British Accents

TASK: Before you watch this short report, look at some of the vocabulary . Match the meanings.

1. A quirk – quirks	a. To prevent someone from doing something
2. To hamper (something)	b. a peculiar aspect of a person’s character or behaviour.
3. Posh	c. A newcastle accent
4. Cockney	d. typical behaviour or speech belonging to the upper class.
5. Geordie	e. A posh accent
6. Plummy	f. An east London accent

TASK: Which word from above best fits the (X)?

1. The mystery virus has (X) many people’s travel plans.

2. They accepted her attitude and strange clothes as one of her little (X).

3. He went to an expensive school and was often teased for being (X).

TASK: Watch the short report and try to answer these questions:

1. What does RP mean?

2. What can happen to people with regional accents?

3. What is the last taboo?

4. Where does Caroline come from?

5. How has she changed while living in London?

6. Which elite school and university do man British men in top government positions go to?

TASK: Q&A

– Do you make positive or negatibe jugdements on people in yoru country based on their accents?
– Can you tell the difference between the different types of English

(i.e. American, British, Australian)?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8OLWDOvJ9E– What is your favourite type of English?