shaped around the person in front of him: their professional context, their priorities and the details of speech that matter most to their listeners. Sessions are structured and technically informed, with room for real conversation and the subjects you care about.
Daniel also holds a TEFL teaching qualification.
Pronunciation & intonationCore specialismOne-to-one onlinePersonalised sessionsAdults & professionalsIntermediate to advanced
A first conversation
Let’s make your next
conversation count.
Share a little about what you’d like to work on, and Daniel will be in touch.