Why Do Old Movies Sound So Weird?
Ever wonder why stars like Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant spoke with that peculiar, half-British accent in old movies? This strange, placeless way of speaking, known as the Mid-Atlantic accent,…
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U and Non-U: The Linguistic Class Divide That Rocked 1950s Britain
In the 1950s, a fierce debate erupted in Britain over a simple yet profound idea: that your choice of words could instantly betray your social class. From saying "toilet" instead…
A Tale of Two Accents: Exploring the American and British Divergence
English, in its colorful, versatile array of expressions and dialects, continues to evolve and shape the world’s communication landscape. Today, we’ll embark on a fascinating...