Acting with English as an Additional Language
Acting with English as an Additional Language
This course runs for two weeks in July and August 2026.
Our Acting with English as an Additional Language course is ideal for international actors wanting to explore acting in the English language.
Highlights
Explore a variety of voice and text techniques.
Work with specialist LAMDA tutors and industry professionals.
Learn how to act with confidence in the English language.
Is this course for me?
Course Level: Professional
Age Requirement: 21+
This course is most suitable for experienced and professional actors for whom English is an additional language.
Overview
Location
In-person at LAMDA
Course Fee
£1,325
Course Length
10 Days
Entry Requirements
See requirements below
Course Date
Monday 27 July – Friday 7 August 2026
From 10am – 5:30pm each day
Excluding weekends
Application Deadline
Friday 17 July 2026 at 3pm (BST)
About the course
Gain confidence acting in the English language with this two-week course, designed for actors for whom English is an additional language.
Working with specialist LAMDA tutors, you'll explore a range of physical, vocal and imaginative methods of connecting to text and character when working in an additional language. You'll also spend time with casting and industry professionals, with whom you'll explore the possibilities of working in the English language as an international actor.
You'll leave the course with a technical process for working on texts written in the English language, and increased confidence in approaching English language text and English language acting projects.
What will I learn?
- Explore Text Analysis (with particular emphasis on nuance, idiom, vernacular and syntax).
- Discover how to connect to character and text written in the English language.
- Learn about how to approach auditioning in English as an international actor.
Is this course for me?
This course is most suitable for experienced or professional actors. Our expert tutor will adapt to the specific requirements and experience of the cohort, and you can expect to be challenged and supported to ensure that you get the most out of the course.
You'll get the most out of this course if you're an actor for whom English is not your first language. We believe that this course is particularly suited to professional actors looking to build confidence in working in the English language.
This is a professional level course, and is designed for participants with some acting experience.
View all entry requirements, including age and experience level, below.
Key Information
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Tutor information to be announced.
Please note that from time to time we may need to change the advertised tutor due to availability. In these instances, we will always replace the tutor with an alternative LAMDA tutor or associate.
This course is for participants aged 21+.
We reserve the right to verify any qualifications you have highlighted in your application form.
In order to train on this course, you should have a level of English that is approximately IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English Language experience.
You can test your level using the Cambridge English Language Assessment or the CEFR’s Self-Assessment Table. B2 Proficiency is roughly equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Book for this course through LAMDA directly. We advise you to book early as places are limited.
Course Fee: £1,325
If you meet the eligibility criteria and if spaces remain available, you will be offered a place on the course. If you're not eligible for this course, you'll be contacted by our Admissions Team and will be offered a place on another relevant course or refunded the course fee.
Places on this course are offered on a first come, first served basis, and we encourage you to submit your booking as early as possible to ensure a space on the course.
If you'd like to discuss the course and eligibility criteria with our Admissions Team, please get in touch.
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Please see below for information about our cancellation / refund policy.
