Learn British accents and dialects - Cockney, RP, Northern, and more!

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  • Did you know that there are over 30 different English accents in England alone? And that's not all. Would you believe there are over a hundred different English dialects accross the world? In this lesson, I will tell you about some common British accents you might hear. You'll hear examples of Cockney, RP, Estuary, Northern, Scottish, Welsh, and many more accents. Don't miss this opportunity to add some spice to your English pronunciation and comprehension! Take the quiz at www.engvid.com/learn-british-a...
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    Hi. I'm Gill at www.engvid.com, and today's lesson is about accents in the U.K. So, U.K. accents and also dialects. Okay, so what's the difference between an accent and a dialect? Right. Well, an accent, as you know, is to do with pronunciation, how you pronounce the word. Dialect is when you have a word that only people in a certain area of the country use; it's not a national word, it's a local word that maybe people from other parts of the country, they won't even know what it means, so that's dialect. Okay. So, let's just have a look through some of the accents that we have in the U.K.
    The one that you're probably learning as you're learning to pronounce English words is RP. "RP" stands for "Received Pronunciation". It's a slightly strange term. "Received" where do you receive it from? Well, maybe you receive it from your teacher. This is how to say this word. It's a slightly strange expression, but RP, it's usually referred to by the initials. And it's the kind of accent you will hear if you're watching BBC Television programs or listening to BBC Radio. Not everybody on the BBC speaks with an RP accent. The news readers tend to be RP speakers, but not always. But the strange thing is that in this country, only a very small percentage of people do speak with this accent. Apparently, just 3%, but they tend to be people in positions of power, authority, responsibility. They probably earn a lot of money. They live in big houses. You know the idea. So, people like the Prime Minster, at the moment David Cameron, he went to a private school, he went to university, Oxford, so people who have been to Oxford and Cambridge Universities often speak in RP, even if they didn't speak in RP before they went to Oxford or Cambridge, they often change their accent while they are there because of the big influence of their surroundings and the people that they're meeting. So that's RP. It's a very clear accent. So, it's probably a good idea to either learn to speak English with an RP accent, or you may be learning with an American accent, a Canadian accent, all of those accents are very clear. Okay. And being clear is the most important thing.
    Okay, so moving on. RP, as I should have said, is mostly in the south of the country; London and the south. So, also "Cockney" and "Estuary English" are in the south. Okay. So, Cockney is the local London accent, and it tends to spread further out to places like Kent, Essex, other places like that. Surrey. There's a newer version of Cockney called "Estuary English". If you think an estuary is connected to a river, so the River Thames which flows across the country, goes quite a long way west. So anyone living along the estuary, near the river can possibly have this accent as well.
    So, just to give you some examples, then, of the Cockney accent, there are different features. So, one example is the "th" sound, as you know to make a "th" sound, some of you may find it difficult anyway, "the", when you put your tongue through your teeth, "the", but a Cockney person may not use the "the", they will use an "f" sound or a "v" sound instead, so the word "think", "I think", they would say would say instead of: "think", they would say it like that: "fink", "fink", and the top teeth are on the bottom lip, "think". And words like "with" that end with the "th", instead of "with", it will be "wiv", "wiv", "wiv". "Are you coming wiv me?" So that is one of the things that happens with the Cockney accent.
    Words like "together" would be "togever". Okay? The number "three", t-h-r-e-e is often pronounced "free": "We have free people coming to dinner. Free people." So, there can be confusion there, because we have the word "free", which has a meaning in itself, "free", but if you actually mean "three", the number three, there can be some confusion. So don't get confused by "free people". -"Oh, they're free? They're free to come?" -"No, there are three of them. Three people who are free to come." Ah, okay.

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  • @JakobStrand
    @JakobStrand 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33106

    This lady is so british my coffee turned into tea.

    • @LeCherrySodaa
      @LeCherrySodaa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +122

      Jakob Strand lol

    • @imtiazs7080
      @imtiazs7080 5 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      ROFL

    • @jimebelec
      @jimebelec 5 ปีที่แล้ว +118

      Jajajaja muy bueno!

    • @fadhlijauhari
      @fadhlijauhari 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      loool

    • @evilgenius4488
      @evilgenius4488 5 ปีที่แล้ว +153

      She reminds a bit of my english teacher at high school Mrs. Gardner. She was from Liverpool and had a very strong nothern accent.

  • @L.J_22
    @L.J_22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5434

    What a dear. This has made me realise what’s missing from TH-cam - lovely ladies and gentlemen of a certain generation, bestowing their teachings on us ❤️

    • @rebecca_stone
      @rebecca_stone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

      Laura Reeves Sweet comment. You’re so right!

    • @MaestroRigale
      @MaestroRigale 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      I absolutely agree.

    • @scarlettstarlet1892
      @scarlettstarlet1892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Right

    • @g30rg3-c5
      @g30rg3-c5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Thoroughly enjoyed the video and your comment is an absolute gem! xx

    • @TheTaylordean
      @TheTaylordean 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Laura Reeves good one In HULL Yorkshire No one pronounces The Letter H so it’s ULL ELLO ow are ya

  • @DK-nv9zu
    @DK-nv9zu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +593

    I just figured I'd watch a minute or two of this, but before I knew it, 24 minutes had gone by. What a joy this lady is to watch! A charming and succinct presenter. Thank you for explaining these accents.

