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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 until 29 May 2026. We are now taking bookings for 1 June 2026 onwards. Please do not make a booking request for a date before this time as it will not be processed.

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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