English Accents

Since English is spoken in many countries there are many different English accents, just like in Japanese. Here is a video of a woman introducing herself in 21 different English accents. Can you hear the differences?

1. Standard British Accent (England) - Hello, my name is Amy Walker. I'm 25 years old and I was born in London, England.

2. Cockney Accent (England) - Hello, I'm Amy Walker. I'm 25 years old and I was born in London, weren't I?

3. British RP (England) - Yes, hello. My name is Amy Walker. I'm 25 years old and I was born in London, England.

4. Irish (Republic of Ireland) - That's right. Me name is Amy Walker and I was born in Dublin, Ireland.

5. Northern Irish (Northern Ireland) - Hi, how are you? I'm Amy Walker. I'm 25 and I was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

6. Scottish (Scotland) - Of course I'm Scottish. I'm a Walker, aren't I? You know, Walker like the shortbread? Comes in the wee tin with the tartan on it.

7. Italian (Italy) - Bonjourno. My name is Amy Walker and I'm from Italia.

8. German (Germany) - Guten tag. My name is Amy Walker. I'm 25 years old and I was born in Berlin in Germany.

9. Czech (the Czech Republic) - Hello, my name is Amy Walker. I was born in Prague, which is called "Praga," in Czech Republic.

10. Russian (Russia) - Hello. My name is Amy Walker and I'm from Moscow in Russia.

11. French (France) - Bonjour. Je m'apelle Amy Walker. (I'm 25 years old) and I was born in Paris en France.

12. Australian (Australia) - Hi, how you going? I'm Amy Walker. I'm 25, and I was born in Sydney, Australia.

13. New Zealand (New Zealand) - Yes, hello, I'm Amy Walker. I'm 26, sorry 27, no, 25! And I was born in Wellington, New Zealand.

14. Heavy Ocker Australian (Australia) - Good day, mate. How ya going? I'm Amy Walker, and I'm true-blue Aussie, mate. That's right. I'll always call Australia home.

15. Texan (Texas, USA) - Well, hi there, how ya doing? I'm Amy Walker, I'm 25 years old and I was born in Texas.

16. Californian (California, USA) - Hello, I'm Amy Walker. I'm 25 and I was born in California. LA.

17. Northwest (USA) - Hello, I'm Amy Walker. I'm 25 and I was born in Seattle, Washington.

18. Toronto (Canada) - Oh, hello! I'm Amy Walker. I'm 25 years old and I was born in Toronto, Canada.

19. Brooklyn (New York, USA) - What?! Course, I'm doing the thing! Sorry. I'm Amy Walker, I'm 25, and I was born in Brooklyn.

20. Deep Southern (USA) - Why, hi there. My name is Amy Walker. I'm 25 years old and I was born in Charlston, South Carolina.

21. Trans-Atlantic (USA) - Oh, hello. My name is Amy Walker and I'm an actress and a writer and a singer and a dancer. And I was asked here today to give you an example of the Trans-Atlantic accent I was trained in in 1945. So this concludes our little program for you this evening. We do hope you enjoyed yourself as much as I have. Thank you and good night.