ACCENTS AND CULTURE

An accent isn't just some series of sound substitutions, it's a reflection of a person's education, family, occupation, heritage...
An accent represents a person's CULTURE.

Here are some tips for learning about other cultures:

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1) ONLINE NEWS SOURCES

  • Subscribe to newspapers
  • Visit websites with info. on:
    • Entertainment
    • Outings
    • Politics
    • Trends
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2) SOCIAL MEDIA

You can find people from all around the world on the major social platforms!

  • Search for notable people within the culture
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3) ASK QUESTIONS ONLINE

Be on the hunt for local communities and forums that are open to conversation

  • Questions to ask:
    • What's daily life like?
    • What are the current events? 
    • What are the major holidays?

NOTE:
1) Never give away any personal contact info.
2) Be respectful when asking questions, and research what you'd like to say first

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4) YouTube

Search for videos with a specific subject in mind:

  • News
  • History
  • Gender norms