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Can adults pick up accents?

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It really depends. If you start to work with and model the individual sounds of an accent, and then incorporate the accent's rhythm and melody, you'll be off to a great start. Be sure to focus on sounds as well as overall intonation patterns to match the musicality of an accent.

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What is the accent of "good morning"?

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The word "good" sounds like the American way of saying it, with very little expression/emotion. "Morning" is pronounced as though you're saying "warning" in our accent.

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How do I write with an English accent?

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If you wish to write in an English accent, you should write with English (and not US) spelling, grammar and word usage. Become familiar with slang and colloquialisms from different regions of Britain, and read British blogs, newspapers, and magazines to become more comfortable with the writing style.

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What is the secret to pronouncing the words 'no' and 'go' with a perfect British accent?

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You need to resonate the vowel in the lips instead of the middle of the mouth.

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What is the difference between RP and American English?

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The RP accent is used in Southern Britain whereas the American accent is used in America.

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How do I say "now" with this accent?

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The word "now" is pronounced like "nehw," so the sound of the "o" sounds like a short "e."

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How can I learn to speak the language like a person born there?

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Socialise with native Brits, watch BBC and listen to English podcasts. There is no one British accent, so socialise/watch/listen to people who naturally have the accent you would like to imitate.

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