Hello, I'm Emma, the founder of Pronunciation With Emma, based online but rooted in the tradition of British English teaching. I started this venture to help intermediate and advanced English learners speak with clarity, confidence, and correct British pronunciation (Received Pronunciation / Modern RP). Pronunciation With Emma offers courses, one-to-one coaching, a membership, and free resources so students can stop being misunderstood and start being heard and feel confident about their accent in English.
I've taught English and pronunciation for over 16 years. I hold a BA Honours in English Language and Linguistics, an MSc in Education: TESOL, and a Cambridge CELTA teaching qualification.
Over those years, I’ve seen many students left frustrated: they had good vocabulary and grammar but still got asked to repeat themselves. I believe that with specific, guided pronunciation training one can bridge that gap.
Thus Pronunciation With Emma was born: to turn complex pronunciation theory into practical, usable lessons. I began by posting free pronunciation videos on Instagram and YouTube, focusing on British English sounds, stress, rhythm, and intonation. I created a free "pronunciation pack" for learners and offered short, focused lessons to grow my community.
Many learners felt intimidated by phonetic transcription and "listening and repeating" without structure. To fix this, I broke down every lesson into bite-sized modules with clear practice instructions and progress checks. I also introduced regular feedback through weekly recordings and corrections rather than vague praise.
Learners reverted to old pronunciation habits in casual speech. My solution was to create "habit reinforcement" exercises and implement spaced repetition tasks to cement improvements.
As the community grew, I launched Emma's Pronunciation Hub, a monthly membership where students get structured lessons, feedback, workshops and community support. The Hub includes:
Video content has been my biggest driver. My lesson "How to Learn English Pronunciation (Beginners) – FREE PDF" went viral and brought many new subscribers.
On Instagram I share very short pronunciation drills ("in 90 seconds or less") which attract engagement and new students to my courses.
I share pronunciation tips, behind-the-scenes, and personal stories to build trust.
Many students refer friends after seeing noticeable gains.
Content is your biggest marketing tool. If your teaching is helpful and shareable, people will bring others. Don't wait for perfect systems; launch, test, and learn. Early feedback from real learners taught me far more than planning. I also learned to prioritise retention (how to make learning stick) not just acquisition. And always give real value before asking for payment, as free resources build trust.
If I were starting again, I would:
I plan to expand the 1:1 British English Pronunciation Programme (12-week intensive) and open more slots. I'm working on larger cohort programmes (group training) and possibly institutional licences (for universities or companies). I also want to build a mobile app for daily pronunciation drills and micro-practice. My goal is to help more non-native speakers, especially in business and academia, be understood, respected, and feel confident.
Pronunciation with Emma offers online courses, coaching, and a membership community created to help intermediate and advanced English learners improve their British English pronunciation. The goal is to help you speak with more clarity and confidence, ensuring you are understood every time you speak.
These courses are designed for intermediate and advanced non-native English speakers. If you have a good grasp of vocabulary and grammar but find people still ask you to repeat yourself, this structured pronunciation training can help you bridge that gap and feel more confident in your accent.
Instead of just asking you to 'listen and repeat', the courses provide structured, practical lessons with clear steps and progress checks. You receive personal feedback from human coaches, not just AI, on your weekly recordings. The focus is on building lasting habits through specific exercises and community support.
Modern Received Pronunciation (RP) is the type of standard British accent taught in the courses. However, learning it is optional. The programme encourages you to improve your clarity and intelligibility while preserving your unique accent and individuality.
You can begin with the many free resources available, including videos on YouTube and Instagram, to see if the teaching style works for you. From there, you can explore one-to-one coaching, specific courses, or join Emma's Pronunciation Hub for full access to lessons and community support.