    • @bahamansour3178
      @bahamansour3178 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hahahaha. Yes indeed . I typed same thing before i read your comment.
      I can,t believe!
      Is that real ? What kind of a magic she use to draw people towards her.!?

    • @then418
      @then418 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same

  • @DaniHMcV
    @DaniHMcV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1046

    I love this woman for the single fact that she included Canada as an english-speaking country and didn’t just lump us into the US. Living north of the US means we get forgotten all the time but we are a distinct society, have our own culture and speak differently than our neighbour. We mostly use British-spelling and call many of the same things a different word than the US uses. Thank you Kind Lady for acknowledging us over here! Lol. Have a great one!

    • @LiNa-yl8qs
      @LiNa-yl8qs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Uhhh well, these days the US is mostly used as negative example, at least in my opinion, so not too bad not being mentioned as often 😂 but I absolutely get what you mean, I got relatives in Winnipeg and they tell me the same. I was happy too when she mentioned Canada 😍

    • @Anglo_Saxon1
      @Anglo_Saxon1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Canadians certainly don't get forgotten over here mate.We're brothers in arms,with closely intwined history.All the best from Yorkshire!

    • @zvonazvon
      @zvonazvon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I like Canada as it us as cold there as in Russia..sometimes I think we are brothers)hehe

    • @vandamme6379
      @vandamme6379 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      All my Canadian family are Scottish. They also say "Eh?" all the time, which is very much a NE Scotland thing.

    • @jackdshellback3819
      @jackdshellback3819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Apparently, according to American comedy, Canadians say "Ay" all the time.
      We actually use that a lot in the south of England.
      An example would be "So what do you think ay?" Or if you didn't quite hear what someone said you might say "ay?"
      It's not really considered polite speech and as a child the reply would be "Ay!? That's what horses eat, say pardon". Haha..
      Never stopped me, I still say it all the time ... don't I ... ay?

  • @hazzaldo
    @hazzaldo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4085

    When you're British but still decided to watch this video

    • @gazza2933
      @gazza2933 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I'm English and I watched it! 😁

    • @jadenmccartney2866
      @jadenmccartney2866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I watched even though I'm British 👍

    • @rubenbuitrago8305
      @rubenbuitrago8305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      As a colombian guy I also enjoy watching videos that talks about the accents and dialects from my country.

    • @PictureHouseCinema
      @PictureHouseCinema 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I'm Scottish and I watched it.

    • @1969cmp
      @1969cmp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm Aussie and I have watched Aussie vids...😎

  • @blisterbill8477
    @blisterbill8477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2781

    She’s the Bob Ross of language teachers.

  • @mrelba9176
    @mrelba9176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Bless her. As a Brit, I can confirm that she is the most British thing on youtube. If you see her in the chemist, let her go first.

    • @jero2955
      @jero2955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello sir! Do u know any TH-camrs or people I can hear that have a good British accent like her?

    • @gangsoflondon9679
      @gangsoflondon9679 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      OR LET HER GET ON THE DOUBLE DECKER BUS FIRST 🇬🇧

    • @PaperbackWriter92
      @PaperbackWriter92 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have to agree with you there. I'm not even British but she definitely seems like it. Such a sweet lady too.

  • @marziacoltri8883
    @marziacoltri8883 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    She is an excellent tutor who explains the origins of words, and how we can be different but also unique in our ways of expressing ourselves. Thank you very much.

  • @seydlitz4196
    @seydlitz4196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3293

    Why am I as an English person sat in bed watching this at 2 am.

    • @junekuszel6515
      @junekuszel6515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      haha, I am watching now at 3a.m

    • @johonimora
      @johonimora 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@jono8728 he's a genuine English as he was sat while watching this video

    • @norwalltino888
      @norwalltino888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Because she is brilliant!

    • @ollypants7471
      @ollypants7471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Bruh actually same here, as a Cornish person as well this video was still interesting but it is actually 11:00 and i don’t care

    • @germansnowman
      @germansnowman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blutwolf It annoys me a great deal too, but it is common usage in England. (German living in UK here)

  • @DanielleB11
    @DanielleB11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2451

    I love her with my whole heart. 😭 Can I adopt her as my third grandma? I just want to sit and chat with her. 😄💕

    • @DanielleB11
      @DanielleB11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Also, great video! Very informative and fascinating that one small country could have so many accents. 💜

    • @christygarner9107
      @christygarner9107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Very true

    • @bishoyrezkalla9050
      @bishoyrezkalla9050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The same feeling

    • @vultureeyes8052
      @vultureeyes8052 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Me too, she's lovely😍

    • @itgetsworsetm9856
      @itgetsworsetm9856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same honesty

  • @hornetkeeperh
    @hornetkeeperh ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I have been speaking English for my entire life...Feels like she's teaching me again...I love it XD

  • @pellegrina8
    @pellegrina8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Native U.S. English speaker, and Deaf. I lived for the past several years in NW England. Got a handle on the local accent through lip patterns but had less/messier exposure to other accents. Such clear explanations here, even if you can't hear her! I just happened upon this video whilst going down the TH-cam rabbit hole and stayed. I love this lady! And she MAKES REAL CAPTIONS, not the autocraptions.

