15 Maja 2024 / News
‘Bengali Cockney, Black Cockney, East End Cockney, Essex Cockney, Jewish Cockney, Sylheti Cockney’: why community languages matter
In response to a community petition, Tower Hamlets council in east London has designated Cockney as a “community language”. This...
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13 Maja 2024 / News
Exploring the linguistics and social perceptions of Andalusian Spanish
Spanish speakers may associate Andalusian Spanish, the dialect spoken in Southern Spain, with underdevelopment and lower educational attainment, leading to...
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18 Marta 2024 / News
‘It didn’t stop me’: pushing beyond discriminatory remarks from customers to champion inclusivity
“Working in the reservations department and taking bookings via the phone was a daunting experience, as some guests were not...
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16 Februara 2024 / News
“Just Get Rid of It”: Hollywood’s Accent Problem
To what extent having an accent influences the career of an actor? Go to news
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13 Februara 2024 / News
Speaking in a local accent might make social robots seem more trustworthy and competent, say scientists
How should social robots talk? Some research suggests that people like robots to use a familiar accent or dialect, while...
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9 Februara 2024 / News
How TikTok created a new accent – and why it might be the future of English
People on TikTok have developed a specific accent - would you recognise it if you heard it? Go to news
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2 Februara 2024 / News
Why French regional accents are rare on TV
France lags behind the UK and US where local accents have been encouraged to breakthrough in media, says expert. Go...
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30 Januara 2024 / News
Clients have complained to my manager about my Scottish accent – some people say they're racist, but others insist I should talk slower
A Scottish woman who has faced criticism from clients over her accent has sought advice on how to deal with...
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26 Januara 2024 / News
Scottish postman loses accent discrimination tribunal
A Scottish postman was not racially discriminated against by an English colleague who repeatedly told him he couldn’t understand what...
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26 Januara 2024 / News
Stop stereotyping Appalachian accents
“My accent does not diminish my intelligence, nor does it give anyone permission to treat me like a caricature for...
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