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Ep87. Accents, Identity, and Discrimination: Why Do Some Accents Have More Prestige?

From Languages Pedagogy Podcast · Hosted by Mike Llerena

2025-02-28·00:20:32

Episode summary

In this episode of Languages Pedagogy Podcast: What does your accent say about you? More importantly, why do some accents carry social prestige while others are stigmatized?

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What does your accent say about you? More importantly, why do some accents carry social prestige while others are stigmatized? In this eye-opening episode, we take a deep dive into the world of accents—how they shape identity, influence perception, and impact real-world…