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29 October 2014

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	Eileen Thompson Born: 28 April 1954 Lives: Hartlepool, Cleveland Time lived in area: More than 10 years

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The participants were asked to describe how they spoke in their own words.

How do you describe your accent: "Normal."

Have there been other influences on the way you speak: Not Given

Do you have skills in languages other than English?: No

Other languages: None

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