The way someone speaks often sparks quick assumptions. Even if those assumptions are wrong, they can shape serious decisions—especially in courtrooms. A new research project looked at how people judge ...

Research finds that non-native English speakers get less attention than native speakers. This suggests that accents can be a ...

For language geeks like me, accent reduction is a term used to describe losing a foreign or regional accent to adopt a more popular one (e.g., American). It’s an important part of a person’s identity, ...

Of all the accents in the world, none are as special as a Southern accent. A good Southern accent has an unmistakably delightful melody that’s as true to our region as the sound of cicadas calling on ...