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E67 - Accent prejudice - How 4 language learners speak up!
Jun 13, 2020
Language learners from the USA, Thailand, the Slovak Republic, and Russia discuss their experiences with accent prejudice while speaking English. They share the reactions they have received, the impact on their confidence, and the importance of embracing their accent as part of their identity. The episode encourages listeners to speak up and support introverted or insecure English learners.
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- Non-native English speakers face accent prejudice, where they are compared to different accents and assumed to think with an accent.
- Finding supportive communities is crucial for language learners to improve their communication skills and overcome accent prejudice.
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Experiencing accent prejudice
In this episode, various English learners from different countries discuss their experiences with accent prejudice. Ludmila, originally from the Slovak Republic, highlights that while most people respond positively to her accent, she has faced bizarre comparisons to accents like East Kentucky or Pennsylvania. She emphasizes that just because she speaks with an accent, it does not mean she thinks with one. Similarly, Mila from Russia shares that while she has not personally experienced accent prejudice, she is ready to face it and believes that only a silly person would not appreciate the hard work of non-native English speakers.
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