The Voice Study Centre, in partnership with the University of Essex, is delighted to present The Art and Science of Accents and Dialects: Bridging Linguistics and Dialect Coaching.
For those who were unable to attend live, the complete event is now available to watch. The symposium features a dynamic two-hour roundtable discussion with panellists Louisa Morgan, Anne Whitaker, Sterre Maier, Beatrice Szczepek Reed, Ella Jeffries, Nina Markl, and Jenru Wang, followed by a 30-minute audience Q&A session.
We extend our thanks to everyone who joined us on the day and contributed to an engaging, insightful, and highly valuable conversation. We hope you enjoy revisiting the discussion.
Watch the full Symposium:
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