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RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English

#368 - Simple Guide to SPEAKING English with a BRITISH ACCENT vs. AMERICAN ACCENT

Dec 18, 2023
13:54
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Explore the significance of practicing and learning different accents, including the experiences of Renee Zil-weger and Amelia Clark. Learn about the differences in sounds and pronunciation between American and British English, and the importance of accent coaches in maintaining specific accents.
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Quick takeaways

  • American accents tend to open their mouths more sideways, while Brits open more vertically.
  • The profession of accent coaches is becoming increasingly important in the film and entertainment industry.

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American and British accents

The podcast episode explores the differences between American and British accents through humorous videos of people imitating each other's accents. The hosts discuss how Americans tend to open their mouths more sideways, while Brits open more vertically. They give examples of quintessential phrases used in New York and the South, like 'oh, for God's sake' and 'y'all.' The episode also features interviews with Renee Zellweger and Amelia Clarke, who discuss their experiences practicing different accents for their roles. Additionally, the hosts mention the influence of movies like 'Clueless' on American accents and explain the characteristics of Valley girl speech in Los Angeles.

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