http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aBritish+AccentSearch results for 'tag:British Accent' matching tag 'British Accent'en-USXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/CanTellOnesSocialBackgroundAccent/jlbgp/post.htmSat, 04 Jul 2009 16:27:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:806138bonjour_rosemaryHello, yesterday my friends and I had a rather interesting chat concerning the issue of accents in the UK. We all know that there are many different accents in the UK. I can recognise some local accents, such as Liverpool and Yorkshire. I understand that accents vary from geographical areas to generations. People can tell that someone is well-educated by the way one speaks (terminology). Yet, much more than that, it seems to me that most British can instantly tell someone's social background when they hear s/he speaks. Why is that? One time I met two people who have different accents, but my friend said they both went to public schools (well I'm aware that going to public schools doesn't necessary mean one is from upper class...http://www.englishforums.com/English/BritishAccent/jcvdk/post.htmWed, 03 Jun 2009 01:41:04 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:762732paradingHello~ I want to know the various British accents as the regions. yesterday, I've heard the 'Geordie accent' and 'Liverpool accent'. I haven't known those words exist before. How do the people speak who has Geordie accent or Liverpool accent? Is there any other accents you know about in England? if so, tell me. Thank you~http://www.englishforums.com/English/IntroHelpPlease/wvqdr/post.htm#692509Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:13:37 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:692509mister micawber. Age, race/ethnicity and gender are three key determinants of language use. Age determines the lexical choices we make, and it can determine the use of HRT (High Rising Terminal) , a feature of some English accents in which statements have a rising intonation pattern in the final syllable or syllables of the utterance. Race and ethnicity are also determinants of language use because each regional variety of a language has a slightly different lexicon, and this is key to identifying the specific ethnic group. Gender is also a key determinant because gender contributes to word choice and accent, with a vast majority of females over males speaking cultivated Australian. But first, in order to fully comprehend the significance of these...http://www.englishforums.com/English/TwoDialectsForMe/wdbpn/post.htmThu, 05 Mar 2009 22:49:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:683464kooyeenWeird problem. I'd just like to hear as many opinions as possible. I have learned a lot of stuff about pronunciation, and I like to learn as much as possible, to keep improving my English. However, I have never seriously practiced spoken English, that is, I might know the single sounds and features, I might be able to pronounce single words or sentences, but when it comes to talk naturally and fluently I really get stuck, just because of lack of practice. I would like to start practicing, somehow, and since I have always focused on American English, I should just find an American to talk with, right? Nope. Because I realized that focusing on American English only might not be the best thing. I realized I need to know some British English...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Accent/2/hjdrz/Post.htm#678953Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:54:27 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:678953gunawanHi All, Right, it is precisely depending on how we got used. For instance, I was accustomed to listen to American English because TV shows broadcasted in my country are mostly from US rather than UK. And once I tried to listen to English accent via BBC, I got confused. Too many emphasises when you say a British English word. But lately, I'd rather speak in British accent because it sounds sexier, in my opinion Cheers,http://www.englishforums.com/English/ToolsCopeRealLifeCommunication/hqvkq/post.htm#668497Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:24:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:668497kooyeen<Where are the books that teach spoken English ? I'm a go there? What a ya doin? Ah'll see ya domorrow. > They're on there way: English Pronunciation in Use Intermediate I doubt that's really comprehensive. I think I once took a look at that book, out of curiosity (I have always been interested in the American accents, but now I am starting to get interested in British accents too). I just got the advanced version of that book, if I have time I'll take a look inside, I'm curious, but I doubt it's as comprehensive as I would like it to be. What I would like is something that describes the phonetic structures and features of the most common dialects (or of some dialects), but relatively simply, not something at academic level. Like...