Bio:

Lynne combines a background in psychology, business, and accounting with years of experience raising a family. After completing her CELTA in 2017, she trained as a Neurolanguage Coach® and now runs her Glasgow-based business, helping learners navigate Scottish English while building confidence in their own voice. Her focus on clear, practical communication stems from understanding that speech clarity – whether from international or native English speakers – is key to effective interaction.

Jennie is a Neurolanguage Coach and pronunciation specialist with a DipTESOL (2019), and is certified as a Neurolanguage Coach®. Having taught English since 2010, Jennie has supported teachers through her own business since 2020, helping them develop confidence and practical pronunciation skills. Jennie has presented at international conferences including Bridge International (2024), IATEFL (2025), PronSIG (2025), and IATEFL Themes (2025), and has a published article in University Grapevine (Issue 29, September 2025).

Together, Lynne and Jennie combine research-informed practice, real-world experience, and a learner-centred approach to empower teachers and learners to make pronunciation a confident, actionable skill.

Session synopsis:

Teaching Pronunciation with Confidence: From Awareness to Action

This interactive workshop (50 minutes) helps Neurolanguage Coaches feel more confident integrating pronunciation into their everyday sessions. We’ll explore key aspects of pronunciation including intelligibility, word stress, connected speech and intonation. Participants will experiment with classroom-friendly techniques, such as shadowing, mouth yoga, chants and minimal pairs, leaving with adaptable tools to use in their coaching sessions, to help their learners communicate more clearly and confidently.

Audience Takeaways:
– Understand the distinction between accent and pronunciation
– Recognise the importance of listening and awareness before production
– Explore practical ways to teach word stress, rhythm and intonation
– Gain ready to use classroom activities for pronunciation work- Build confidence in addressing pronunciation in everyday sessions.