Accent
Arts & Culture
Vocal fry: What is it and why does it still polarise listeners?
Love, hate or ambivalence about this vocal style may depend on our age and gender. Linguists and voice experts explain vocal fry’s origins and its place in society
Arts & Culture
Learning a language at home: You are not alone
High demand for online language learning during COVID-19 confinement indicates our craving for real-life travel might be met by virtual voyages within language communities
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Go Figure
Why doesn’t modern Australia have diverse regional accents?
Unlike other countries the modern Australian-English accent doesn’t have huge regional variations. So what are the factors that lead to the evolution of an accent?