If you speak with a Northern, regional or working-class accent in Britain, you may still be judged before you’ve even ...

Fantasy books and films are a massive hit with both readers and spectators. Although the tales occur in a fictional realm, the characters always speak with British accents instead of American accents.

Wizards, royalty, and TV villains: Auditions that need British accents are everywhere. That makes an accurate accent a useful tool to have. From the different types of British accents to how to ...

Why is it that when Americans — well, at least this American — hears a British accent, we think they’re smart, but the opposite, I’m sure, does not hold true? And not all British accents, mind you. I ...

Mastering English can be tough for many learners. And choosing the right accent can add an extra challenge. But which English accent is easiest to learn: British or American? The answer is not as ...

A convincing British accent can be surprisingly difficult for American actors, considering the vast differences between British and American English. One reason may be that British actors more often ...

American audiences love the British accent, something I’m immensely grateful for in my career. When I first came to the U.S., the locals would wobble their heads and say “allo I’m Bw-itish, ‘ow are ya ...

Earlier this year, I was at a high-end store in Greenwich, Connecticut, and as I was shopping, a salesperson approached me, offering her help. She was curious to know where I was from. “New York,” I ...

Introduction: language ideology: science fiction? -- The linguistic facts of life -- The myth of non-accent -- The standard language myth -- Language ideology and the language subordination model -- ...

Now you can get your Google Assistant device to say "g'day." The voice assistant features two new voices for English speakers in the U.S., with the introduction of being able to choose an Australian ...