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This is where I share my latest thoughts on all things related to dialects and accents, both in film/TV and real life.
Why you should learn accents as an actor
First and foremost, it’s important to acknowledge that as an actor you’ve chosen a highly competitive industry. You should embrace everything that expands your skillset and that can help give you a leg up. Depending on the types of projects you’re interested in, you might book a stage combat class, or learn how to ride…
The value of a catchphrase
(This blog post describes an exercise that I often use with my clients. If you’re interested in seeing more accent practice exercises, check out my digital product “How To Practice Accents” here) Sometimes the hardest thing when attempting a new accent is just starting your sentence. You can’t help but have a nervous feeling that…
The first thing to nail when learning a new accent
Learning a new accent is hard. Even for those with a natural affinity for picking up new accents, it takes time and a lot of practice. There’s many approaches to learning a new accent and it’s difficult to know where even to begin on your accent learning journey. A great starting point is what we…
Scottish accents in A Castle for Christmas
Earlier this week I was invited to BBC Scotland’s The Nine to discuss the Scottish accents in Netflix latest Christmas hallmark movie A Castle for Christmas which had gotten quite some backlash from Scottish viewers critical of the Scottish accents in it. I had only seen the trailer at the time of the interview but…
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Dani Morse-Kopp 