http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8010036.stm I spent a few months in Glasgow in 2007, and was surprised to note how many Eastern Europeans had moved there to work. Most didn’t speak much English, though I suppose it could be argued that the Glaswegians don’t, either. One bus driver has taken it upon himself to teach foreign colleagues the basics […]
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CBC.ca – Arts – Music – Wots He Sayin?
http://www.cbc.ca/arts/music/thestreets.html The popularisation of Estuarian accents in English pop, even when the singers are from Birmingham or have a posh background.