New England

(31.5MB, 112 minutes)  Updated 2010 Edition

This download includes a written examination of the accent, and the following sound files featuring Accent Help coach Jim Johnson:

Play Audio Sample:

1. Introduction
2. Consonants
3. Vowels
4. Diphthongs
5. Alternate Pronunciations
6. Wrap up
7. Portland ME Male—Lobsters
8. Portland ME Male—Limo
9. Female Maine reading
10. + her conversation
11. Male Penobscot Bay ME conversation
12. 2 Males from Matinicus ME conversation
13. Male Bridgeton ME reading
14. + his conversation
15. Male Center Harbor NH reading
16. + his conversation
17. Female Center Harbor NH reading
18. + her conversation

Though these sound files have been remastered to reduce background noise, most of these recordings are made "in the field" so you will hear such things as birds, cars or other people in the background.  A transcription of the conversations is included in the Updated 2010 Edition to help you follow along. 

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