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ESL British and Irish Accents

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    Post-listening game for ESL Learners: Accents of the UK and Ireland
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  • Which accent is known as "The Great Communicator"?
    Received Pronounciation (BBC Accent)
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  • Where the accent known as "Cockney" spoken?
    London (and East Anglia)
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  • Somerset in the West Country is known for a rare consonant sound in the English language. What is it?
    The strong and bold "R"
  •  15
  • Yorkshire and Lancashire accents are prevalent in which area of the British Isles?
    Northern England
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  • Where is the accent known as "Scouse" spoken?
    Liverpool
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  • In which part of the Isles can you find an accent with "rising inflections"
    Northern Ireland
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  • Which accent is known for its "poetic quality"?
    Dublin (Leinster/Southern Ireland)
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  • Which accent is often confused with Scandinavian accents?
    Highlands, Scotland
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  • Glottal stops are common in which part of the British Isles?
    Glasgow (Scottish Lowlands)
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  • Which accent is described as "heavy" and "a bit drunk"?
    South Wales (Cardiff)
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  • Which accent is described as "breathy"
    North Wales
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