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Accent/hjdrz/post.htm#650198Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:43:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:650198sin_girlI just love american accent.. always spoke US English.. is it easier to understand than British accent?.. well.. i think here's how everyone got used.. i have a friend who speaks British Eng, and even she was in US and lived there for a while, she still speaks British.. that's only cause in the school her teacher taught her british accent, and she just got used.. America didn't change her.. even she sounded "strange" for others, she couldn't understand why.. she just spoke English.. the way she knew it and learned it.. i think there's nothing to discuss.. we can say - i like US accent more than British one, and we can say conversely.. anyway we all speak ENGLISH))http://www.englishforums.com/English/Accent/hjdrz/post.htmSat, 03 Jan 2009 19:41:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:629736mikailamerican accent is easy to understand; british accent is something terrible for me. is this my personal problem?http://www.englishforums.com/English/BritishPronunciationAmerican-Prononciation/9/jmpn/Post.htm#603199Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:20:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:603199athelasI just simply can't choose one accent since I like many different dialects of English for different reasons. Received Pronunciation (contemporary one) : It's own sophistication and clearness. But what I like the most is neutralised and refined RP like Hugh Grant's. I find upper-class or traditional RP a little bit annoying. I also like British way of spelling words(centre, flavour, etc.) and the words not used in America or Canada (cheers-when saying thank you, telly, etc.) Other regional accents of Britain : I love cockney, estuary, scottish, and Irish accents. General American : Its Rhythmicity and simplicity. It sounds more friendly than British accent. Easy to pronounce and comprehend.http://www.englishforums.com/English/BritishPronunciationAmerican-Prononciation/9/jmpn/Post.htm#603198Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:20:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:603198athelasI just simply can't choose one accent since I like many different dialects of English for different reasons. Received Pronunciation (contemporary one) : It's own sophistication and clearness. But what I like the most is neutralised and refined RP like Hugh Grant's. I find upper-class or traditional RP a little bit annoying. I also like British way of spelling words(centre, flavour, etc.) and the words not used in America or Canada (cheers-when saying thank you, telly, etc.) Other regional accents of Britain : I love cockney, estuary, scottish, and Irish accents. General American : Its Rhythmicity and simplicity. It sounds more friendly than British accent. Easy to pronounce and comprehend.http://www.englishforums.com/English/BritishPronunciationAmerican-Prononciation/9/jmpn/Post.htm#601760Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:34:49 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:601760anonymousSure, the English language originally came to be spoken in what is geographically the United Kingdom, but I don't think you can say that they "devised" it themselves. Languages evolve and come to be spoken of their own accord, and you recieve the knowledge of your first language from your parents. I am American, my parents are American, but my ancestors are British. Does that give me less of a claim to the language than those whose British ancestors remain in England instead of coming to the "New World"? I'm not trying to argue with your opinion; I love the British accent! More than my own, in fact. I just don't think that the logic behind your argument is sound. When the same language evolves...http://www.englishforums.com/English/BritishAccentSpeakBritish-Accent/5/jjdc/Post.htm#601196Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:18:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:601196anonymoushiya, do you know any private person/tutor in London who can train me in British accent. thanks dollyhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/NeedLearnBritishAccentSeoul-Korea/gmxlv/post.htm#589742Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:28:15 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:589742anonymousDon't agree. My university specialized in teaching english with American accents and I've known plenty of people that grew up in other parts of the world that learned english with a British, maybe imperfect, accent.http://www.englishforums.com/English/EnglishTeacherWantedGuangzhou-China/pgnp/post.htm#586931Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:14:19 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:586931anonymousDear Sir / Madam, Good morning. I am an English teacher for five years now. I can teach any age group and am astute upstaires and I am fun to be with. I am non-native but I’ve gotten a North American / British accent plus a BA in English language . I am in Guangzhou. I won’t led you down. Keep in touch IF interested for further details. Sincerely, Mr Divine Sangbonghttp://www.englishforums.com/English/HowToGetRidOfAccent/13/gxkl/Post.htm#586585Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:16:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:586585anonymousI have an accent no one has. I'm Colombian. People do find you more interesting but it is annoying sometimes. My accent is kind of different and people often think I'm Russian. They ask "Are you Russian?" all the time. They