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23 September 2014
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	Bill Griffiths Born: 20 August 1948 Lives: Seaham, Durham 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: "Mixed."

Have there been other influences on the way you speak: "42 years plus North East."

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

Other languages: German, French

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