How to Understand Native English Speakers from the UK!

[@EnglishwithLucy]

That was a bloody brilliant video :D

[@Top-G147w]

lucy you are the best teacher

[@smashingenglish]

Cheers Lucy! Thanks for your continued support! ❤

[@acargirlenthusiast17]

I am learning a british version of English because it sounds more softer and I love watching british films❤ And I am very happy that I can find british teachers on youtube❤❤❤

[@immysaiyed2660]

You look like the actress kate Winslet from the movie titanic

[@Prfghevgkka]

At all!!

[@nicedog1]

I’m from London and I once did a job on a council estate near Birmingham. I couldn’t understand them and they couldn’t understand me. It was embarrassing.

[@wallysilva6937]

That's quite relieving and comforting to read 😄😄. If you who's English had a hard time there, it's ok that Liverpool's and Black Country's accents sound unintelligible for me

[@romanamassawe814]

Don't make me laugh, Iam from Africa but I can understand English from any person, no matter the country where you come from, I use to interpret people of different countries when they come in our church for the service

[@nicedog1]

@@romanamassawe814 Ok maybe I’m exaggerating a bit but it was a struggle at least at first.

[@ЮрийАндреевичЧернов]

😂😂😂❤

[@nicedog1]

@@wallysilva6937 The trick is to resort to neutral English (or whatever language you are speaking) until you are both comfortable.

[@ezzatmagdy1503]

I’m From Egypt 🇪🇬 I've been living in London for 5 years and I mastered the London accent I love London's accent and I have beautiful memories there ❤

[@taalpointnoord8826]

To be honest I m still struggling delving in to the accents , after many years of learning English. As a Dutchman , Rhotic accent helps for me , really spells it out. You are a great teacher Laura, and I love this gem of a video , you nailed it. Overwhelming quality, and all these tips are amazing and work for me .

[@domingo123]

It clarifies a lot how the different accents have been created and I find the way you explain very amusing. Gràcies des de Barcelona.

[@TazMerali]

Laura, Oh my goodness, you are amazing, ive just moved to the uk. I never understood the different accents easily, you made it a lot easier for me, you are absolutely amazing

[@BrandonLeeBrown]

The UK not only has regional accents, but also has economic class accents. A British woman in my country returned to the UK and back after 5 years away and told me that she didn't realize the class separation was so great in the UK until she returned after 5 years. We really don't have such class separation, so it really would stand out comparing the two countries.

[@HeartistMurali]

But you are from which country?

[@Jimmie567]

Yes indeed, and that distinction is more acute if someone from the lower socio strata ends up on the wrong side of the law. Uk is seemingly amiable on a brief visit, but if you find yourself adjusting to its elitest and hierarchal culture, it morphs a hostile existence unless you share a higher membership.. Truly horrendous, lovely country, but there are reasons why so many Brits leave seeking a more equal and less exclusive climate..

[@chrisaris8756]

@@Jimmie567what a load of drivel you are talking

[@fionagregory9147]

I am upper middle class.

[@smashingenglish]

Had a few comments asking about 'The Black Country.' The Black Country is an area of England, in the middle. It covers a collection of towns and boroughs near to Birmingham. It is called the Black Country because of its industrial history, where the many factories and foundries would create a lot of smoke in the area.

[@Mary.1130]

Many thanks . Apart of learning the British English with you . I got more information of UK 🇬🇧.

[@learningenglishwithme9222]

Where have you been, guys? It's been a month since I watched this video.

[@azfarsyed7082]

Accents Of Languages. Beautiful to listen to enjoy.

[@ahmadkateeb3688]

I'm Syrian refugee living in London uk and I love you and your videos/ special videos with different accents 🤍💚🤍🌺💐😇🇬🇧🤗😊

[@GeorgeSimon-f1s]

Thank you teacher, I am an Indian moved to UK recently... It helps me a lot to gain confidences..

