Eleven! Eleven!
Have you ever worried about your own accent? Or the unfamiliar accent of other newcomers to Canada?
Even native speakers of English have problems with different accents, as shown in this comedy clip from the Burnsitown Comedy Show.
A hedge is a hedge...
In this comedy clip from Hot Fuzz (2007), we can see that age is also an important part of understanding regional accents...and in England no less!
Doesn't it drive you crazy when people can't understand your English?
Sometimes it is not you or your pronunciation, but the lack of flexibility from native speakers of English. In this clip, you may feel sympathy for the soldier speaking in his interview.
Saturday Night Live has fun with Scottish accents
Watch James McAvoy and Kate McKinnon play Scottish Air Control. A plane is in danger! Can they guide the plane safely to the ground? Although English has long been the language of aviation, there are still problems with unfamiliar accents and pilots all over the world.
Ismo and the Silent Struggle with English
Ismo has some suggestions for the English language and all those crazy letters we use...but don't say. Those letters are only for the page - not for the mouth.
Don't lose your Accent - Trevor Noah
Stand-up comedian Trevor Noah loves accents, languages, and the many ways people try to communicate with each other in our large complex world.
How to Speak like a Native Speaker
Listen to Marc Green talk about his success with learning new languages more easily and more quickly. However, remember to find your own strategies for what helps you learn faster. Every one of us learns differently. What works best for you?
Will English always be a global language?
Prof. David Crystal discusses the role and future of English as a global language. This very easy-to-follow discussion looks at the power of English, English varieties and accents, and the potential future of the English language.
Foreign Language Accents? What are they?
Why do we sound like non-native speakers of another language?
What exactly is a Canadian accent?
Paige Saunders explores the Canadian accent and its connection to the evolution of English.