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#486 | North vs. South | The Great English Divide

#486 | North vs. South | The Great English Divide

FromEnglish Learning for Curious Minds


#486 | North vs. South | The Great English Divide

FromEnglish Learning for Curious Minds

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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? BIRTHDAY SALE: SAVE 37% WITH CODE “BIRTHDAY37” ? Sign up here: leonardoenglish.com/subscribe and enter code “BIRTHDAY37”Ends midnight July 7th. Valid for first month on Monthly membership and first year on Annual memberships. --What's the difference between the North and the South of England?  
And when does the "North" end and the "South" start? 
In this episode, we'll explore these questions, and touch on differences in accents, lifestyles, and even what people call their evening meal. 


The origins of the north-south divide in England
The fuzzy line dividing north and south
Common stereotypes of northerners and southerners
The impact of the Industrial Revolution on the north
The decline of northern industries in the 20th century
Margaret Thatcher's role in closing northern coal mines
Economic and educational disparities between North and South
Regional differences in life expectancy and health
Variation in vocabulary and accents across regions
Institutional prejudice against Northern accents



Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/north-vs-south
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Jul 5, 2024
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