    • @archyleach
      @archyleach 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It honestly never occurred to me that a deaf person would have difficulty with different accents. Thanks for sharing.

  • @martin4374
    @martin4374 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2283

    This lady really lowers my blood pressure for some reason.

    • @mizzcatt7691
      @mizzcatt7691 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      Martin Quitugua she's very soothing to listen too...

    • @alexdasliebe5391
      @alexdasliebe5391 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      I am in love with how pleasant and soothing I find her demeanor.

    • @peepeepoopoothe3rd
      @peepeepoopoothe3rd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      This is the weirdest compliment I've seen so far

    • @CaramelFae
      @CaramelFae 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Unintentional ASMR

    • @lathikapreethi9276
      @lathikapreethi9276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ya...her voice and teaching is magical...she has a soothing voice...love her and love her pedagogy:-)

  • @gmehaywood4010
    @gmehaywood4010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1693

    That moment when you find yourself watching a video on how to do a British accent when you already have a British accent...

    • @Kriistiee
      @Kriistiee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same cumbrian here

    • @okorocha12
      @okorocha12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      LOL. So funny!

    • @therabble4965
      @therabble4965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too, Nottingham here!

    • @empressironbladder8942
      @empressironbladder8942 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha ha that’s funny!

    • @g0mhc
      @g0mhc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      County Durham here, just luv it :O)

  • @MrNigelBriggs
    @MrNigelBriggs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    As a Native English speaker myself, from East Essex. This woman is very good. Never heard British accents explained quite as well as this before.

  • @alexandredixon1690
    @alexandredixon1690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Miss, in all honestly, you are the only accent teacher on youtube that have really brought some form of program that makes sense when teaching accents. The other videos probably talk about how they learn the accent, talk about a few little vocal points, compare it to American and a few other points but they don’t go through it as thoroughly as you do. Bravo!! Keep it up Miss!!

  • @nadawa7065
    @nadawa7065 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1400

    everyone: reading the comments regularly.
    Me: reading the comments with British accent.

  • @jorgediazlopez3324
    @jorgediazlopez3324 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1594

    The most lovable english lesson I've ever had!!! And she's such a charming Lady.

    • @SteveCarras
      @SteveCarras 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      She sure is...

  • @sonam0007
    @sonam0007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Probably the best British English language teacher right now.👍👍👍. She is gentle, sweet and her teaching skill is so adorable. Her lessons are comprehensive as well as informative. Lots of love from Nepal 🙏🙏🙏

  • @carstenfrank3612
    @carstenfrank3612 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Dear Gill, just wonderful how you explain the different accents of english language for me as a German.
    I have been visiting Scotland for some years now and i really love this part of UK.
    But every time i spent my holidays there i thought, oh my god. I have never learned English before in my life. The reason is that i just know the R.P. accent.

  • @centurionofgodsarmy8004
    @centurionofgodsarmy8004 4 ปีที่แล้ว +777

    3 a.m. "Learn British Accents and Dialects"
    *youreadmymind*

  • @leecarteret3457
    @leecarteret3457 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2183

    She looks like the sweetest lady, she reminds me of the pink fairy godmother in sleeping beauty!

    • @magpeu7620
      @magpeu7620 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeee, me too :)

    • @1974lorne
      @1974lorne 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Yes she does! She is a lady, with traditional English values. I am English and she is typical. My daughter is at Oxford, and has a Surrey accent.

    • @shoukatkhan5032
      @shoukatkhan5032 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fantastic women

    • @dianapohe
      @dianapohe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She actually reminds me of the green one 😂 Fauna I think

    • @Station9.75
      @Station9.75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make it blue.

  • @kathyxu1513
    @kathyxu1513 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    She included the Canadian accent in her recommendation for being clear I’m crying in Canadian...

  • @jongarabieta9502
    @jongarabieta9502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I’ve never seen or heard a better explanation of British accents. Exceptional teaching in every way. 🦋

  • @AkumaShadowz
    @AkumaShadowz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +937

    "You cannae be serious.... man!"
    Bless this pure woman

    • @luminousfractal420
      @luminousfractal420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      😂 och

    • @dublindave78
      @dublindave78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      She's pure dead brilliant this wumman!

    • @liamcurrie4011
      @liamcurrie4011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't say dinnae I say don't

    • @lisahorgan8183
      @lisahorgan8183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cannnae neab can? 😂😂😂 oww I luv this accent

    • @lisahorgan8183
      @lisahorgan8183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I see new this

  • @EllaS1239
    @EllaS1239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +569

    I wish I could hug her. She's too competent, she should have her own tv program and it should be aired in Italy. Chances are young girls and boys would really appreciate a fine lesson like this.

    • @TheTananai
      @TheTananai 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      🇮🇹.. esattamente!ho avuto un'insegnante simile per il First e l'ho amata!
      🇬🇧 exactly! I've had one teacher like her for my First examination and I've absolutely loved her!