ask so often that I just decided to say yes. I want to hide my accent because I'm in drama. I can use a British accent if I want to but i CAN'T use American accent. It's just too difficult. So it's kind of hard to get good parts when you have accent. I really want help! I watch tv all the time and I talk with my friends a lot, but it's no use!http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseBritishAccent/3/djxcv/Post.htm#584119Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:51:04 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:584119anonymousHi! Im English! Think he's in Briget Jones' Diary - has to be the most funniest films i have ever watched! It's a common accent.The same one that I have. Rachel xhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/BritishAccentSpeakBritish-Accent/4/jjdc/Post.htm#580544Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:01:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:580544anonymousYour a Real actor?! that is so cool i want to be an actress but... well in my school play i need a accent too..http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseCorrectWriting/gqrkb/post.htmSat, 25 Oct 2008 00:47:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:579905raenI don't know what I'd call it. Not an essay, there's no arguement techinically, just an opinion. I wrote it as a practice in writing racticing rather than voicing an opinion, although every bit of it is genuin. I had trouble deciding on the name for the subject matter, but this name, "Collocation, the adjective-noun part", is the best I could do. There must be a name for it, because it exists. Please review it, and correct for grammars and comment on the wording, style, conciseness, clarity ect.....I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks. Form over substance: for the eager and unsuspecting Callocation, the adjective-noun part..beware of it. It stands next to a phony foreign accent, the #1...http://www.englishforums.com/English/HelpWithTenses/gpzhk/post.htmTue, 14 Oct 2008 20:13:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:576395lakegirlsHi, I don't know if this is the right forum, but I need help with tenses. There is 20 pages to my novel and I need to make sure that they are all in the right tense. So I wouldn't be too much trouble could someone please help. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Chapter one: Hot-dogs and wine. “She did what with what?" April Fisher asked in a voice that suggested she had never heard something so disgusting and equally dirty. She sat Indian style on her soft white Egyptian cotton bedspread with a glass of 1916 Margaux red wine in one had. It was her mother’s most expensive wine, but the girls had been drinking wine since the age of thirteen and it was nothing out of the ordinary just to...http://www.englishforums.com/English/NeedLearnBritishAccentSeoul-Korea/gmxlv/post.htm#564913Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:50:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:564913badegineI'm not staying in the area you prescribe, but I am a native Brit and have experience in the teaching of elocution. I will happily give lessons for a minimal cost via Skype or a similar medium - which shouold quickly bring tangible results. There will be difficulties as the previous poster lists, but the task - although almost impossible to ever fully achieve - is not nearly as difficult to achieve a very high proficiency in as the last post makes out. Please contact me immediately if you are interested in taking up my offer.http://www.englishforums.com/English/NeedLearnBritishAccentSeoul-Korea/gmxlv/post.htm#564690Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:04:06 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:564690anonymousI hate to burst your bubble, but it is almost impossible to learn to speak English with a British accent unless you are born in the following non-English speaking countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany and Holland. It is (only) possible for the inhabitants of these countries because they all belong to the Germanic language family. Now, even so, many of them never really lose their accents despite their English proficiency. So, imagine how difficult it would be for a speaker of an East Asian language.http://www.englishforums.com/English/NeedImprovePronunciationKorea/gmxkq/post.htmWed, 10 Sep 2008 00:17:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:564314jaesung leeHello there, I am trying to improve my English pronunciation (British accent) I've never had a experience to study about any English accents before, but now I decided to learn Brithsh English accent. Is there anyone who's staying in Seoul and do speak British Accent? you can e-mail me : (please put your personal information in your profile)http://www.englishforums.com/English/BritishAccentSpeakBritish-Accent/4/jjdc/Post.htm#562363Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:05:16 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:562363a cornish pastyIf anybody wants to master a British accent I strongly suggest watching a whole load of British TV shows. Don't watch American movies or shows with British characters in them, as their accent is usually highly exaggerated to please American ears.