{The Dashwood sisters - all with enviable British accentsin the 1994 film Sense and Sensibility}
Do you ever hear a voice or accent and think, "I wish my voice sounded that way?" Or hear a voice and feel like you are home. My home and comfort lies with the British accent. Oh, how I wish that I one! I can do a fairly good one but I always feel like a poser. While I was studying abroad in England, my poetry tutor told me that I seemed more British that himself - as I would always arrive to class with my "wellies," a pale blue trench, a copy of The Guardian, and a piping hot thermos of tea! I've been thinking a lot about England lately - how much I miss it. How I long to be back there, hearing that gorgeous accent (we'll leaved the Cockney and Northern English accents off that list) once more. I know that I will live there again - now it's just a matter of figuring out how to accomplish that dream! Below is an NPR recording of British author Neil Gaiman - hearing his voice inspired me to write this post! Also, the segment on reading for audio books is worth a listen!
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I love British accents! My mother has a slight one...and my bff is Scottish, so I've spent a lot of time around that acent. Love it.
ReplyDeleteoh i could see you thriving in england!
ReplyDeletei just watched the holiday (for like the fifth time? how is it so good every.single.time?!?) and fell for jude law AGAIN. my GOD, his accent + his face + his charm... it's irresistible!
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Yes, the British accent seems to bring instant credibility to anyone. People simply sound more intelligent even when they're saying the most common, everyday things. I agree it would be very cool to have an accent like that.
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