Sarah Valentine

About The Accent Bank

Ten years ago, I had a vision: to create the largest online database of global voices from around the world — completely free for everyone to access and share.

As an Accent and Dialect coach, I understood the struggle actors face when trying to master authentic accents. Professional coaching is expensive, and quality resources are hard to find. Actors are often on tight budgets, yet they need access to real, authentic voices to perfect their craft.

That's why I created The Accent Bank — a free resource where actors can contribute their own accents and listen to recordings from real people around the world. Contributors send me videos, I upload them to YouTube, and embed them on this website, making it easy for anyone to explore and learn from authentic accents.

My mission is simple: to help actors hear the world, one accent at a time, without barriers or cost. Because everyone deserves access to the tools that help them succeed.

Sarah Valentine

Accent Coach • Dialect Coach • Actor • Casting Director

With over 30 years of experience, Sarah helps actors master authentic accents for film, television, and theatre. Her unique teaching method is easy to follow, and students consistently report picking up accents faster with her technique. As an experienced actor and casting director, she brings deep industry insight to her coaching.

HOW IT WORKS

Building a Global Voice Library Together

The Accent Bank is powered by contributors from around the world who share their authentic accents to help fellow actors

1. Contributors Record

Actors and native speakers from around the world record themselves reading a script in their authentic accent and send it to us.

2. We Upload to YouTube

Videos are uploaded to YouTube and embedded on this website, making them easily accessible and shareable for everyone.

3. Actors Learn & Grow

Actors worldwide access authentic accents for free, helping them prepare for auditions, roles, and develop their skills.

About Copyright

Once recordings are submitted and uploaded to the internet, contributors understand that content becomes publicly accessible. By contributing to The Accent Bank, you're helping build a free educational resource for the global acting community.

"Everyone deserves access to the tools that help them succeed. The Accent Bank is my gift to the acting community."

— Sarah Valentine, Founder

Ready to Contribute or Learn?

Join thousands of actors worldwide using The Accent Bank. Explore accents, contribute your voice, or take a course with Sarah.