英語で雑談！Kevin’s English Room Podcast ケビンの英語は訛っている？
Jul 7, 2020
Kevin and Yamachan dive into the fascinating world of accents, discussing the nuances of Kevin's Southern roots and California speech patterns. They explore the influence of contemporary rap, using DaBaby as a prime example of reduced speech. Yamachan shares her British-influenced English from French schooling, contrasting it with Japan's focus on American accents in education. The duo debates whether American or British accents hold sway as global standards, all while reacting to a TikTok accent check that showcases distinct regional styles.
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Perception Of One's Own Accent
- Kevin feels he has no strong accent despite regional U.S. varieties existing.
- The U.S. contains many distinct accents that Kevin recognizes but doesn't feel he possesses.
Georgia Roots And A Southern Impression
- Kevin shares he was born and raised in Georgia and might have a Southern accent influence.
- He imitates exaggerated southern lines to show how people caricature that accent.
How California Accent Feels
- Kevin describes the California accent as 'chill' and linked to reduction of sounds in casual speech.
- Reduction makes some regional accents harder for non-native listeners to understand.