The accent problem of studying in Britain

The accent problem of studying in Britain

In fact, apart from the difficulties sometimes brought by local accents, there are also some troubles that slang words can't be understood. In addition, you don't know enough about British culture. These factors will affect your communication with the British people. It will take some time to get used to it before you can better express yourself in English and understand British humor.

Different regions have different accents.

Britain is divided into four regions, including Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. There are strong accents everywhere. Scottish accent is very strong, and Glasgow accent is particularly difficult to understand.

There are thousands of accents in Britain, and some places even have their own languages, such as Wales. Different regions will have their own special British accent, in other words, according to a person's accent, one can determine his place of birth.

A survey revealed 10, the most difficult accent in Britain. Scottish accent tops the list, followed by Newcastle accent, others include Birmingham accent, Liverpool accent and Glasgow accent.

In England, English in Newcastle, Birmingham, Manchester, York and other places has a strong local accent except Liverpool.

The easiest standard English to understand

Standard English English in southern England is closer to the so-called standard English. "London English" can't be completely said to be standard English. East London dialect has a strong accent, which is the accent of some people with relatively low social class.

English Putonghua has always been regarded as the standard English pronunciation and a symbol of British upper class. Generally speaking, the English used in BBC news broadcast is standard English. Many people practice listening and learn standard English by listening to BBC news.

English accent is not a problem.

After living in England for a period of time, you will gradually get used to the local accent. In fact, many well-meaning Britons will be more patient with "foreigners". They will try their best to express themselves in a standard and clear way and deliberately slow down their speech.

Some China students who have studied and lived in Wales and Scotland say that they don't think the local accent has a great influence on their study, especially in the classroom, most teachers' English is very standard.

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