    • @rodrigombl452
      @rodrigombl452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      *hoog

  • @sakaeokada6962
    @sakaeokada6962 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Very interesting. I came here by chance but I enjoyed it very much. I have north-east American accents and now hear more British at work. I have no much problems because they speak the standard London accents. When I visited Scotland and Wales, I had a hard time to understand them.

  • @sixteenman
    @sixteenman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This lady is very kind and a great professor. She explains everything in a very clear way. She's doing her job very well. Bravo for her !

  • @lidlshopper8363
    @lidlshopper8363 7 ปีที่แล้ว +715

    I don't understand how this video has any dislikes. The woman is so lovely and she presents beautifully and clearly, the video is very intuitive. People need to stop hating.

    • @katrina56677
      @katrina56677 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      There is nervous and sick people everywhere. But the likes and good appreciation is way up!

    • @mahalakshmikousalya
      @mahalakshmikousalya 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Yes many dislikes. She is helping us to understand the root of the English language. I'm a Tamilian. It's really really really helps me in understanding the English.

    • @julianclegg1922
      @julianclegg1922 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Clorox Bleach Sometimes people just click the wrong place by accident. I've done it a few times.

    • @sponge3919
      @sponge3919 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Not stereotyping but I find a lot of strongly opinionated Americans tend to dislike videos about the British accents. As I said, not stereotyping and again, as I said its only some very opinionated Americans who still begrudge the British from times former to the war of independence.

    • @sponge3919
      @sponge3919 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just a side note, I'm not saying its ONLY Americans but it is logical that America would be the majority of those as there is no logical reason for a Briton to dislike and America has the largest internet/electronic products consumption.

  • @gisselldow2102
    @gisselldow2102 5 ปีที่แล้ว +848

    “Och! I fell in the loch!”
    This lady is delightful. ❤️

    • @umairabdul2279
      @umairabdul2279 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeah she has beautiful voice

    • @Station9.75
      @Station9.75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Scots say that all the time.

    • @timur9186
      @timur9186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It sounds so funny in Russian 😂

    • @kirsteneasdale5707
      @kirsteneasdale5707 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      legendary/Gaming Legendaries !! You mean “while you were sitting”

  • @GaryTerzza
    @GaryTerzza 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    An excellent guide to some of Britain's many varied accents. It is also worth mentioning a recent addition to the UK's dialect collection - Multicultural London English or MLE. This is mostly spoken by younger people in the big cities and is a mixture of Cockney, Jamaican Patois, Arabic, Bengali and numerous other linguistic influences. It is a melting pot of sounds firmly rooted in music and youth culture.

  • @juliakhit6523
    @juliakhit6523 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A true British lady…Her pronunciation is such a great delight to my ears! I’m in love with UK🇬🇧

  • @bobw222
    @bobw222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1567

    My friends from England refer to "RP" as "Really Posh."

    • @PolarBear-rc4ks
      @PolarBear-rc4ks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Because whoever speaks it tends to be really posh- types of customers u serve who expect you to love your job lol

    • @clod8
      @clod8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      The British class thing is so strange to me. There are a lot of English people where I live and it surprises me how some of them try to translate this into American life. It just doesn’t work. Many families, including mine, have a combined history of both upward and downward mobility, lol.

    • @gyongyipearl4723
      @gyongyipearl4723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Na that was funny ! 😀😂👌

    • @Hertog_von_Berkshire
      @Hertog_von_Berkshire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      RP is neutral, not posh. Over and above RP, there are upper class accents and those of the nobility and royalty. Although they are rare these days, you will hear them in certain cicles.

    • @RamKumar-yi6wn
      @RamKumar-yi6wn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@Hertog_von_Berkshire Yes ,Jacob Rees Mogg sounds RP(really posh).

  • @jadufi
    @jadufi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +572

    every time i watch one of the videos in this channel while laying down on my bed, i tend to change my position and sit down properly. what a pleasant lady, she deserves all my respect and attention.

    • @LjCilgin
      @LjCilgin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      agree

    • @LjCilgin
      @LjCilgin 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      im asian and imho,american english sounds clearer.i cant understand a lot when british speak,but i still sooo love british accent i really love listening to them speak :-D and jill,i think it's my 1st time listening to british speak and understanding it so so well,probably coz it's slow (hihi) ... all clear ... thank you for the lesson and keep it up! my respect goes to you with love ... ♡♡♡

    • @LjCilgin
      @LjCilgin 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ooops! im sorry ive spelled your name wrong :-(

    • @LjCilgin
      @LjCilgin 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ooops! im sorry ive spelled your name wrong :-(

    • @klengergonzalez1873
      @klengergonzalez1873 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      agree

  • @user-jq3tg5xk8f
    @user-jq3tg5xk8f 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gill is such a nice and great English teacher I ever watched or met. She speak really clear and genuine English which can be well received and understood fully!

  • @RG-ja34sep
    @RG-ja34sep 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Absolutely love Gill, she truly is a treasure. I could listen and learn from her every day, and it would be a total pleasure!
    Amazing, engaging and interesting teaching, Gill is the best on TH-cam.

