Accents not only help us to distinguish where someone may originate from, but also influence how we perceive their character and their capabilities. For instance, research has shown that we tend to ...

Accents are part of who people are. They carry history, identity, and pride. From the deep drawls of the American South to the lilting tones of northern England, these unique ways of speaking connect ...

The Tyne Bridge in Newcastle. Students and professionals from the North of England are frequently mocked for their accent (Photo by English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images) Regional accents are ...

In the early days of Hollywood, actors with accents had limitations placed on their careers. Bela Lugosi became the king of horror when he played Dracula in 1931, but his dreams of being a leading man ...