How to pick up a British accent?

Try "Queens English" - it looses 'accents'. Even the bbc allow it to be too quick.

Did you see "Guess who is coming to Dinner" ? Fab movie.

Hi Brianna It's fairly easy to fake a British accent, although it would be a generic one since there are so many different regional accents. As for the Aussies, in my experience I've only ever come across one non-Australian who could pull off the accent almost to perfection =) I guess you could pick up an accent if you spend a lot of time in the particular country, but it also depends on how strong your native accent is. For instance, I have Spanish friends who retain their thick Spanish accents whether they're speaking English or French - their native accent still comes through because it is so strong. So depending on where you're from (Malaysia right?) and how thick your accent is, as well as how long you spend in the country will determine how well you can pick up the accent. By the way, British and Aussie accents are NOT identical lol, but I guess it would be hard for a non-native to distinguish between the two, sort of like non-americans distinguishing between American and Canadian accents =)

I would have to agree with Kemeagirl.

I did David Copperfield my senior year of high school, and I had to speak with an accent. There are CD's out to help as well, but if you don't have time, the best way is to listen to the BBC, and watch British shows.

just a quick pointer, this is something that I forgot a lot. The English don't say the 'ary' ending. So for example, the word revolutionary would be like ... revalutionry or necessary would be like necessry ...

but the best way is to listen to the BBC, because you know it is reliable. Also, watch out for dialects. Because like American English, there are dialects. So be careful you don't pick up a Cockney accent, if you want 'standard' and vise verse. (and those are just two examples ... there are many)

I watch a lot of Frasier, and listening to Jane Leeves talk while trying to learn a standard accent was pretty interesting.

I hope this helps.

Break a leg!

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Which British accent?

There are many quite distinct regional accents, some of which even native Brits have difficulty understanding.

If you are thinking of the stereotypical Middle/Upper class accent, then the kind of accent often used by a BBC TV/Radio announcer may be worth listening to - as already mentioned, you could try the BBC and its 'iplayer' repeat on demand service and look for Radio 4 (mostly talk) programmes.

Otherwise, get in touch via my profile and I'll try to suggest something more appropriate.

For a genuine British accent start with a half brain removal.

Seriously, it depends on what kind of accent you need, region, class etc.

If you are after a cockney accent, (London, working class), try Lazy Sunday by the Small Faces.

Tell us which particular accent you want.

This is difficult. I can't explain cause I don't know how different each thing is in american accents.

Why don't you watch like traditionally british shows, or watch a film with Hugh Grant in.. he always has a strong british accent. Just try copy snips of what he says.

neutralaccent.com - This website is dedicated for neutral accent. This is the best place for learning about accent. They update the contents regulary.It give the best on accent.

You need to watch British programmes/news coverage videos, www.bbc.co.uk is a good start

why dont you listen to BBC radio online, and try repeat the words in their accents, thats the best way.... i think!!