Beckhams 'take elocution lessons'

David and Victoria Beckham have started taking elocution lessons in a bid to boost their US career prospects, a report claims.

According to the Daily Star, ex-Spice Girl Victoria has decided that she wants to sound more like It girl Tara Palmer-Tomkinson because she believes that her accent is holding her back in the TV industry.

Meanwhile, it has been suggested that LA Galaxy footballer David wants to sound less "monotone" when he makes his own television appearances.

A source told the newspaper: "David is quite keen to move into TV work when he finally retires, probably after the next World Cup. He's got the looks and the knowledge, but knows his voice needs work.

"Victoria has also been keen to live up to her [Posh] name and speak more properly. She knows she has a very thick British accent and is sometimes misunderstood in America."

Fashion designer Victoria recently filmed a judging stint on Fox's American Idol.