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682. Key Features of English Accents, Explained

Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

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The Use of 'Us' and 'Me' in Northern Accents

This chapter discusses the use of 'us' and 'me' instead of 'my' and 'I' in certain English accents, particularly in the north of the UK. Examples of this linguistic feature are provided, along with a dialogue from a comedy show. The hosts and a listener explore the application of 'me' at the beginning of sentences, its association with pirate speech, and the perception of northern accents.

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