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Speech & Pronunciation

Swine Influenza Statement by WHO Director-General

What do you think about the accent of the WHO Director-General?

http://video.who.int/streaming/SWINE_FLU_PRESS_CONF_29APR2009_INTRO.wmv

If you don't know her nationality, would you be able to tell where she is from by just listening to her speech (without watching)?
  

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If you don't know her nationality, would you be able to tell where she is from by just listening to her speech (without watching)? I definitely would have, but I did go to a school that had a staff comprised mainly of Aisans. That could be the reason why i am good at recognizing an 'Asian' accent...

— S.P.I.

  • If you don't know her nationality, would you be able to tell where she is from by just listening to her speech (without watching)?
  • I definitely would have, but I did go to a school that had a staff comprised mainly of Aisans.
  • That could be the reason why i am good at recognizing an 'Asian' accent...
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If you don't know her nationality, would you be able to tell where she is from by just listening to her speech (without watching)?

I definitely would have, but I did go to a school that had a staff comprised mainly of Aisans. That could be the reason why i am good at recognizing an 'Asian' accent...
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