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What your accent says about you (and your identity), with Rob Drummond

What your accent says about you (and your identity), with Rob Drummond

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1092. Your accent may be saying more than your words. Sociolinguist Rob Drummond explains how accents shape our identities, how they differ across social classes, and why changing your accent can affect how you’re perceived.

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