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Do You Speak American?
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program that "examine[s] the dynamic state of American English a language rich with regional variety, strong global impact and cultural controversy." Includes essays on topics such as vocabulary, pronunciation, the power of prose, language as prestige, and shifts in regional language. Also includes sound clips, examples of mispronounced words, a show transcript, quizzes, and links to related information. Searchable.
http://www.pbs.org/speak/
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