  • @bradhalliday2586
    @bradhalliday2586 7 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    As a man born and raised in Scotland, I properly loved this video. That was the most polite Scottish accent I've heard. Haahaa.

    • @hugh0221
      @hugh0221 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brad Halliday
      I'm watching this video, but haven't reached to the Scottish accent part yet.
      Speaking of a Scottish accent, could you please define the differences between this list of Edinburgh accents? Are they all Morningside (a highly educated Edinburgh)? - Yours truly, a foreigner
      • Richard DEMARCO + the late Capt. Eric "Winkle" BROWN (I think these two accents share some similarities in many ways.)
      • Sir Malcolm RIFKIND
      • Sir Chris HOY
      • Ian CHARLESON in 'Chariots of Fire' (probably his natural accent, but sadly no interview clips of his exist in YT)
      • Englishwoman Maggie SMITH as Miss Jean Brodie (the accent re-used for the role of Prof. Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter series)

    • @AndyJarman
      @AndyJarman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brad Halliday , I was waiting for how she would describe Scots English, so many variations I wouldn't know where to start. So glad she didn't use the American term British English where she was referring to RP - as if Scots and Scots Irish were not also British English.

  • @genericinternetmale14
    @genericinternetmale14 5 ปีที่แล้ว +909

    My Dad spoke RP because he was a solicitor in London and conscious of appearances but when he'd get a bit pissed the Yorkshire accent would creep back out.

    • @dempseyroll96
      @dempseyroll96 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Paul Kerr Stopped the video at the halfway mark but is the Yorkshire accent you are speaking of the same as Midland/Northern accent told in the video.Very interested in UK,their culture and all the accents.

    • @carynschmidt5061
      @carynschmidt5061 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      It's so funny, I am American as is my husband but his mother was born and raised in Scotland. She's all but lost her accent now and sounds quite American but when she returns from a visit home you can hear the accent peek through.

    • @SG-1-GRC
      @SG-1-GRC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@carynschmidt5061 I'm the same. When I go back to my home town Barnsley my accent gets stronger. My family and work colleagues have noticed this and tease me about it.

    • @fulfillkhongkiang2513
      @fulfillkhongkiang2513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣👍

    • @loafersheffield
      @loafersheffield 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When I get squiffy, I actually start typing words using dialect.

  • @tamarix_
    @tamarix_ ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Frankly, I am a person who loves to learn and use British accent, and I love this channel. I've just started to take an interest in this subject and I loved having this kind of content on this channel. I'm not normally someone who likes long videos, but this video really caught my attention and I watched it all. Fantastic. Thank you so much

  • @r.k.3850
    @r.k.3850 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am genuinely happy that TH-cam recommended this video to me. The lesson was interesting, albeit brief, and the calm manner of the presentation was so pleasant. I will browse through the channel for more content to help me brush up my English. Thank you for making your knowledge accessible!

  • @tessgonzalez285
    @tessgonzalez285 7 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    She sounds so friendly I just wanna give her a hug

  • @eduardoBR1991
    @eduardoBR1991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +892

    When TH-cam recommends an actually good video

    • @lloydwoodger8282
      @lloydwoodger8282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Eduardo Yamamoto and recommending 3 years after release

  • @alexmadison5616
    @alexmadison5616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a teacher of English, let me tell you it's been a pleasure to hear you speak! Thank you for this interesting information.

  • @armanghasemi2138
    @armanghasemi2138 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Best english teacher on TH-cam so far. Informative, suitable pace of speaking and in details. Thank you lady

  • @batbabysitter3533
    @batbabysitter3533 7 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    this lady is precious and must be protected

    • @iammrt1691
      @iammrt1691 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Mahardika Pitaloka yes, I agree.

    • @Magnet12
      @Magnet12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Must be protected lollll

  • @cristina1979brazil
    @cristina1979brazil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +404

    And this is the moment when you realize what a real British accent is. This lady is a gift for anyone who wants to learn English with class and pomp.

  • @floresprimont7610
    @floresprimont7610 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Lady, you are the first teacher who explains clearly and with examples the différents English accents in the Uk. 🇬🇧 . Thanks a lot from Belgium 🇧🇪

  • @efimkrivov
    @efimkrivov ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish I had this woman as my teacher of English when I was young...

  • @richarddiasribeiro429
    @richarddiasribeiro429 7 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    Your accent is the most clear I've ever heard

    • @Deliquescentinsight
      @Deliquescentinsight 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes, definitely some northern aspects, an educated northerner, neutral accent of the speech lessons student.

    • @wlosek112
      @wlosek112 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I wish every native speaker has accent like that :(

    • @Yatukih_001
      @Yatukih_001 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine would be terrible...lol!

  • @n.t.1854
    @n.t.1854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    First time in my life , i can understand each words from a British person. Thank you for your super clear explaining.

    • @lilianikolova7685
      @lilianikolova7685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Each word- singular
      All the words - "plural" for "many"

    • @abbosagzamov8499
      @abbosagzamov8499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lilianikolova7685 In fact, what difference between "each" and "every" that's making me confuse everytime...

