It's a tale as old as time: British actors crossing the pond to be cast in big-time American movies and television shows. Which means speaking in an American accent for months—sometimes even years—at ...

Many well-known actors use accent reduction to cast more movie roles. And sometimes even the most attentive film-watchers ...

Many people tend to think a foreign accent is more interesting than the way they speak, because we tend to value things that are less common. Some people associate a British accent with someone being ...

Fantasy books and films are a massive hit with both readers and spectators. Although the tales occur in a fictional realm, the characters always speak with British accents instead of American accents.

Accent expert and actor Amy Walker breaks down British accents by American actors in movies including ‘Maleficent,' 'Ocean's Thirteen,' 'The Iron Lady,' 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' 'Bridget Jones' Baby,' 'The ...

David Heath is a List Writer from the UK specializing in video games, movies, TV shows, and the occasional anime. Usually when a game is localized, it’s done in North America. Everyone sounds American ...

An important part of many actors' work is to take on an accent that isn't their own. The American accent is one of the hardest to master, since it has so many variations depending on which part of the ...

Mastering English can be tough for many learners. And choosing the right accent can add an extra challenge. But which English accent is easiest to learn: British or American? The answer is not as ...

Earlier this year, I was at a high-end store in Greenwich, Connecticut, and as I was shopping, a salesperson approached me, offering her help. She was curious to know where I was from. “New York,” I ...