A group of 6 students in blue school jumpers and blue plaid skirts stand around a desk. 3 are looking down at the desk, the other 3 students are looking up at a red funnel which is suspended above them

Sounds Familiar?

Years 10 – 13 Uncover ways of analysing speech, accent and dialect by diving into oral history collections from the National Sound Archive.Tuesdays, London Available during term-time. Press Book Now and complete the form to let us know your preferred date.

About Sounds Familiar?

A group of 6 students in blue school jumpers and blue plaid skirts stand around a desk. 3 are looking down at the desk, the other 3 students are looking up at a red funnel which is suspended above them

This workshop is fully booked for 2025. Bookings welcome from 7 January 2026.

Uncover ways of analysing speech, accent and dialect. This session explores language change and variation, and regional vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar in the UK

Please note:

  • maximum group size: 30
  • cost: free
  • start times: 10.30 and 13.00
  • location: British Library, London.

Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email schools@bl.uk if you have questions or need help with the form.

More information about our Schools programme is available on our Schools hub.

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