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Accents

English Accents

    Objectives:

    - You will know that there are different accents in English

    - You will be able to point out differences in specific pronunciations between accents

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    This lesson contains 13 slides, with interactive quiz, text slides and 4 videos.

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    English Accents

      Objectives:

      - You will know that there are different accents in English

      - You will be able to point out differences in specific pronunciations between accents

      Slide 1 - Slide

      What is an Accent?

      Slide 2 - Mind map

      Do you recognise this?
      Spoken fragment

      Slide 3 - Slide

      You are going to watch 2 videos in which people talk English.

      - Can you guess which accent is spoken in the video (tip: take notes during the video)

      Slide 4 - Slide

      Slide 5 - Video

      Slide 6 - Video

      Assignment:
      • In small groups you will choose an accent and research it.
      • You will prepare a presentation in which you include (at least) the following information:
      - Geographical / Sociocultural information
      - Distinctive features 
      - Example (e.g. YouTube)

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      Slide 12 - Video

      Slide 13 - Video