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You say "either" and I say "either"

You say "neither" I say "neither"
"Either" "either", "neither" "neither"
Let's call the whole thing off

George & Ira Gershwin

This week on the Fluent Show, I'm answering a listener question about accents.

  • What is an accent?
  • Can your accent change even though you're not trying?
  • Is it possible to learn a different accent?
  • Can you get an accent by listening to podcasts?
    • ...and more mysteries!

    Listen to the episode to hear my answers to these questions and find out why my approach when speaking a foreign language is like this:

    DO learn pronunciation (IPA if you like)
    DON’T worry about your accent

    Thank you to Antonio for this episode introduction.

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      Links:

      • Teach & Thrive Summit 2020 — Get your ticket in time for 24 June
      • Ask-A-Linguist: What is an Accent? – The LINGUIST List
      • LINGUIST List Home Page about Accents
      • Lingthusiasm • Lingthusiasm Episode 12: Sounds you can’t hear -...
      • The Fluent Show | Patreon
      • Language and Identities - Google Books
      • You Say Potato : A Book About Accents: Ben Crystal: 9781447276661: hive.co.uk
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