Older swedes all have a british accent in english because that’s what schools taught
Lenin spoke English with a Dublin accent.
Really? That’s tremendous.
His English tutor in London was an Irishman, and son of James Collins later mentioned that Lenin spoke with Rathmines accent. HG Wells remarked “Irish” accent in general.
edit: Connolly, not Collins. I accidentally created a Greek myth monster of two Irish politicians.
My own French teacher was a Georgia peach, so I pahrlay vew in puh fransay.
Kevin Spacey?
One of the things I have spent more time than I should looking for is audio of Lenin speaking English but don’t think such a recording exists.
I have a Taiwanese friend who learned English on basketball courts.
Please watch 80s comedy flick Better Off Dead.
Almost… Better Off Ted is a funny TV show, but Better Off Dead is the movie.
In reference to the OP, a character learns to speak English after watching a show hosted by Howard Cosell who has a very specific voice.
“…and it’s my favorite kind of crazy.” -Veronica
I have been reading this joke since before 9/11.
Of what year?
You forgot?!