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

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

  • Maximum group size: 30
  • Cost: free
  • Start times: 10.30 and 13.00
  • Location: the 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 Learning programme is available on our Learning events, workshops and resources page.

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