  • @tsengmactantan7854
    @tsengmactantan7854 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A grandma like this lady is so adorable. Her videos encouraged me.

  • @sakiiwata5586
    @sakiiwata5586 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The teacher Gill’s accent is very clear. Very easy to understand.
    Thanks so much ❤

  • @LittleDraco
    @LittleDraco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1458

    Everyone: I've got mail
    Cockney: I've got mayo

    • @lordmashie
      @lordmashie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I've got maił

    • @thatonenctzen5894
      @thatonenctzen5894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I laughed at this more than I should have 💀

    • @stephanie5999
      @stephanie5999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Isn't it more like "I've go mayo" without the t?

    • @guirricoful
      @guirricoful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Everyone: You've mail
      Cockney: You've got mayo

    • @leoyakafudy
      @leoyakafudy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      'got mayw

  • @shivaasaemeow5771
    @shivaasaemeow5771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +346

    SHE IS SO ADORABLE. I love how she chuckles to herself xD

    • @monkey-trial...6578
      @monkey-trial...6578 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      She s lovely

    • @nataliaa23
      @nataliaa23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What means chuckles please?

    • @beautifulspirit7420
      @beautifulspirit7420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nataliaa23 "chuckles" are when you laugh, but in a quiet way and for a short time. It is NOT laughing loudly and making lots of noise.

  • @TheErnesto1966
    @TheErnesto1966 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    her clarity made my understanding lot easier. Thank you Gill

  • @arturo3747
    @arturo3747 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the longest video I’ve seen in order to learn more about accents and I loved it. It felt like a 3 min video. Thank you.

  • @C4RL1NN
    @C4RL1NN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    What an intelligent woman she is. Idk if many of you notice but almost all TH-camrs cut and chop their way through their video postings as they can’t maintain their thoughts/message that they’re trying to get across for more that about 20 seconds. This woman gave a superb lesson all in one single take. Afterward she remembered to remind her viewers to subscribe if they liked the content of the lesson, etc. This all may seem minuscule/trivial but I promise you most TH-camrs either simply forget to remind their viewers of this at the end of their videos or they’re just too lazy and therefore have a prerecorded, “canned” reminder message that they insert into the end of each of their videos. I’m just impressed at the quality of her lessons. I truly doubt you will see this, Gill, but if you do- please know that you’ve got a loyal subscriber! And also, please keep making content that we can all learn from and enjoy! Thanks a ton!

    • @beautifulspirit7420
      @beautifulspirit7420 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      She actually pauses and there is an edited break about 4/5ths of the way through. So in two takes, still very good and extremely clear.

  • @minutemanproductions8029
    @minutemanproductions8029 4 ปีที่แล้ว +710

    The most adorable grandma to ever live

    • @PRT460
      @PRT460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep Dude

  • @gingerstuff
    @gingerstuff 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely lady. I recall watching this video a couple of years ago, and I'm rewatching it now with my boyfriend who is from the Midlands, we both absolutely loved it.

  • @w0lf_step
    @w0lf_step 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not even a native or english talker often , but this woman has the clearest e most comprehensive diction I ever listen to in life.

  • @alexgabriel5650
    @alexgabriel5650 4 ปีที่แล้ว +565

    What an adorable lady! How I wish she had been my English teacher back in school.

  • @AlleyCatGhost
    @AlleyCatGhost 4 ปีที่แล้ว +482

    Shes got that British accent that I would understand 100% of, contrary to some thicker ones
    I really like that she signifies clarity as being most important when communicating. Very informative

    • @heru-deshet359
      @heru-deshet359 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think Cokney is the hardest to understand.

    • @printstrname5346
      @printstrname5346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Have fun if you ever go to Glasgow, I'm British but oh god they talk with a very strong accent

    • @mnbr6884
      @mnbr6884 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As a transcriber, I can tell you that clarity is important.

    • @nictheartist
      @nictheartist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alas, when you meet Joe Bloggs in the street, you might not get this level of clarity...

  • @luisdepeche
    @luisdepeche 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely! This is the english class i've waited for years! Loved the handwritting, too! Thanks a lot Mrs. Gill, you have a new fan from Brazil.

  • @user-mw3fu8hz5b
    @user-mw3fu8hz5b 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I remember my English teacher telling me the same thing! It doesn't matter how you pronounce it, what it matters is that you speak slowly, and loudly and don't be shy! She was from England!

    • @memyself1566
      @memyself1566 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And for absolute clarity, one must “articulate” the words and do not mumble whilst speaking.

  • @MultiSm77
    @MultiSm77 6 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    I appreciate this lesson very much. I have a degree in English but no teacher ever taught me about the different British accents. I find it very useful. Thank you.

    • @almond505
      @almond505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's true and it's a huge surprise for all foreigners!😂😂😂😂

    • @leonie49
      @leonie49 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m from the north west of England (Lancashire) and this lovely African lady thought I was American.

