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Learn about the COCKNEY ENGLISH accent & dialect

Whether you watch British TV or are travelling throughout England, you have likely heard the Cockney accent, which is one of the many English dialects found throughout the country. This accent may be difficult to understand at first. To help you, I’ve prepared a lesson on the main features of the London-based Cockney accent as well as some of its non-standard grammatical aspects. We will look at pronunciation features along with vocabulary and slang found particularly in Cockney English. I’ll also tell you a little bit about the history and social context of Cockney English. After watching the video, you will have the tools you need to better recognize and understand this dialect.

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