Accents

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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

What is an Accent?

What (other) English accents
do you know?

Do you recognise this?

Spoken fragment

This is Welsh - Not an accent, nor a dialect, but a language (like Frisian).

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)

Which accent of English is used
here?

1. British English
2. American English
3. Canadian English
4. Australian English

Which accent of English is used
here?

1. British English
2. South American English
3. Scottish English
4. British Old English

What did you notice?

What  can you say about the differences between the two accents?

Listen carefully: is this American English or British English?



Can you also explain how you know?

You aren't my aunt

1. American English
2. British English

Listen carefully: is this American English or British English?



Can you also explain how you know?

I've written the word 'button'

1. American English
2. British English

Listen carefully: is this American English or British English?



Can you also explain how you know?

Fragile

1. American English
2. British English

What are the main differences
between RP and GA?

accent.gmu.edu

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)

American English  VS  British English

You are going to watch a video where you'll hear the difference

between American English and British English.

• Make notes of what you hear
• Pay attention to the difference in pronunciation