  • @thejesse4922
    @thejesse4922 4 ปีที่แล้ว +416

    As a Russian person, obsessed with languages and accents, I found this mini lecture vastly informative and interesting. Being in self-isolation, I took it upon myself to learn the most popular of the accents in English speaking countries, such as the UK, Ireland etc. This quickly proved to be quite a laborious task, but this video was extremely helpful, as it's pretty difficult to find a good lesson on this topic. Thank you.

    • @dor2684
      @dor2684 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yes, lots of thanks from Russia!

    • @tealwashablemarker8886
      @tealwashablemarker8886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      You are so eloquent; you use so much sophisticated language! Huge commendations for your ability in English, it’s truly admirable.

    • @mattkinsella9856
      @mattkinsella9856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      From your well written comment nobody would know English wasn't your first language. I know bits of a few languages but other than English I only speak Hungarian to a reasonable level but my written Hungarian is poor. Learning accents and slang is so useful in day to day chats and conversations. Good luck with the English ones, there are a hell of a lot and some are hard to understand even for native speakers.

    • @VeronicaIPS
      @VeronicaIPS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@tealwashablemarker8886 this is how I find myself thinking after reading one too many victorian novels ahah

    • @deeliciousArrangemen
      @deeliciousArrangemen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right???!!!! I am born and bred in the States, and I will have to really practice this. I don't seem to sound quite like her when I try; however, to be fair, she is pronouncing other syllables and vowels in certain words different words, different than "we" say it. (Ea. doctor: DAWC-tah)

  • @user-go1tj5vv4w
    @user-go1tj5vv4w 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    She is absolutly perfect!
    I love her !She so emotional explanes the subject.

  • @russelmccain640
    @russelmccain640 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need learn this , I am so hooked on the series , Are you being served?
    Grandma here still has high energy to teach everyone . Thank you 😘

  • @qhubbles
    @qhubbles 4 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    I wouldn't mind to take a day-long class with her... she's just so sweet and clear!

    • @ChrystineHolcomb
      @ChrystineHolcomb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'd be too relaxed for a whole day listening to her. Then again, she's just so lovely that I'd probably just sit there smiling at her.

    • @velvetgardenia
      @velvetgardenia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!!

  • @esprit1206
    @esprit1206 4 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    This woman is a real English lady🤗 ... she's wonderful in every way ...
    I'm sorry I didn't have an English teacher like her ...

  • @danjaen24
    @danjaen24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your pronunciation is simply WONDERFUL, Gill. Love it!

  • @rafadantasthedesco5023
    @rafadantasthedesco5023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are absolutely lovely! I love your class and your way of teaching! Just lovely! Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @abcd123906
    @abcd123906 7 ปีที่แล้ว +305

    Love this woman! Such clear explanations and such an earnest personality

  • @mauropresta7239
    @mauropresta7239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    17:39 her laugh made my day, this lady is so polite and kind.

  • @kcrsradio
    @kcrsradio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent breakdown of the various and fascinating accents of the British Isles. Delightful, thank you!

  • @Libra-ys8bx
    @Libra-ys8bx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The way she defined these accents... It's like dripping a color in water... Completely dissolved... Wonderful way ... Thanks ma'am

  • @Toyuki1
    @Toyuki1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    How utterly charming this lady’s lesson was. I enjoyed watching and listening thoroughly!

    • @shirley7777
      @shirley7777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She reminds of several teachers I was lucky enough to have.

  • @trefod
    @trefod 4 ปีที่แล้ว +255

    The Midlands/Northern accents retain a lot of the sounds of scandinavian. It's very clear to my ears as a danish speaker.

    • @emilyfishburn6701
      @emilyfishburn6701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      A lot of our towns and villages still retain their 'viking' names too. They had a huge presence in the North of the UK so that's probably why :)

    • @tonystillwell8178
      @tonystillwell8178 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I worked with a good friend from Norway, and his English accent seemed indistinguishable from a Northern England one, at least to my ears. So there is no doubt something in what you say @trefod

    • @ashmaxwell665
      @ashmaxwell665 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Newcastle/Geordie accent is most similar I think. It still has the 'hiccup' sounds like in Danish words.

    • @jamlemon
      @jamlemon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Have you heard Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer’s accent? Would explain a lot! Lol

    • @1papester
      @1papester 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting!

  • @cabdixeedho4205
    @cabdixeedho4205 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so grateful for teaching us.
    Thanks Gill.

  • @yeraysanchez2646
    @yeraysanchez2646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learned my english in south England (Sussex) and then I move to Liverpool that was a big impact for me and my wife, I feel like I have to learn all over again.
    Now I still have accent from Brighton with some scouse and of course my natural Spanish accent!!

  • @Otelareniyon
    @Otelareniyon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +236

    Im french and i learn english, its the first time i can understand someone speaking english (start and end) . Thank you for this video.

    • @user-rz4rw7tk9u
      @user-rz4rw7tk9u 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Te ssy your English is really good👍

    • @eugenenovikov671
      @eugenenovikov671 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      та же тема, чувак, я тоже

    • @blakehattaway7762
      @blakehattaway7762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Te ssy bon travail !

