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Are Scottish accents really more aggressive? A linguist explains

Are Scottish accents really more aggressive? A linguist explains

The way we feel about an accent tells us less about its integral properties and much more about the stereotypes of the people who speak it.

07.04.2025 5

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Amanda Cole

My Fair Lady turns 60: a linguist on how the film has held up

On October 21 1964, the iconic and much-celebrated film My Fair Lady premiered in Hollywood. Sixty years later, the film remains an enjoyable...

18.10.2024 1

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Amanda Cole