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World Service,12 Jul 1999,13 mins

Vowel Sounds and Accents

The Language Doctor

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How to overcome the problem with vowel sounds known as diphthong pronunciation. Are catch phrases the same as idioms? Should you use British or American English? Plus, the origin of the Canadian accent.

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