April 16th is World Voice Day—a day to appreciate the way we speak. If you’re learning English, you’ve probably noticed that it comes in all kinds of accents. So, let’s take a look at some of the accents you’ll hear around the world!
Australian accent: In this scene from Crocodile Dundee, Paul Hogan talks about Australian animals.
Australian accent: In this scene from Crocodile Dundee, Paul Hogan talks about Australian animals.
South African accent: District 9 is a film about aliens living in Johannesburg.
English (Liverpool) Accent: The most-watched show on Netflix right now, Adolescence, has actors (the parents) who speak with a Liverpudlian accent.
American (Southern) accent: In this scene from the film Steel Magnolias, Dolly Parton talks about her neighbor’s outfit.
Canadian (Ontario) accent: We follow two stereotypical Canadians around town in this clip from Strange Brew.
Indian Accent: In the film The Namesake, an Indian family relocates to the United States.
Scottish (Glasgow) accent: Great actor Peter Mullan, on the set of Mane Is Joe by Ken Loach
Which accent is the easiest for you to understand? Which is the hardest? the nicest to your ears ? Let us know in the comments :)
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