‘Accentless’ spoken language is the language of the elite, of authority. It’s the version of the language that is used by the people who have traditionally held all the power.
- Professor of Sociolinguistics, Manchester Metropolitan University
‘Greengrocer’s’ may be in mourning, but the rest of us can sigh with relief.
When it comes to radio drama, accents can be as important as the script itself.
The ‘rules of grammar’ aren’t set in stone, so correcting other people is pointless and demeaning.
When British singers step up to the microphone many adopt an American accent. Grime is the exception.
Shadow education minister Angela Rayner has received abuse for the way she speaks, just as polticians are accused of failing to represent the people.
Skepta’s Mercury Prize win has put grime – and youth culture – in the spotlight.
We should be well jel of geezers who speak slang, says a language expert
Pedants fixated on a ‘correct’ version of English should learn to roll with the times.
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