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Master the Midwestern accent

Master the Midwestern accent

Explore the subtle but distinctive features of Midwestern American English, including the Northern Cities Vowel Shift and characteristic discourse markers.

3 modules9 lessons

Module 1The Northern Cities Vowel Shift

The systematic vowel rotation found in Great Lakes cities.

Module 2Midwestern Features

Unique discourse markers and speech patterns of the upper Midwest.

Module 3Comparing All Five Accents

Put it all together — compare and identify all five major US accents.

Master the Midwestern accent — American Accent US