    • @scarlettstarlet1892
      @scarlettstarlet1892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm Russian and I understand you

    • @JK-et5ct
      @JK-et5ct 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I´m portuguese and i understand you

  • @MarineBis
    @MarineBis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    I'm french and I can understand perfectly all words she says... perfect

    • @noemorel149
      @noemorel149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too !

    • @Hiroko175
      @Hiroko175 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same :)
      I'm Russian, from Vladivostok.

    • @woolton6385
      @woolton6385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Elle est strictement géniale.

    • @trieshohib5330
      @trieshohib5330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And im south east asian

    • @franjourdren2431
      @franjourdren2431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too. I'm from Panama

  • @vmrs70cr
    @vmrs70cr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So charming, I couldn't help but listening to the whole video and learn about the variety of accents in England. Thank you Miss Gill.

  • @careljeromecornelisfredrik5252
    @careljeromecornelisfredrik5252 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She is so cute and speaks so lovely.
    I can listen to her for hours. With love from Brazil ❤️

  • @Krissy19986
    @Krissy19986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    I'm a Native New Yorker, with a Nuyorican accent and i found this so fascinating. Ive never heard the difference in English accents explained, i loved how she explained the origins behind the different sounds.

    • @mangofish9079
      @mangofish9079 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great Britain is an island with lots of different accents

    • @Fred-mx6cu
      @Fred-mx6cu ปีที่แล้ว

      I often struggle with the us accents especially southern but people from New York speak well

  • @victorkoh8353
    @victorkoh8353 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love it when she rolled her eyes whenever she does the Cockney

  • @kiaruna
    @kiaruna ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This lesson is very calming. The British accent feels very therapeutic to me.

  • @gregstarikovsky33
    @gregstarikovsky33 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Gill, for all your work!

  • @Macsk8ing
    @Macsk8ing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    I clicked here because this lady looked like she had such a sweet voice, and indeed she does.

  • @susanallison183
    @susanallison183 4 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    Full of great content, unlike 85% of TH-cam. Clarity - Pace - Volume: if only we paid more attention to this simple concept! Thanks for this video.

  • @user-px4ty5cu1h
    @user-px4ty5cu1h 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the lesson! Your accent is the best!

  • @carolina6683
    @carolina6683 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic video, well done Gill.

  • @MyDanymax
    @MyDanymax 5 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    This lady is so sweet and very clever. If I had a teacher like Gill, my English would be much better by now. But its never too late.
    Thank you very much Mrs Gill and may God bless you.
    BTW, there are very nice comments here , I was so glad to read all of them.
    keep up the good work.

  • @jamesjungmann6205
    @jamesjungmann6205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Back in the 1968 I and some of my university classmates were members of the Nixon advance team for his visit in San Antonio, Texas, we received this position by being much like three year old's in not knowing what we should be able to do and surprised the establishment. Anyway we went to the bar in the Menger Hotel bar and sat at a table with three English men
    . One turned out to be Allister Cook, who was the Senior correspondent for the BBC, his camera man and the sound man. Allister of course had the RP accent, the camera man, cockney and the sound man had what I perceived as middle class which was Midland/Norther accent, The conversation that we were engaged with was so fascinating that when we were asked to come up and meet Nixon, we blew that meeting off. One more thing I am a 5th generation Texan both of my parents spoke German before English, My father being Alsace and my mother Hock Deutch so I was raised with two of many accents and dialects of my heritage. Really enjoyed your blog

  • @iamfree67
    @iamfree67 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very beautiful lesson. Thanks, Gill!

  • @rayhclee
    @rayhclee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent verbal skills in general. My wholehearted respect to her. Well done Jill.

  • @bftb
    @bftb 7 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    I'm Scottish, don't really know why I started watching this but you're so charming I just couldn't turn off. Och! I fell in the loch!

    • @janellemckinley172
      @janellemckinley172 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm several generations American with Scots-Irish English French ancestors. As I'm reading Reginald Hill novels especially the Sixsmith series I would just love to know how they sounded when they talked.

    • @seancoleman5021
      @seancoleman5021 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here's Glasgow for you (Rab C Nesbitt TH-cam) th-cam.com/video/zKwOJbIELH0/w-d-xo.html

    • @marianastewart6090
      @marianastewart6090 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi I'm from Peru. Can you help me practice English? ☺

    • @Anonanoksososoeii
      @Anonanoksososoeii 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mariana Stewart I've been to peru and I taught English in Tacna

    • @janmadle4243
      @janmadle4243 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I am the only one who read his comment with a Scottish accent? :D

  • @yasminsawar4762
    @yasminsawar4762 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    A truly remarkable teacher. I could listen to her all day long! She has an amazing ability to clarify ALL aspects of what she is teaching, with a lovely demeanour.
    She's a rare example of teaching at it's best.

  • @caseylocke4474
    @caseylocke4474 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This lovely lady has one of those natural personalities and demeanor that just make someone so pleasant to listen to...and before you know it, you've watched 24 minutes of a video you landed on by mistake and loved all of it.

  • @kaileehuang1330
    @kaileehuang1330 ปีที่แล้ว

    I studied in Nottingham and it’s very nice to hear these accents again, especially the cockney accents and accents of East Midlands. Thank you indeed.