Accents
Your Quick Guide To (Almost) Every English Accent
There are dozens (upon dozens) of English accents across the globe, but here’s a quick guide to the most notable.
Quiz: Can We Guess Which Region You’re From Based On Your Dialect?
Take our American accent quiz to see if the way you pronounce things and the words you use can help us guess which U.S. region you’re from.
Multilinguish Episode 5: Sexiest Accents
What are the sexiest accents in the U.S. and the world? And why do we find certain accents more attractive? In the final episode of season 1, we tackle these crucial questions.
Alexa Fails: When Virtual Assistants Meet Virtually Any Foreign Accent Ever
Alexa has an accent problem. Fortunately, this makes her an accidental comedian too.
The United States Of Accents: A Guide To The American Ways Of Speaking
There are a lot of American Accents out there, and we’re trying to explore all of them in our series, ‘The United States Of Accents.’
But We’re British! A Tour Of The British Isles In 8ish Accents
What does a “British accent” sound like? It depends who you’re asking and where you are in the British Isles. Here’s an overview of 8 regional varieties of British English.
The United States Of Accents: Announcer Voice And Other Radio Accents
Do radio announcers have a specific accent? You bet they do, and it hasn’t always been the same. Here’s a history of radio voices from the 1920s to today.
Improve Your Accent With These 5 Simple Tricks
Language learners often neglect honing a good accent in favor of focusing on grammar and vocabulary — but it’s important to practice your accent too! We explain why and explore some useful tips for improving it.
The United States Of Accents: Native American English
In this edition of United States of Accents, we talk about Native American English, or the Reservation Accent, and where it might have come from.
How Australian English Grew Its Wings
How did Australian English become distinct from British English? We explore its history from 1788 until today.
Is Your Friend Faking Their Study Abroad Accent?
Did your friend come back from college sounding a bit … different?
The United States Of Accents: New England English
If you hear “New England Accent” and think Boston: well, not exactly.
What’s The Difference Between A Language, A Dialect And An Accent?
Confused by what people mean when they talk about languages, dialects and accents? You’re not alone.
The United States Of Accents: Pacific Northwest English
In this installment, we’re exploring the elusive but definitely real Pacific Northwest accent.
