People often worry about their accent when learning a new language, but should they? In this episode we talk about how accents develop, why it’s important to think about it when learning a new language and give some top tips and exercises on how to improve your pronunciation.

Joining Alex to help us with this is founder of the business ‘Improve Your Accent’ Luke Nicholson, who has helped people from over 85 countries work on their English accent, and Dr Will Barras, a lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Aberdeen.

All listeners can also go to https://www.rosettastone.co.uk/podcast/ to receive special offers and start your own language learning journey today.

People often worry about their accent when learning a new language, but should they? In this episode we talk about how accents develop, why it&rsquo;s important to think about it when learning a new language and give some top tips and exercises on how to improve your pronunciation.
Joining Alex to help us with this is founder of the business &lsquo;Improve Your Accent&rsquo; Luke Nicholson, who has helped people from over 85 countries work on their English accent, and Dr Will Barras, a lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Aberdeen.
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The More Than Words podcast, brought to you by Rosetta Stone UK, is back for series two, where we meet fascinating people and experts in the field of language and linguistics, answering your most pressing questions about learning another language. 

Our host, polyglot and writer Alex Rawlings, speaks to a range of guests. From neuroscientists like Thomas Bak on the best way to learn a language, to Susie Dent speaking about vocabulary, and US Memory champion Chester Santos on how to remember it all.  We also have the UK’s favourite German comedian Henning Wehn talking about slang and where to find it, and 2 phonetic fanatics discussing accents and how to improve your pronunciation.

In our final episode Alex and special guest Susie Dent will be answering YOUR questions on language learning. So if there’s something you’d like to know, please tweet @RosettaStoneUK for a chance to be selected. 

Subscribe to ‘More Than Words’ on your favourite podcast channel, so you don’t miss an episode. All listeners can also go to https://www.rosettastone.co.uk/podcast/ to receive special offers and start your own language learning journey today.

You can now vote for More Than Words at the People's Choice Podcast Awards! Just click the following link, quickly sign up and select &lsquo;Rosetta Stone &ndash; More Than Words&rsquo; in the 'Education' and 'People's Choice' sections if you loved our podcast! <a href="https://www.podcastawards.com/app/nominations">https://www.podcastawards.com/app/nominations</a>
The More Than Words podcast, brought to you by Rosetta Stone UK, is back for series two, where we meet fascinating people and experts in the field of language and linguistics, answering your most pressing questions about learning another language.&nbsp;
Our host, polyglot and writer Alex Rawlings, speaks to a range of guests. From neuroscientists like Thomas Bak on the best way to learn a language, to Susie Dent speaking about vocabulary, and US Memory champion Chester Santos on how to remember it all.&nbsp; We also have the UK&rsquo;s favourite German comedian Henning Wehn talking about slang and where to find it, and 2 phonetic fanatics discussing accents and how to improve your pronunciation.
In our final episode Alex and special guest Susie Dent will be answering YOUR questions on language learning. So if there&rsquo;s something you&rsquo;d like to know, please tweet @RosettaStoneUK for a chance to be selected.&nbsp;
Subscribe to &lsquo;More Than Words&rsquo; on your favourite podcast channel, so you don&rsquo;t miss an episode. All listeners can also go to <a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X0veCoQ0Bhrkxz9h1Gorz?domain=rosettastone.co.uk/">https://www.rosettastone.co.uk/podcast/</a> to receive special offers and start your own language learning journey today.

More Than Words Podcast

The More Than Words Podcast, brought to you by Rosetta Stone UK, is an exciting and immersive language podcast, where we go beyond the lingo to share our appreciation of new and different cultures. Join us as we take you on a journey, hearing stories from intrepid travellers, expert linguists, career climbers and sporting stars as they discuss how language can enrich your life and unlock the door to a new world that enables a deeper connection to those people and places.

Are you drawn to meeting different people, intrigued by travel and inspired by immersing yourself in new cultures? Join host Alex Outhwaite as she delves into the power of understanding, through language with expert guests such as Susie Dent, David James and Alex Rawlings.