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ChangingAmericanBritishAccent/hhkg/post.htm#555650Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:42:01 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:555650anonymousI didn't necissarily switch accents... But I spent about two years in London for work and in about the first three weeks I started having difficulty pronouncing words. I'd trip over my tongue often and started chopping off syllables. It ended after a while but for some time I had to consciously focus on enunciation to get anything out. When I came back home for Christmas to my family my mother noted that I had dropped the harsh 'a' sound and was saying 'ah' instead. But other than that I picked up my old Washingtonian accent immediately back in America. My accent was definitely effected by exposure to British accents but it was more of a watering down than anything else. I'll never get a pure British accent...http://www.englishforums.com/English/ChangingAmericanBritishAccent/hhkg/post.htm#555572Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:39:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:555572lincoln punchI tried, but failed. It's really difficult even though English is not my first language. I love how British English sounds, but I feel more comfortable and confident when I speak in American English. Besides, some vowels, like British 'short o' sound is really hard for me to pronounce. It's probably because I learned American English first.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowCanIPronounce/gklpx/post.htmMon, 11 Aug 2008 21:02:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:553704mubrik88HI, Can we pronounce these words without the R ? GIRL WORLD Is this the American accent or the British accent ?http://www.englishforums.com/English/ChangingAmericanBritishAccent/hhkg/post.htm#553425Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:48:21 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:553425bldudasI find myself doing this sometimes, especially after I have watch British shows. I have been told by my Dad and brother that I was talking like a British person and to talk normal! I am from the U.S.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseBritishAccent/3/djxcv/Post.htm#552197Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:53:26 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:552197anonymousHi,I’m Terese, Sweden. It’s exactly what happened to me when I first saw that movie. Have read the book and have started to look at British television only. I would love to have an accent like that. I don’t have any tips I’m afraid, but I would like to learn with somebody, if you are interested. Love, Terese Ps. knows where to find some of Keira's old movies on internet completely free of charge, and I bet it has some of Hugh Grant's as well.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ChangingAmericanBritishAccent/hhkg/post.htm#551007Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:30:32 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:551007anonymousYes, this almost always happens to me when I watch British programs (I am Canadian). Interesting to know that I am not the only one. I don't find I pick up any specific British accent, but I find that I pronounce different words in different accents.http://www.englishforums.com/English/BritishAccentSpeakBritish-Accent/4/jjdc/Post.htm#548853Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:53:49 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:548853anonymousIf you're not doing a posh accent - 'th' words such a throat, threat, something, think, thing, that have the 'th' sound - involving using your tongue between your teeth to say them - if you get what I mean (!) are pronounced with the 'f' sound so froat, fret, somefing, fink, fing. Although the actual word something - is also pronounced in the general London area as sumfing, sunfink, summink and summing or even dropping the k and g. have lived near this area most my life, but not sure which of these is prevelant in the Brixton area!!!! (guess not very observant!!) Also as i think somone said, drop your g's. ie for words like thinking - so say more as thinkIN and not thinKING. Also aitches - drop them -...http://www.englishforums.com/English/IWantAScottishAccent/14/bhjqr/Post.htm#548517Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:28:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:548517anonymousOkay FYI a Scottish accent IS NOT and English accent!! It is a Scottish accent and Scotland is part of Britain so therefore a British accent!! (NOT ENGLISH)http://www.englishforums.com/English/SpokenEnglishBritishGuess/gwhnk/post.htm#542692Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:52:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:542692mr wordyShe has a rather posh British accent. She is saying: "I know it can't be much fun for you at the moment darling."http://www.englishforums.com/English/WouldPour/gwrhn/post.htm#540759Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:34:43 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:540759nona the britHe is saying 'will' but he has that British accent where 'l' sounds like 'w' so I can understand your confusion.http://www.englishforums.com/English/TheWordGreenwhich/gwrzb/post.htm#540550Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:10:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:540550mr