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ShelleyV · Mon 27-Aug-07, 07:43 PM

Hi there all,

I cannot believe the teachers who said that it is best to teach with an American accent - I mean how arrogant is that?

Why is American the authentic pronunciation anyway?
And which American, the Texas drawl or the New Yoika?

What about British English, surely that is the reference if there is one? But wait! Which British? The queen's? How many people actually speak with a plum in their mouth anyway?

As for an Aussie or South African trying to speak with an American accent, that could be seriously funny.

All I can say is be yourself and relax!

Mon 27-Aug-07, 07:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
ShelleyV Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Nationality: British Occupation: Teacher / Author Location: Posts: 14	Re: American accent, but wait, I love my Aussie accent! Hi there all, I cannot believe the teachers who said that it is best to teach with an American accent - I mean how arrogant is that? Why is American the authentic pronunciation anyway? And which American, the Texas drawl or the New Yoika? What about British English, surely that is the reference if there is one? But wait! Which British? The queen's? How many people actually speak with a plum in their mouth anyway? As for an Aussie or South African trying to speak with an American accent, that could be seriously funny. All I can say is be yourself and relax! __________________ Kind regards Shelley Vernon www.teachingenglishgames.com Free games for 4 to 12 year olds and www.teachingenglishgames.com/3-5.htm Free mini-series of games and a story for preschool children