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Guess the English Accents! | English Language Quiz # 1

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Warm-up Questions

What English accents do you already know by name?
Why do you think English accents can be difficult to recognize?
Which English-speaking country's accent would you most like to understand better?

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Start With: Word Definition

Order: Alphabetical Random

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Guess the English Accents! | English Language Quiz # 1

Early accent guesses (00:00 – 02:45)

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1. What is the first accent identified after the opening clip about award nominations?

Cockney
Canadian
Scottish
Irish

2. Which accent is named after the clip about serious movie sets and laughing at work?

Welsh
General Australian
Texas
Brooklyn

3. Which accent is given for the clip mentioning "give up the throne" and "Christianity"?

Boston
British Received Pronunciation
Jamaican slang
Scouse

Guess the English Accents! | English Language Quiz # 1

Middle section of the quiz (02:45 – 05:30)

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1. Which accent is identified after the story about cooking a terrible meal with trout, walnuts, and goat's cheese?

Geordie
Cultivated Australian
Northern Irish
Broad Australian

2. What does the speaker say is their forte in the clip before the Canadian accent answer?

Singing
Speed
Cooking
Capacity

3. Which accent is named after the clip with repeated "you know what I mean" and comments about rock and roll stars?

Yorkshire
Irish
Boston
Mancunian

Guess the English Accents! | English Language Quiz # 1

Final accent guesses and closing (05:30 – 08:15)

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1. Which accent is identified after the speaker says their parents encouraged them to follow their passion for wildlife?

Cockney
Broad Australian
Texas
Brummy

2. Which accent is named after the clip discussing an economic crisis and many people applying for 17 jobs?

Received Pronunciation
Northern Irish
American twang
Welsh

3. What does the speaker hope for in the clip before the Yorkshire accent answer?

That the audience will sing along
That the food will be ready
That the day will be warm and nice
That the train will be on time

Guess the English Accents! | English Language Quiz # 1

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1. What is the main purpose of the video?

To compare different jobs
To explain British history
To test viewers on English accents
To teach grammar rules

2. How are the answers usually presented in the video?

With subtitles only
At the very end only
Right after each audio clip
Through audience comments

3. What kinds of accents are included in the quiz?

Only American accents
A mix from different English-speaking regions
Only Australian accents
Only British accents

Discussion Questions

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Guess the English Accents! | English Language Quiz # 1

Which accent in the video do you think was the easiest to recognize? Why?
Do you think accent recognition is an important skill for English learners? Why or why not?
Which accents from your own country or language are very different from each other?
How can learners improve their listening when they hear unfamiliar accents?