 Re: How to learn an accent?
I would like to know how NOT to "learn" an accent. I find that, living in an area where all my peers are native speakers of American English, it has become impossible for me to retain my original (consciously acquired) British accent. Then again, I don't sound entirely American (especially when I become aware of my speech and try to change it back to the way it used to be), so it often has a confusing effect on people. I guess it has to do with my own prejudice, but I always thought of RP as better for us foreign learners.
My favourite accent to hear is southern Irish, and I often listen to rte online just to enjoy those Irish tones.
As an example of a Briton (and a Welshman at that) doing great American accents: Christian Bale (American Psycho, Batman Begins) nails it. |