Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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English sounds different everywhere. And that’s exactly the point.

There is no hierarchy of accents, or of varieties of spoken language. Every generation reshapes English in its own way.

This English Language Day, we’re exploring how English is spoken across the UK and around the world, with Professor Rob Drummond.

Follow along: britishcouncil.org/english-language-day