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Should I use a specific accent (American/British) or we just speak general...? #1 (permalink) Sun May 10, 2009 19:04 pm   Should I use a specific accent (American/British) or we just speak general...?
 

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When I speak English. Should I use a specific accent for example, American or British or we just speak general English . I ask just because every teacher has different accent from the others according to the place he visited

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question #2 (permalink) Sun May 10, 2009 19:34 pm   question
 

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Nesma, just drop the accent. It is of no importance. Just speak with your natural voice. People will find you a damned sight more interesting than if you try to sound like something which you obviously are not.
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