Did you know in British English the letter ’T’ can be pronounced in 5 different ways?
1) The True ’T’
2) The Glottal ’T’
3) The Light ’T’
4) The Stop ’T’
5) The Lazy ’T’
+ The Flap ’T’ (Am)
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It's nonchalant. Nonchalant. It's light and breezy, as if you could care less, which is the point of RP. Now, its meaning is calm, relaxed, unconcerned, usually in situations when others may be flapping around like started pigeons.
"She gave a nonchalant shrug when asked about her perfect pronunciation."
"Despite the chaos around him, he remained completely nonchalant." "He
nonchalantly corrected his friend's pronunciation."
So, say it slowly at first. Non-sha-lant. You could also add a casual shrug for the full effect to nonchalant. RP speakers often use words like nonchalant to sound elegant and understated. And if you say correctly, you sound more sophisticated and slightly mysterious.
Have a good day. Bye. Do it nonchalantly.
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The 1-Minute RP Workout. Drill 1.
Hello, Ollie is here. Let's do some connected speech practice. Listen to the vowels in context. I'm going to give you three phrases which I would like you to repeat.
Now remember, hold the vowel, don't squash it. RP is about control, not speed.
And think BBC narrator, not rushed barista. Okay?
Phrase number one: I heard a bird in the church.
Two: We ought to talk, but I can't be sure.
And number three: That boot's too small for your foot.
There we go. Practice those vowels. Go forth and enunciate.
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I’d like to share a book from my shelf by Sir James Matthew Barrie — Peter Pan, of course! With its magical elements—the boy who never grows up, pirates, fairies like Tinker Bell, and the enchanting realm of Neverland—it’s a timeless classic. If you haven’t read it yet, I highly recommend you do.
But today, I stumbled upon something unexpected. While exploring contemporary playwrights, I came across a one-act play by Barrie titled The Twelve-Pound Look. At first, I wondered: Could this be the same man? And indeed, it is! This short but brilliant piece is no more than 25–30 pages (though I can’t say exactly, as I’m reading it on my e-reader). Despite its brevity, it packs incredible depth and wit—far from the whimsical world of Peter Pan, yet equally masterful.
How can one writer be so versatile? Barrie’s skill as a playwright differs from his storytelling for children, but both are extraordinary. If you’d like to read The Twelve-Pound Look, I’ve included a download link below—it’s available for free on Project Gutenberg, so no need to worry about royalties!
Without spoiling too much, here’s a hint: The play revolves around a woman who leaves a wealthy man, and the key to her freedom lies in a typewriter machine. That’s a simplified version, of course, but I won’t give away more—read it yourself and enjoy this hidden gem!
Now, let me read you an excerpt…
A Twelve Pound Look by J. Barrie.
Spoiler: The Fantastic 'N' sound!
How to pronounce the N-tastic 'N' Sound…
(spoiler: The Fantastic 'N' sound)!
Here's a Nutty 'N' fact: 'N' is one of the most common consonants in the English language! It's basically the social butterfly of the alphabet.