wordyIt's spelled "Greenwich" (well, the ones I know are anyway). I'm from England, and I pronounce it "Gren-itch", with the first "e" pronounced as in "met". Some people in England say "Grin-itch", the "i" as in "bit". I suppose I can just about visualise someone with a rural British accent saying "Gran-itch". I'm not qualified to advise on US or other pronunciations. As for why ... I don't really know, but it's easier to say it with a short first vowel, so may have been corrupted for that reason.http://www.englishforums.com/English/MeUsingTheBritishAccent/ghgbw/post.htm#537280Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:03:29 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:537280mister micawber. I suggest: My using a British accent is not becoming. My use of a British accent is not becoming. Your first example (with 'me') is becoming more acceptable but remains casual.http://www.englishforums.com/English/MeUsingTheBritishAccent/ghgbw/post.htmSun, 06 Jul 2008 06:52:05 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:537276jkbelieveIs this sentence wrong? "me using the british accent is not becoming" I thought it was grammatically flawless but my friend thinks otherwise he says "my using the british accent is not becoming" is the correct way to say it. p.s how about this "my using of the british accent is not becoming" thank you very muchhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/Narnia/gvpmn/post.htm#526066Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:55:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:526066kooyeenThat what I call a "British accent that doesn't sound awful, affected, formal", so an accent that I like. Good choice! The good thing I noticed right away was his glottal stops instead of T's. And T's are not pronounced at the end of a word either. The other consonants are not released too much at the end of a word either. That way, you don't get a "A little bit" pronounced like it's a series of spits, but you get "A li(t)l bi(t)".http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseBritishAccent/3/djxcv/Post.htm#521999Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:34:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:521999anonymousHi Alex, I am looking for accent reduction coaching. Can you provide me the training. Regards Ananyahttp://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseBritishAccent/3/djxcv/Post.htm#512830Mon, 12 May 2008 14:26:32 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:512830anonymousOK, I've been watching <i>way</i> too much Doctor Who, and now sound like Rose. You can try that...   ~Ariahttp://www.englishforums.com/English/IsAmericanEnglishLazyEnglish/13/bhwl/Post.htm#512581Sun, 11 May 2008 22:16:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:512581brazilian clownAll I know is that British accent sounds better but surprisingly...however, I'd rather to speak the American one because words come out easier regarding the pronounciation..of course sometimes when I watch some American movies is unavoidable to dislike some colloquial expressions...some used by rappers, for instance..http://www.englishforums.com/English/HaveQuestionAboutBritishAccent/22/ghk/Post.htm#502601Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:34:27 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:502601nona the britIn the same way that I (and many others) cannot tell the difference between American and Canadian accents. I know it drives the Canadians bonkers! It is obvious when you are local to that part of the world but difficult for others. I also cannot tell the difference between Australian and New Zealand accents. Again, it's probably totally obvious to locals but to others, the similarities are more striking than any differences.http://www.englishforums.com/English/8DiffrerentEnglishPronunciation-Mp3/zpmpj/post.htmMon, 31 Mar 2008 18:36:01 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:495032lonelymelodyThere are many different English accents spoken throughout the world. Some of them are very difficult to understand for an English learner who has been taught the Standard English. However, not only is being familiar with different accents fun, but it helps better communication and understanding. It will also help to know speakers background culture and thier interests. I have always been curious to pinpoint a speaker accent to theire hometown city, but it has not been easy task. Here is a link to an Mp3 file, with 8 different sentences, spoken by 8 different natives. Pleas someone who is familiar with these accents localize these people towns. Please be specific and just don't say American, say their town or state. ...http://www.englishforums.com/English/BritishAccentSpeakBritish-Accent/4/jjdc/Post.htm#490461Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:40:57 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:490461anonymousfirstly Brixton is not a suburb. It is very close to the centre and has a strong urban vibe. Your accent will depend completely on who you are. If you are a white Brixtonian who gre up in the social housing esates - you'd speak South (Saf) London, if you're black then you'd speak witha rather strong Jamaican accent or again Saf London. If you