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Jan 2025
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#425 - How Many of These ENGLISH ACCENTS...

REALLIFE ENGLISH
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English is fascinating thanks to the incredible variety of accents that make it a truly global language. Each accent tells its own story, adding richness, history, and personality to the way we communicate. In this episode, we’re celebrating that diversity by exploring 20 different English accents from around the world. Ethan will try his hand at guessing which country each accent belongs to and will even give imitating some of them a shot! Plus, we’ve included clips showcasing unique and challenging accents you might have heard in movies or conversations. Let’s dive in and see how many of these you can recognize or fall in love with!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

  • How they speak English in New York, Boston as well as practice Cockney accent
  • Why Southerners "drawl" or prolong their words
  • Some great Aussie words and expressions

 

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