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. ll 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. The chapter explains some of the sounds that Ugandans use and American speakers do not. In speaking the sounds and/or the words that contain them, actor can heighten the physical understanding of the Ugandan accent's Vocal Posture as compared to own. This frame of reference will both inform and strengthen actor accent.
