Cockneys in traditional clothes. Could you understand them?

I want to know more about the British accent, especially the London accent.   Erin, Beijing

If you travel around Britain you will hear a great variety of regional accents. Some are easier to understand than others and some may make you think you don’t understand English at all!

But how do people speak in the capital city, London? Find out about a very special way of speaking called cockney rhyming slang.

After you've heard Neil's report, take the quiz to see how much you understood.

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