[@hamedkhorami-d6m]

that is brilliant for me that I am new in the UK. you gave me a lot of for learning the world's mother language

[@irynapietrova]

Amazing! My students complained today about not understanding British people and I gave them your video to watch. Thank you so much for your work. I recommend your channel to everyone

[@smashingenglish]

Thanks so much! Glad it could be useful!

[@bigsmoke6805]

Meanwhile me, a teacher: *pops in subtitles whenever I'm watching British TV shows*

[@alvadani]

It’s clear that after listen this great video I understand a little bit more the diversity of english languages all over UK. Good!!!

[@PRHWoolly80]

Even as a native UK English speaker, mostly northern RP but can naturally slip into the Yorkshire accent, these videos are so entertaining. It's unbelievable how many different accents they are here. There's a distinct difference between a Derby and Nottingham accent and yet they are 20km/13 miles away.

[@tonip3598]

Amazing video, a million thanks. As a catalan from Spain I tend to forget that every language has this great variety of accents. And the way you teach this is super professional, thank you thank you thank you.

[@smashingenglish]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment ☺️

[@shimokitajin]

Laura, I like your English lessons😊 They have helped me a lot. The first reason for the appeal of British English is that it is pleasant to the ear.

[@johnp515]

All of them are pleasant to the ear? There are so many “British” accents and they are all so different

[@PRHWoolly80]

Believe me, some accents like the highlighted Scouse sound like static radio on phets. Some others though, the Northumberland accent are absolutely beautiful.

[@rizanblue8042]

This woman is a teacher by profession

[@hesamghiasvand1643]

Such a clear and nice accent challenge from a gorgeous teacher😊. Hat off for your impressions and endeavours to transfer your knowledge👏

[@NachtmahrNebenan]

As a German I found the *Shetland* series relatively easy to understand. Some Scotts told me there are phonetic similarities which makes it easier both ways.

[@MaryJane-bk9vj]

Im german too and I found out, that it depends from the region in Germany. In Bavaria, espascially in Oktoberfest-County😅, where I grew up, we have a strong rhotic accent.

[@Gargoiling]

I don't know Shetland so I don't know the local accent. But there's no dialect in the series. In a lot of these series, they just stick the occasional word in to make it sound "dialecty". I had the same experience with Montalbano, set in Sicily. "This I'd easy", I thought. When I went to get my hair cut in a small town in Sicily on holiday, I was trying to understand what the other customers were saying. Not a word! The BBC makes a lot of money from exports!

[@amyw6808]

I’m English (born in Kent, raised in Devon, lived in south wales and Worcestershire in the past, currently live in Lincolnshire) but I still struggle with some accents from some individual people. Even a really broad Devonian accent! I used to teach on the edge of Dartmoor and would often see an old man in the morning. I never understood a single word he said!

[@ИванИванов-з9в-с2у]

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[@mariojosemartins3297]

Congratulations for your video! I'm an ESL teacher in my country and everything you said and showed is quite important for learners.

[@whiskeyfoxtrotnovember8888]

Wow! Great lesson about accents. This was very useful for me. Thank you 🙏

[@IvelinaDobreva]

You are so right. I studied English more or less 13 years and it's really difficult for me to understand UK accents. Probably because we are flooded with American accents - films, music, etc. It's just a matter of practice I suppose.

[@jahangiransari9893]

Great lesson for learners of British English accent. I appreciated .I am improving my English language .This your You Tube lesson is really for me, I can easily understand from your lesson. Thank you so much teacher.

[@elsolering19]

Hello, I am from Colombia, this is the first time I watch your videos, and I love it.

[@Multilevel_Teacher]

Really

[@bogs31]

i'm a Filipino and im working in virgin media as a customer service agent. To be honest, a lot of times i am having a hard time to understand some of the UK accents though UK accent sounds great and i really like it. Sometimes i even unconsciously mimic the accent. Brilliant Video

[@vickyv8519]

Thanks for the tips Laura. Btw i like how diligently u make things clear. My request, pls make a collab video wid 'Lucy' if possible. We wud luv both of u sharing ur knowledge together. ❤❤❤

[@madammademoiselle3399]

This is the best english coach I ve ever had.❤

[@muhammadali-mu5il]

I love all the accents and respect as well but the way you speak is totally brilliant.