have not grown up in the area - you could easily speak a relaxed London Tinted RPhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/BritishAccentSpeakBritish-Accent/3/jjdc/Post.htm#490386Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:44:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:490386anonymousHow to Speak in a British Accent Trying to speak in a British accent is not really easy. Along with the accent are mannerisms that go along with the British themselves. There are many different accents, depending on the area of Britain that one lives, which makes it even harder to pick up their accent. Steps Understand that all English accents (barring those from the West country and parts of Scotland) lack a rhotic r ; i.e. don't roll your "r"s and that not all British Accents are the same; a Scottish accent varies greatly from an English accent, but are both British. Know that some English accents may be that the 'T's are not pronounced and that the u in stupid and duty is pronounced...http://www.englishforums.com/English/TranscriptionSentenceScouseAccent/zmgbp/post.htm#482896Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:22:50 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:482896kooyeenHi, hmm, I see, but that wouldn't be a good transcription then. The way it would be read would vary from person to person. For example, you could say that people from Boston don't say GOD, but GAWD. Well, all the speakers with the cot-caught merger (that is, thy don't distinguish between those two vowels) would say that transcription is not really good. Another example could be "closer" in a British accent written as "closa"... but that doesn't tell you anything about how the "o" is pronounced, and that's different in the US. Anyway, I am not a native speaker, so I'm sorry I can't help. Hopefully someone else will tell you more.http://www.englishforums.com/English/BritishAccentSpeakBritish-Accent/3/jjdc/Post.htm#481898Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:49:26 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:481898anonymousThere are many different British accents, but if your American and doing the show in America, then the easiest thing to is talk to you director and find out how the accent should sound. Tipically, you can (for low class 1790s British citizens) is cut off you 'h's. Hello becomes 'ellow' and how becomes 'ow'. Another low class 1790s thing is to over emphisize the 'O's. Bottle becomes 'boutle' (pronounced 'boughtale') and so on. For a modern accent, talk through your nose more, and sound proper. The easiest way to learn is to talk to native British people, watch British movies, or if you can't find any real British movies, Pirates of the Caribean, or Oliver Twist. Then focus on making you...http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhichAccent/2/dkgpp/Post.htm#478172Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:21:42 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:478172anonymousIt realy depends on where you plan on doing business. I am told by individuals who are trying to learn English as a second language, that they find the general American accent (I suppose the one spoken by TV anchors: see The Today Show or Good Morning America) easier to understand than the British accent. So I guess in that aspect, the American accent would be preferable in the proffesional or business world. As an American, I find the British accent cool, but that could be just because its an accent other than my I own. I say choose the accent where you will be. If you're going to be living and conducting business in the UK then by all means learn a British accent.http://www.englishforums.com/English/BritishPronunciationAmerican-Prononciation/8/jmpn/Post.htm#474964Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:42:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:474964peter85I like both of them but I'd like to be more specific: American: It isn't as nice as British accent but I think is clearer than British accent (at least for spanish native speakers,like me) as It has a stronger pronunciation of the R,a very common letter in Spanish language.The only american accent that I don't like is the one from deep america? I mean Alabama etc... British:Of course I think the best british accent is the one from the famous triangle London-Oxford-Cambridge,although,obviously, not everyone living in that area has a good british accent.Like Nona said It depends on the background and education of each person.In the other hand,we find Midlands,Northern (england) and Scottish accent.The one spoken in Midlands is not...http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowLearnTalkBritishAccent/11/brjvc/Post.htm#471938Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:59:01 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:471938anonymoushi im harrypotter my number is --- (Phone number removed) --- ifu want to have a british ccenthttp://www.englishforums.com/English/HowLearnTalkBritishAccent/11/brjvc/Post.htm#469170Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:11:24 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:469170anonymousYou have to be British to be in Harry Potter. J.K. Rowling (the author) told the film makers to only let British people in the movies. That's why everyone is British. Sorry.