Accents are part of who people are. They carry history, identity, and pride. From the deep drawls of the American South to the lilting tones of northern England, these unique ways of speaking connect ...

LONDON — Anyone who’s been to a soccer match in Blighty will attest to the huge cultural significance of regional accents; a popular taunt across the terraces is “if you can’t talk proper, shut your ...

A good Scottish accent brings images of bagpipes, kilts, and dramatically weathered cliffs to mind—but a bad one can make you look like a bogging bampot. The difference lies in the pronunciation, ...

Southern accents have nuances to them. Here, a linguist explains how they came to be and what the key differences are. Beth Gwinn/Getty Images There isn't one thing that makes a Southern accent. The ...

One third of jobseekers tone down their accent in interviews, believing it is a hindrance rather than a help. However, this is in complete contrast to employers, many of which are crying out for staff ...

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Regional accents may be more prominent on radio and television in today's Britain, but the "Queen's English" remains the preferred accent for call centres and promoting ...