ABSTRACT
This is a comprehensive workbook for actors, covering the key characteristics and profiles of a wide range of African accents of English. Its unique approach not only addresses the methods and processes by which to go about learning an accent, but also looks in detail at each example. Full breakdowns of each accent cover: an introduction giving a brief history of the accent, its ethnic background, and its language of origin preparatory warm-up exercises specific to each accent. Listen to the accent samples in the Workbook's audio library and choose at least two samples to keep close at ear. It is preferable to choose samples of the same gender as the role actors are playing. The reasons being vocal production manifests differently in men and women because of the difference in length of vocal folds, and cultural socialization in relation to gender often affects vocal production and elements of vocal variety including melody, rhythm, pace and volume.
