THE CANADIAN ACCENT

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What language is spoken in Canada? There are two official languages, English and French. So, when you travel to Canada, you should know the particularities of its English. Although the pronunciation is closer to American English, it also has French influence. Whether you do business, travel to Canada, or are simply curious, you will be interested in knowing Canadian English.

Learn to understand the Canadian accent with ABA English. We offer you the chance to learn to speak English and discover the great diversity of this language. With ABA English courses and its teaching method through ABA Films, you will improve your performance in business, enjoy your trips and vacations more, and have fun learning new ways to speak English.

Canadian English accent

The territory of Canada was colonized by English and French, hence the country’s two official languages. Over time, the English accent became more similar to American than British English and with the French influence and the particularities of the place, Canadian English was born.

There are very few words that will be difficult to understand if you have a good English base like the one provided by ABA English courses. Knowing the Canadian accent is one of the best ways to communicate better and more effectively in your business and trips to this attractive country.

How is the Canadian English accent pronounced?

One of the most marked differences of Canadian English compared to British and American English is the ‘canadian rising’ phenomenon where the diphthongs in words like wife and about end up sounding like ‘weef’ and ‘aboot’.

If you are planning a visit to Canada, here are some words that may be useful to you:

Loonie: This is how the Canadian one-dollar coin is referred to.

Serviette: Meaning napkin, this word shows the French influence in Canadian English.

Poutine: French fries, fresh cheese curds, and meat gravy. Simply delicious.

Washroom: Last but not least, the public bathroom.

Learn the Canadian English accent with ABA English

What better way than learning English by listening to conversations? Listening to native speakers gives you the opportunity to know the correct pronunciation and helps you train your ear to handle yourself more easily. With ABA Films it is no longer just about listening to audio, but watching a short film. In this way, you see and hear native actors from different English-speaking places and get to know different accents. Soon you will notice how you can understand a wide variety of speakers and you will have learned about customs and situations from different countries and acquired the necessary context to make handling English a pleasure.

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