[@mashiurchowdhury8536]

Any Scousers watching this, nice one 😊. I'm from Merseyside but grew up and educated in various parts of the UK and abroad. Now my accent is super mix.... 😂 Tried to speak like Downton Abbey it never went well. But thanks Laura for clarification on this channel.

[@E_M_actor]

I'm very happy to know you Laura 🤩❤️👏🏻🙌🏻

[@Lumbia]

After years studying English, I now understand why I had a lot of difficulties understanding peoples in Liverpool ! I felt like if it was another language

[@lornam3637]

Liverpool is an extremely multicultural city. Many have Welsh ancestry, Chinese, Scandinavian, Scottish, Irish, Caribbean. On top of that our city centre has many international students and a diverse group of new immigrants - especially from Sudan, Somalia, Turkey, Afghanistan etc. My neighbours are Chinese, German, Welsh, Norwegian and Nigerian here in the city centre. I'm not sure who you weren't understanding 😂? Definitely the Liverpudlian accent on TV shows is tricky to understand though - because a lot of the time it is made up haha!

[@miguinare]

I falled in love. Amazing professor

[@masonfree2523]

I really love this footage in particular as you hit my problem at the bottom of my heart. As a Hongkonger, I learn English more than 20 years, however, I find difficult to understand what people in NW of England as their accent is different from what I learnt from school.

[@85stace85]

Don't worry love, I'm English born and bred, and I also have trouble understanding people from the NW! I used to work with a girl from Newcastle and I had real trouble understanding her because her accent was really strong, sometimes she would end up having to write it sown on a piece of paper!! 😂

[@muhammadtoimoor9695]

Laura's video presentation is mind blowing!

[@smashingenglish]

Glad you think so!😍💕

[@LoukyaLashwik]

No doubt, I fell in ❤ with your way of teaching 😊

[@ss-ww5mw]

Great Teacher i have ever met

[@SelcukKuzu1]

This was the best explanation about the 'r'

[@katya_mironenko]

Nice, that video “helping to understand British accent “ making the woman with British accent. Very helpful😂 Honestly - idk how and why but I understand her😳

[@prof.emanuelpaiva]

I'm Brazilian and I intend to go to London next year. I learned american English because in Brasil we receive more influence from USA. I do hope I will be succeed in UK

[@faroozahmad1090]

I have Seen lots of Videos of various KZbin Channel's Regarding English Language.. But Today When I Watch ur Outstanding And Remarkable Video About The Various UK Accents Of English, I am getting Too much amazed and also I like and love the way of ur Teaching Methods And Delivering The Whole Lecture with Wonderful and Understandable Examples, By the way I am Ur New Subscriber from Indian OCCUPIED KASHMIR and want to learn more from u. You are an Extraordinary And Great Teacher,

[@smashingenglish]

Thanks and welcome☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@stockmarketofindia9]

Hi iam watching this video from India, its really good one & helping a lot in understanding different slangs, laura your speech is so good & one can learn English by seeing your videos, thanks a lot, god bless you

[@xandehistoriaify]

Hey Laura!! I really love this subject about the English accents, because in my country (Brazil) have a lot of different accents too. I've been in UK in 2021 (Scotland, Lenceister, London), and for me is the much difficult to understand was the Scotish accent!! 😂😂

[@Jimmie567]

Next time, make glasgow (Scotland) your destinatio,, there you, ll love its dulcet tones,,

[@dicky6462]

Thank you for sharing this information, i once studied in the UK, in Lewes .

[@stevenserrettrejo3814]

She is not only really creative but also extremely gorgeous ❤

[@khalilkayyali7964]

Thanks a lot for this amazing video. I enjoyed a and learned and couldn't stop watching till the end.

