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British accents can be tricky for English learners. This article explores five of the hardest accents, explains why they’re challenging, highlights famous speakers, and offers tips to help you understand and practice them, including YouTube videos and courses at Speak Up London.
We’re celebrating a very special occasion here at Speak Up London — it’s our 13th birthday! And what better way to celebrate than by giving you a gift — our amazing community of English learners around the world? We’ve created something you’ll love: a free downloadable guide called “30+ English Phrases to Sound Like a Brit”
Improve your English speaking with a focused seven-day routine. Just minutes a day on key exercises can make your speech more fluent and confident.
Native speech can feel “too fast” because sounds link, disappear, or change. Here’s a clear routine to train listening so everyday English becomes easier to follow.
Duolingo now has an English language exam that you can take instead of the IELTS or TOEFL. How does it work? Will universities accept it? Find out more in this article.