Do accents really differ across Ohio? Study investigates
A study from Ohio State University looked at how accents may vary across the Buckeye State. The study is part of a long-term ...
Can you tell where Ohioans are from by their accents? Study investigates
A study by Ohio State researchers found that Ohioans’ perceptions of accents in different regions of the state do not always match their ability to recognize them in actual speech, and that ...
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Let's enjoy some laughter says Lancashire's Mina Anwar ahead of homecoming Shirley Valentine shows
Take a look at our exclusive chat with Lancashire TV star Mina Anwar ahead of her upcoming performances in her home county.
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Media and stereotypes influence how we judge different accents
People judge accents based on stereotypes, not real speech. Many fail to recognize vowel shifts in everyday conversation.
How Oscar-nominated screenwriters attempt to craft authentic dialogue, dialects and accents
The 2025 slate of Oscar nominees recognizes many writers, directors and actors whose scripts and performances don’t ...
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The Uncomfortable Genius of Mike Leigh
Although clearly a man of the left, Leigh (like Dickens) is less interested in society than human nature. Some of his ...