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Self-awareness is the core component for growth. Self-expression is a key skill we should all master. Having identified our weak spots and underlying fear, we can carefully target and work on our personal development. Your words matter, your grammar matters, your tone matters. It’s your voice, it matters!
All about the english accent (RP)
Articles on Accents
ACCENTS & PREJUDICE
Can Keir Starmer’s Mission Tackle Accent Bias in the UK? (2023)
One in four have accents mocked at work – survey (2022)
Accent discrimination is alive and kicking in England, study suggests (2022)
The regional accentism that secretly affects job prospects (2022)
Is Accentism the Last Taboo in Recruiting? (2021)
How accent prejudice reproduces inequalities (2021)
The single reason why most language teaching in traditional schools is made wrong
“You Were Hot Until You Opened Your Mouth”: Accent Bias In Dating (2020)
British people still think some accents are smarter than others (2019)
British people still judge how smart others are by their accents (2019)
Definition and Examples of Accent Prejudice or Accentism (2018)
Teachers with Northern accents are being told to ‘posh up’, here’s why (2018)
Accent Bias: How Can We Minimize Discrimination In The Workplace? (2018)
Here’s Why Your Accent Keeps Changing Depending Who You’re With (2016)
Why Do Customers Hate Your Offshore Call Center So Much? (2014)
Does a regional accent hold you back? (2014)
Bilinguals and Accents – Most bilinguals have an accent in one of their languages (2011)
What Does Your Accent Say About You?
VOTES
The English have the world’s sexiest accent (2018)
The Brits Claim The World’s Most Dateable Accent (2015)
ITV: What’s the most attractive accent?
DATING
A Third of People Get The ‘Ick’ When Dating due to Their Date’s Voice (2021)
“You Were Hot Until You Opened Your Mouth”: Accent Bias In Dating (2020)
Why American Women love British Men (2018)
Which Accent Is The Biggest Turn On? (2017)
American women are going a Brit crazy over English accents … especially posh ones (2010)
SKILLS TO HAVE
11 Social Skills Worksheets for Seamless Social Interactions (2022)
Nonverbal Communication Skills: 19 Types, Theories and Findings (2021)
What Is Self-Awareness and Why Is It Important? (2020)
8 Mindsets That Will Set You on the Path to Success (2016)
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