Weird 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,

<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

I 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

I 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

Sorry to contradict you, but that is exactly what is happening in the USA today. Speakers of other Standard variants and indeed taking classes in using Standard American English. The question is, why don't Standard American English speakers, want

There are a number of variations within the British accent. Here are some suggestions on how to improve your accent: 1. If you have any close British friends or acquaintences, speak with them as often as possible while imitating their

'Those of you who love a British accent might think again after you've heard mine! There's a "welcome" audio message here: http://www.satcure.co.uk/ And more stuff here: http://www.satcure.co.uk/audio.htm Just for the record, I was

British, British, British and a thousand times more - BRITISH. I adore British accent, and it doesn't really matter whether it's regional official or anything; I think it's the most beautiful language, both in sound (i.e. pronunciation, and

Well yes David, I would say that Estuary English is the dominant accent in Southern England these days and that's what I mean by "standard". To quote the nationmaster website that Jason mentions: "Estuary English is the form of the English

I'm an actor, I'm going to start learning some accents just so I have them in my bag of tricks. I was going to start with a single British one, then move on to other countries/accents, then just keep learning more. What would be a good general