In this week’s live class, Teacher Robin will show us examples of different accents in the Best Picture Nominees. Participate by writing in the comments. You can follow the PowerPoint below the video. Test your comprehension after watching the video by taking the quiz. Enjoy!
POWERPOINT:
The Oscars Accents Quiz
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I prefer American English because I spent 11 winters in Florida and I am more familiar with it. My favorite movie is Little Women. Tkank you for the lesson.
You’re very welcome!
Hi Robin here are my answers.
First question for me I think English’s accent is easier to understand than American’s accent. But I must say that your American accent is easy to understand and I like your classes a lot.
The second questions we are now in May,.. Yes I know that you are teaching the lesson 26 now, but I hope to catch you soon… so I can say that “Parasitos” film win the best movie.
Take care, bye,
I absolutely prefer American accent mainly because I’m often going to USA. But I would like asking you a question about the first part of your video. I must oblige myself to listen a one hour tv show per day. I chose 20 NCIS episodes and It was really good . I began a new NCIS new Orléans Serie. My main problem stays which it was “understanding”. If I read I understand if not I loose a big part of dialogue. When I put the subtitles, my brain catches what it is written but forgets to listen what the characters… Read more »
Sometimes accents can be difficult to get used to. The more you watch something with one accent, the more you will get used to it.
Hi everybody!!
First of all, I prefer american accent on movies, for me is easier try to understand the pronunciation and intonation.
My favorite movie could be Saving Private Ryan
That’s a great movie.