May 24, 2024 /Human Interest — While these terms are widely used, they aren’t quite tribes – they refer to people from specific areas in England with distinct accents and cultural identities. Here’s a breakdown: Continue reading
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Why accents matter more than ethnicity or race in a global city like London
May 30, 2023 /Lifestyle/ — London is a global city with a diverse population. This diversity is reflected in the city’s accents. There are many different accents spoken in London, each with its own unique history and culture.
Accents can be a powerful way to identify with a particular group of people. For example, someone with a Cockney accent is likely to be from East London, while someone with a Received Pronunciation accent is likely to be from a more affluent area. Continue reading
I am English and black. It’s not a Joke
AI can use Cockney. Cockney is a dialect of English that is spoken in London and its environs, particularly by working-class and lower middle-class Londoners. It is characterized by its distinctive accent and use of slang, as well as its use of rhyming slang. Continue reading
The cockney dialect is not dead – it’s just called ‘Essex’ now
Amanda Cole, University of Essex
As English dialects go, cockney is one of the most influential. Long considered the preserve of working-class communities in east London, it has shaped the way people speak across the country, from Reading, Milton Keynes and even Hull all the way to Glasgow.