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24 September 2014

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	Ashley Barnes Born: 3 June 1985 Lives: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire Time lived in area: All my life Occupation: Parttime warehouse worker

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

How do you describe your accent: "It's all right still, but I can speak English considerably well if I wish."

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

Do you have skills in languages other than English?: Yes

Other languages: Street, Patois

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