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I am around Oxford about the “received pronunciation”
a subject that has been very demanded.
Enjoy it, I’m very proud.
Hi everybody, and welcome again to English with Lucy.
Today I am in Oxford.
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“Received pronunciation” is probably the variety
most famous and most studied oral English in the world,
although only 2% of the population of the United Kingdom speaks it.
So why is it called “received pronunciation”?
Well, the word “received” comes from the fact
which is wisdom received.
2% of the population that speaks
“received pronunciation” has been learned normally
starting with his education at private school,
which means that it was a very small social minority
the one that received “received pronunciation”,
which is currently an accent
a little less desirable in the United Kingdom.
Thus, “received pronunciation” constantly evolves.
The “received pronunciation” that the BBC used
many years ago it is quite different
of the “received pronunciation” that is currently used.
Look at an example of BBC English
many years ago.
It’s pretty old fashioned
and even a bit ridiculous.
– [Presenter] This is the BBC Home and Forces Program.
I’m Bruce Belfrage.
Here we have some excellent news that have come
in the last hour in the form of a statement
from GHQ Quarto.
– And you can compare it
with the actors of Made in Chelsea today.
– [Jamie] There are a lot of things that fit me,
As I met you are my dad!
I’m there, trying to please Mr. Watto,
a great guy by the way, however, I’m there,
trying to please …
– [Spencer] Watson?
– [Jamie] Yes, actually Clive, I was …
– [Spencer] I know Clive.
– [Jamie] I was trying, I know you say you do not like it.
I was trying … – [Spencer] I wonder why.
-Have included his Americanisms
how to say “betta” instead of “better”.
Almost all British English dictionaries use RP (received pronunciation)
so it is important to remember it when you read it
A phonetic transcription, you are learning how to say the word
in “received pronunciation”.
So it is important to remember that
when you are reading a phonetic transcription,
You are learning how to say the word in “received pronunciation”.
Almost all British English dictionaries
they will give the phonetic transcription
in “received pronunciation”
So it is important to know and understand it
to be able to use it.
So what accent do you have to learn?
Should you use “received pronunciation”?
Well, it’s hard to say.
It’s a decision you should take.
I can not make that decision for you.
I always recommend that my students choose an accent
That you find them relevant and interesting.
If you like the sound of northern accents,
then choose one.
If you want something else from the south,
why do not you try it
Always, however, you should include the “received pronunciation”
in your studies in British English
because it is a very good base
for standard and eloquent English.
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