What Folks Are Saying…

  • “Sarah English is a phenomenal dialect coach. Sarah and I jumped in with both feet. From the second we started speaking it was as though we’d known each other for years. She understands that the performer has to feel comfortable and in control of their instrument. Sarah is respectful but firm in making sure that the basic sounds and sense of the accent and performance are grounded and achievable. Sarah wears her training and experience comfortably and it was a privilege to work with her.”

  • "I am so glad I found Sarah when I did. In a short amount of time, I was able to work on three completely different accents and get them all to an audition-ready level. This is because of Sarah's ability to understand how her students learn and adapting her teaching accordingly. I have also recently booked a job in a Jamaican accent and thanks to Sarah's support, research and preparation out of my learning hours, I was able to walk out of the session with immense confidence in my work. Strongly recommend - you will not regret it!!"

  • “It was so wonderful working with Sarah. She taught me many different accents that will help in my acting life. Even with very short notice, Sarah would help me out. Thank you Sarah for all your hard work!!"

  • "I was extremely intimidated stepping into an accent like the sing-songy Cape Breton. With Sarah’s expertise, guidance and unyielding attention to detail it beame attainable and something I was looking forward to tackling. She made it specific to how I worked and the background of the character in a very small window of time.

    I would highly recommend collaborating with her and we will, without question, be working together again."

  • “Throwing it out there to all you actors that Sarah English is the BEST for accent coaching. I just had a session with her and it was the best accent coaching I’ve had! It was so clear, easy and amazing.”

  • "II have known Sarah for over 10 years.  I have worked with her both as an Actor and as her student and I have always found her dedication, joy, and attention to detail she brings to the work quite inspiring. In one hour…well to be honest, in less than 5 minutes of work, Sarah was able to quickly identify the sounds and subtleties of the dialect where I was still sounding Canadian. Not only was she able to easily help with mouth/tongue/sound placement issues but could also quite clearly show me phonetically, which personally helps me when working on dialects. 

    I have worked with lots of different dialect coaches throughout my career and I found working with Sarah to be par with these seasoned artists.  But one thing Sarah brings that sets her apart in my opinion, having worked as an actor in Canada, is that she fully understands the nuances of the industry here.  It made me feel that we were on the same page as we were able to quickly relate through past experiences."

  • “I really liked Sarah’s teaching style. For me personally, it works best for me. I have been taught by a few voice teachers but found her teaching style way more effective.” I am a visual learner and Sarah really catered to that. She would show videos as well as show voice techniques visually which helped me learn. She made me feel very relaxed and made me embrace my natural accent.”

  • “I've had the pleasure of working with Sarah on a number of different accents for my work as a voice actor. She has a very keen ear and always managed to find a way to communicate where I needed to make some shifts in the sound I was creating, and more importantly, how to do it. Working with Sarah was fun, interesting, and above all, effective. I would highly recommend her for anyone wishing to work on their accents. She is highly skilled and a total pleasure to work with. You can't go wrong!”

  • "Sarah has the care, patience and skill set that is unmatched. Her teaching is tailored to you specially allowing you to really accelerate in learning. Being a Welsh girly I never thought I’d be able to have an English RP accent or an American one. Within 5 lessons for each accent I can confidently say that she is nothing short of a magician. Simply the best around!"

  • "Talking about Sarah English is impossible to do given that speech is her dominion. Yes, she has a Masters Degree, yes, she is an actress, yes, she understands the vagaries of the voice world, theatre, film and public speakers. Yes, yes, yes. But someone who cares? About you, your progress? Has the expertise, tools, patience and willingness to go that extra little bit to get you where you need to be professionally?

    Don’t talk about Sarah English, speak with her."

  • “Sarah is an exceptional coach, with a wide breadth of knowledge. She has that rare ability to help you learn without it feeling like hard work. Don't be fooled by her Canadian accent, she's brilliant at the UK accents as well. That ability comes from a rock solid foundation in the art of accents, not just a good ear. You won't regret working with her!”

  • “Sarah is the dialect whisperer. She was patient, insightful, and illustrated clearly what part of my mouth I was training to create the sound . She made herself available at all times for practice, and had me send her voice notes of my progress on certain lines which gave me great comfort . Simply put, she’s a knowledgeable and talented teacher.”

  • “I've done accent training with Sarah on a few occasions and have loved working with her. As a young actress I wanted to perfect my US accent and she did a brilliant job of explaining how to achieve a more fluid and confident performance. She even took the time to come and do an in person self tape with me , helping me refine each word. I've learned so much from her and will most definitely be working with her again on my future projects.”

  • I have been honoured to have worked with Sarah as my voice and dialect coach on various projects. Her personalized approach has proven to be extremely helpful to me. I appreciate how she adapts her tools to my learning styles, which always eases the blocks I might encounter in my creative journey. Sarah has a deep understanding of the challenges and worries faced by actors who speak English as an additional language. By highlighting the qualities of my unique voice and accent, Sarah has positively impacted my confidence and expanded my toolbox.

  • “Sarah has really helped me build my American Accent, she has helped me understand the difference between British words and American words and how to use your mouth to create the sounds and she's so patient especially when I just don't get it. Basically, Sarah has taught me how to speak again which I never thought I would have to learn! “

    “Sarah is an incredible accent coach! She goes above and beyond to accommodate us on a short schedule, always available even at the last minute. Her teaching is precise and to the point. My child absolutely loves and enjoys the sessions, and thanks to Sarah’s guidance, my daughter has succeeded in auditions. I highly recommend her!” - Sara’s mum