[@alexandermacarthur627]

Most amazing teacher ever,love you❤️❤️

[@avatr7109]

Oh UK never change ... I love all your accents In fact WILTY is the reason I got into learning and understanding British humour

[@Alessandrosoloriosmith6372]

Am new here.. am polyglot and yasss u ar right.. UK accent is wonderful.. we ave a big rivalry with 'em.. l love ur accent .. 💪💪🇺🇸

[@yanasenko1097]

I looooove your accents videos! Please make more of these🙏

[@konokam]

You are wonderful teacher, with or without R. I love your films.

[@kevindean5833]

I could watch you all day , im smitten xxx

[@pitchoutoum4840]

I’m from France, did my studies in Birmingham and then Liverpool. My girlfriend is also from France, but did her studies in London. Now we are in Scotland. I can understand easily the Scottish accent while my girlfriend is really struggling with it 😅

[@MdZiaurRahman-x1s]

I am from India, the manner of your teaching is very good 👍❤️ and you are so good looking 😊😊

[@MiguelOliveira-007]

Thank you for making this incredible class available to us.🇧🇷

[@clubroot3383]

Thank you for a really wonderful and educational video. I really struggled to understand the origins of different UK accents but you have helped me to do so. I grew up in Gravesend and found my first job north of Aberdeen, I had to really tune into their way of saying things.

[@gzhang207]

This is jolly good. I was always wondering why the accents have survived since folks move and travel a lot. I look forward to a discussion on the association of accents with private schooling.

[@elendilnix]

Years ago I went in University of Essex for a course of advanced data analysis. It was terrible speak with locals in shops when you are used to understand only RP english.

[@royjohnson465]

Please, what is “RP” English.?

[@alicemargaret8092]

@@royjohnson465”received pronunciation”

[@oietchau162]

​@@royjohnson465RP is the standart british accent. It's the accent we first think of when we think about British English.

[@Edvoo]

Our motto for Essex is: Who needs consonants anyway?😅

[@fm32yo]

​@@royjohnson465I have a pen pal in Cardiff and he also didn't know that the RP is. But he knew the Queen's English. Which is probably the same as RP. IMO the best and the easiest "version" of English. ... On the other hand I always ask myself, Received Pronunciation... Ok, received from who? :)

[@iamharishkashyap]

Amazing stuff. This channel is a blessing for me. Keep up the good work! 👏🏼❤

[@annacichy780]

Well, simple solution. Be a non-Brit, come to UK, start working and try to survive and learn the language AND the accent. I came to London, knowing basic english and understand 10% of the conversation. After 4 years I was fluent and thought I know English and I decided to move to Scotland. Glasgow. Again I understand 10% of the conversation, but I guess you will learn when you need to and that takes time. After 4 years in Glasgow, I understand all the Scottish accents, English and Irish

[@okenvx1888]

I was hoping for this video my whole life and I didn't know, I've been stuck to understand British accent and it's quite stressful watch Peaky Blinders with subtitles

[@rizkhan3368]

i have lived in England for 10 years , and worked there for long as well, I do get loads of the accents..... If you live in Hull for a while you can catch most accents.....😅😅😅

[@pursiju]

Back in the late seventies our engineering office hosted a meeting with english colleagues. I was very junior and my counterpart was in his sixties. At the very beginning after a few exchanges of formalities, I interrupted the emerging discussions. Our side couldn't understand the senior english engineer. His speech was just mumbling in our ears. I asked him to produce his best Oxford english he can. Somehow we managed to reach lunch hours and he crabbed his leather bag and handed over to me a bottle of finest Scotch whiskey. I thanked him by saying: "Now I hear you loud and clear" Fom that moment on we were out of ice!

[@InformativePicks]

Very energetic presenting.

[@marketboy3679]

Now I know😅 that every place’s here in UK, they have different accents 🎉thank you for the tips. I am new here in your country 😊

[@KangthimEngti-e9e]

I love learning british accent, particularly the cockney. 😊

[@antoniostefanile]

Thank you! You unlocked me a new world 🌍!!!!

