Teacher changes accent to avoid 'village idiot' tag

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A Bristolian teacher explains how he has modified his accent since teaching in Manchester, as a means to avoid the perceived negative stereotypes of his native accent.

Period23 Feb 2017

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  • TitleBBC News
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date23/02/17
    DescriptionPlease see link below for my article on a teacher's accent modification, involving a switch from a rhotic to a non-rhotic accent, given that the former can be seen as 'unsophisticated' in modern-day Britain.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-39028994
    PersonsAlexander Baratta
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  • TitleTeacher changes accent to avoid 'village idiot' tag
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date23/02/17
    DescriptionHere I discuss the changes a Bristolian teacher has made to his accent to accommodate his teaching in Manchester.
    URLwww.bbc.co.uk/news/education-39028994
    PersonsHannah Richardson
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