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Dreams-and-Turtles t1_iyf0i3e wrote

Not really since they usually get taught Queens English or pick up the American dialect through TV.

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fancifinanci t1_iyf17b7 wrote

Most people who learn English as a second language just have their first language’s accent as an undertone

If they worked on having a perfect “American” accent it’s generally just broadcast English which is a neutral accent

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odd_neighbour t1_iyf1jry wrote

Not necessarily, sometimes the accents just develop as the person learns the language.

Case point, I’m learning Farsi as a second language, yet all the Iranians think it’s hilarious that I’ve naturally adopted an Afghani accent. I’ve never actually heard an Afghani accent so I have no idea how I’ve got one, it’s just the way my vocal cords have naturally settled on pronouncing Farsi words.

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ScholarImpossible121 t1_iyf7xnp wrote

They don't pick an accent but pick up on an accent depending on where you learn English and consume most of the English speaking media.

Wife and her close friend went to school together in an Asian country. Her friend moved to England, wife USA and now Australia.

When they speak with me around there is a noticeably English accent, my Australian accent and my wifes neutral/American accent.

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Salt-Tangelo-9152 t1_iyf88gi wrote

The trippiest were the Native Japanese Sushi chefs in Berkeley California with English accents.

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MaherDemocrat1967 t1_iyf9oys wrote

I suppose you can choose your teacher. Someone who learns English from a person from London will certainly sound different than someone who learns from a person from Sydney, or Brooklyn, or Texas.

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Outrageous-Ear-8855 t1_iyfc0nv wrote

I've noticed while watching kdramas and korean variety shows they pick an American accent

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Standalone2 t1_iyfc3wu wrote

In the UK you learn the importance of RP when you realise how many accents and dialects there are. As someone has already said your first language often stays and contributes heavily to your accent.

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