[@АглесМасалимова]

It's a really great video. Thank you so much, Laura!

[@mcmerfi_arar]

It would be great if you made a series of videos on the topic training us to understand different British accents by watching movies and interviews and explaining every detail. I believe such videos might get really popular.

[@carlco3378]

Oh yes, that would be amazing 🤩🤩🤩

[@rebeccaarichardson]

😮

[@Sherloki85]

Wow, I really appreciate lessons like this one. Sometimes I even use some of those pronunciations automatically without realizing it. Now I can understand better, loved the rotic and non rotic explanation and the intrusive r. Thank you so much from Italy 😊

[@muhammadyounus2240]

I only randomly found your video. Very amazing work, I am going to be watching all you videos. Thank you for your work ❤

[@smashingenglish]

Awesome! Thank you!☺️ I hope you enjoy them!!

[@Anna-qm4gi]

Very useful video, thanks a million!

[@tranquilityforever4986]

It is impossible not to like the videos after listening

[@loveearth6023]

Love you ma'am and ur podcasts

[@TheManuFace]

I'm from Italy. Lately I'm working for a Bristolian Company... I like their mentality, I like the way they set and plan the work, yet the first months was an hell to communicate and understand some collegues there. =D PS. Laura your beauty helps me to digest some "weird" english accent and word!

[@astorezaor1308]

Hello Laura , a pleasure to see your video for the 1st time . From the Basque country. I love our Language ( Euskera ) is different from, everyone . And I love how you speak

[@ramchb]

Excellent video. Very clarifying

[@smashingenglish]

Glad it was helpful!☺️🇬🇧

[@Abdi_sulaiman]

Laura thank you so much for the lesson keep it up

[@smashingenglish]

You're so welcome!☺️☺️☺️

[@ВладимирПавлов-ы6в]

Hi Laura, thank you for the information, I didn't know that, it's interesting!

[@AcapulKero]

Oh my God, you´re beautiful! I wish I had you as teacher when I studied English. Thanks for this class!

[@abirhasanabir6137]

The way you present I think you are an actor

[@adeebkakar2459]

Amazing vlog about different UK English accents and love it the way you explain. And you talk about Cornwall there is one of my aunt live there and also share your vlog

[@kcchung3309]

Very useful tips about learning different kind of UK English speaking thanks so much for sharing bye-bye 💯👍

[@usmanniaz5509]

Thank you for uk accent learning .i watched 12 time becoz it help me to learn northwich

[@boboyandales3672]

It really helps. Thanks.

[@rafigladboy]

Heavenly episode and awesome explanation.

[@diegocac625]

Excellent explanation Laura, I loved it!

[@smashingenglish]

Glad it was helpful!☺️☺️

[@bernardmansire8642]

thanks teacher

[@smashingenglish]

You are welcome☺️

[@zszs2882]

There is a series "The Bodyguard" with a Scottish actor being the bodyguard of a politician. I think it is a wonderful accent.

[@nevwaterson1327]

You should have been an actress or even a comedian. I guess you are in your videos. Great job. So talented 😊❤

[@zakariazaki7513]

Thanks for lesson keep going 🤠 greeting from Morocco

[@smashingenglish]

Thanks! 😃☺️

[@zekibilen1775]

Thanks teacher 💙🙋

[@christianlight1765]

Hello teacher how's it going ? , I am nono , I am from France. You're right about the accents Is not évident ,because sometimes I understand without problem but another time it is very hard. I am very happy to hear that someone like you but in practice the problem of the accents that are différents ❤

[@aliyilmaz4045]

You are a great teacher. I am proud of being your student.

[@lulufida2005]

Thanks Laura, it's beneficial

[@eustaquiozambrano2974]

Thanks a lot. Have a great weekend 👍

[@SayedAhdarf]

You are amazing I love this video

[@ricardoespinoza5307]

Laura and order , you are wooonderful !

[@carlaconti6596]

Great video! Thank you!