How to Understand Native English Speakers from the UK!

I understand. You've been learning English for a while but when you listen to some UK accents it's like they're speaking another language! Watch this video to find out how to understand the most difficult dialects of the UK!
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[@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

[@antonioquarta9058]

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.

[@user-ig5pp7bc3v]

😂😂😂❤

[@nicedog1]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@user-fc4sp5hu6d]

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[@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?

[@kristofs8893]

Yep. Everyone can see and feel the class separation coming from 2nd and 3rd world countries. Although middle-class British tend to speak way more clean English than bottom-class. They might use posh "wo'ds", but they will make themselves heard loud and clear. 😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@whiskeyfoxtrotnovember8888]

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

[@iamharishkashyap]

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

[@mariojosemartins3297]

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

[@hesamghiasvand1643]

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

[@yanasenko1097]

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

[@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!!!

[@madammademoiselle3399]

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

[@MiguelOliveira-lg7cd]

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

[@azfarsyed7082]

Accents Of Languages. Beautiful to listen to enjoy.

[@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!

[@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.

[@user-yl8zy1gx3w]

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

[@ezzatmagdy4765]

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 ❤

[@alexandermacarthur627]

Most amazing teacher ever,love you❤️❤️

[@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 😅

[@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

[@miguinare]

I falled in love. Amazing professor

[@shekhargupta6718]

Amazing vlog, very informative. Keep up the good work.

[@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.

[@Anna-qm4gi]

Very useful video, thanks a million!

[@sonofkingofallkingssss]

Youre really a good teacher.

[@rafigladboy]

Heavenly episode and awesome explanation.

[@edwardtsang7348]

Thank you for a useful lesson 🙏

[@user-qb4do3ri4g]

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

[@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 ☺️

[@rizanblue8042]

This woman is a teacher by profession

[@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.....😅😅😅

[@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,,

[@JuliaVital7]

Thank you! I loved this video!

[@muhammadali-mu5il]

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

[@user-nu2cy1qn5o]

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

[@eustaquiozambrano2974]

Thanks a lot. Have a great weekend 👍

[@khalilkayyali7964]

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

[@carlaconti6596]

Great video! Thank you!

[@dicky6462]

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

[@diegocac625]

Excellent explanation Laura, I loved it!

[@smashingenglish]

Glad it was helpful!☺️☺️

[@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.

[@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.

[@ahmadkateeb3688]

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

[@LoukyaLashwik]

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

[@konokam]

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

[@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 .

[@dancu9271]

A lot of thanks for making and sharing your video!!

[@smashingenglish]

My pleasure!☺️

[@SelcukKuzu1]

This was the best explanation about the 'r'

[@Spokenenglish12]

Very useful lesson

[@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!! 😂

[@kcchung3309]

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

[@ss-ww5mw]

Great Teacher i have ever met

[@user-bx5rd3mz7r]

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

[@assiazazou78]

I liked this video so much. Thank you.

[@E_M_actor]

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

[@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.

[@boboyandales3672]

It really helps. Thanks.

[@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.

[@KopWolf13]

In Thailand my country we call Tea = Chaa (Without the R sound) too

[@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!!

[@mariorugama6830]

Thank you so much teacher

[@shurik6229]

amazing... thank you ❤

[@jenarojesuspenaalonso3263]

Most helpful video ever !

[@jasonelias7865]

Perfect!

[@muhammadtoimoor9695]

Laura's video presentation is mind blowing!

[@smashingenglish]

Glad you think so!😍💕

[@lulufida2005]

Thanks Laura, it's beneficial

[@elsolering19]

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

[@Multilevel_Teacher]

Really

[@raoufallani5142]

Thank you teacher

[@dieDeni]

Really helpful 😮 🙌🏾

[@sena2343]

Thank you for the great video.❤

[@smashingenglish]

You are so welcome!

[@Abdi_sulaiman]

Laura thank you so much for the lesson keep it up

[@smashingenglish]

You're so welcome!☺️☺️☺️

[@zekibilen1775]

Thanks teacher 💙🙋

[@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. ❤❤❤

[@avatr7109]

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

[@dianaflores494]

Amazing video! 🙌

[@javieralejandrocalasierra6600]

Thank you!

[@ramchb]

Excellent video. Very clarifying

[@smashingenglish]

Glad it was helpful!☺️🇬🇧

[@SayedAhdarf]

You are amazing I love this video

[@loveearth6023]

Love you ma'am and ur podcasts

[@krusriyad8267]

Thank you so much

[@benjaminnoine9246]

I really enjoyed your video😊

[@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 ❤

[@AfricanMale30]

*This is very useful video. 👌🏿*

[@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.

[@mlourdesdelgadoluque2726]

I'm learning a lot with your videos.

[@smashingenglish]

Glad to hear it!☺️

[@InformativePicks]

Very energetic presenting.

[@45cab]

thank you it helps to understand awesome

[@usmanniaz5509]

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

[@tomaurnhammer7597]

Wonderful content presented with a lot of love for language. I wonder how it would be if the room you’re recording in would be more dry just to be able to listen to you even closer, if that makes sense. It’s these early reflections on the audio that I wish weren’t there. Subscribed.

[@Nd10615]

Hi, this is the first time I'm watched your video so I got your lessons very amazing, it is helpful for me, I'm from Eritrea but now l live in England, really british language is difficult to anderstand all the people especially Scotland very different accents with England, and Wales.

[@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 😊

[@danielretzl7569]

very nice and interesting video, Laura! Keep on going! greets from Vienna

[@SajidShaikh-rn9zz]

That's 'awesome...! 👍

[@musicismyfuture]

Cool tips 👍

[@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? :)

[@amooboardgamechi]

Tnx for all great videos you have made, would you please make a video describing the article “the”?? A lot of non-English speakers find it very confusing

[@AcapulKero]

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

[@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