To watch the video, find out more and try Rosetta Stone for free, please click the following link: 

www.rosettastone.co.uk/podcast/

The More Than Words Podcast, brought to you by Rosetta Stone UK,&nbsp;is an exciting and immersive language podcast, where we go beyond the lingo to share our appreciation of new and different cultures. Join us as we take you on a journey, hearing stories from intrepid travellers, expert linguists,&nbsp;career climbers&nbsp;and sporting stars as they discuss how language can enrich your life and unlock the door to a new world that enables a deeper connection to those people and places.
Are you drawn to meeting different people, intrigued by travel and inspired by immersing yourself in new cultures? Join host Alex Outhwaite as she delves into the power of understanding, through language with expert guests such as Susie Dent, David James and Alex Rawlings.
To watch the video, find out more and try Rosetta Stone for free, please click the following link:&nbsp;
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Why accents are important and how to improve your own, with polyglot Alex Rawlings

How important is grammar in language learning? Alex Rawlings shows a new way to look at learning, different from the language learning you did at school. Alex gives his top tips to stop stressing about grammar. If you want to take your learning to the next level, we have a special offer here to start your language learning journey: https://www.rosettastone.co.uk/lp/s3/?cmp=mtw&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=sm&utm_campaign=mtw8&utm_content=sl

How important is grammar in language learning? Alex Rawlings shows a new way to look at learning, different from the language learning you did at school. Alex gives his top tips to stop stressing about grammar. If you want to take your learning to the next level, we have a special offer here to start your language learning journey: <a href="https://www.rosettastone.co.uk/lp/s3/?cmp=mtw&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=sm&amp;utm_campaign=mtw8&amp;utm_content=sl">https://www.rosettastone.co.uk/lp/s3/?cmp=mtw&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=sm&amp;utm_campaign=mtw8&amp;utm_content=sl</a>

Is grammar important when learning a new language? With Polyglot Alex Rawlings

What to avoid when travelling to a new country? Language learning tips before travelling! Polyglot Alex Rawlings takes you through the jump to immersive language learning. Alex covers his preparation to do before travelling and testing out your new language stills. If you want to take your learning to the next level, we have a special offer here to start your language learning journey: https://www.rosettastone.co.uk/lp/s3/?cmp=mtw&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=sm&utm_campaign=mtw7&utm_content=sl

What to avoid when travelling to a new country? Language learning tips before travelling! Polyglot Alex Rawlings takes you through the jump to immersive language learning. Alex covers his preparation to do before travelling and testing out your new language stills. If you want to take your learning to the next level, we have a special offer here to start your language learning journey: https://www.rosettastone.co.uk/lp/s3/?cmp=mtw&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=sm&amp;utm_campaign=mtw7&amp;utm_content=sl

Language Learning Travel Tips with British polyglot Alex Rawlings

What to avoid when travelling to a new country? Language learning tips before travelling! Polyglot Alex Rawlings takes you through the jump to immersive language learning. Alex covers his preparation to do before travelling and testing out your new language stills. If you want to take your learning to the next level, we have a special offer here to start your language learning journey: <a href="https://www.rosettastone.co.uk/lp/s3/?cmp=mtw&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=sm&amp;utm_campaign=mtw7&amp;utm_content=sl">https://www.rosettastone.co.uk/lp/s3/?cmp=mtw&amp;utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=sm&amp;utm_campaign=mtw7&amp;utm_content=sl</a>

Alex Rawlings’ Top Language Study Tips to Avoid before Travelling to a New Country What to avoid when travelling to a new country? Language learning tips before travelling! Polyglot Alex Rawlings takes you through the jump to immersive language learning. Alex covers his preparation to do before travelling and testing out your new language stills. If you want to take your learning to the next level, we have a special offer here to start your language learning journey: https://www.rosettastone.co.

Why accents are important and how to improve your own, with polyglot Alex Rawlings

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