Speak English Now Podcast: Learn English | Speak English without grammar. #002 English Accents - Why are British and American so Different
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Mar 17, 2017 AI Snips
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Accent Divergence
- The American and British accents were similar in the 18th century.
- The standard British accent changed radically, while the American accent remained relatively unchanged.
Industrial Revolution & Accent Change
- Newly wealthy families during the Industrial Revolution tried to distinguish themselves through speech.
- This led to the development of "received pronunciation," a standardized, elegant accent.
Conversation Simulator
- Georgiana recommends using the "conversation simulator" method to practice speaking.
- Answer simple questions about a mini-story to improve fluency.