Fantasy books and films are a massive hit with both readers and spectators. Although the tales occur in a fictional realm, the characters always speak with British accents instead of American accents.

Mastering English can be tough for many learners. And choosing the right accent can add an extra challenge. But which English accent is easiest to learn: British or American? The answer is not as ...

If you speak with a Northern, regional or working-class accent in Britain, you may still be judged before you’ve even ...

Why is it that when Americans — well, at least this American — hears a British accent, we think they’re smart, but the opposite, I’m sure, does not hold true? And not all British accents, mind you. I ...

During the prelude to the War of 1812, Britain was forcibly conscripting American sailors into the British navy by claiming the sailor had a British accent and was actually British. Had the American ...

A convincing British accent can be surprisingly difficult for American actors, considering the vast differences between British and American English. One reason may be that British actors more often ...

I tried to learn to speak like an office worker in Cincinnati – what can the science of accents reveal to make it easier?

An important part of many actors' work is to take on an accent that isn't their own. The American accent is one of the hardest to master, since it has so many variations depending on which part of the ...