Ep. 61: When Accents Speak Louder Than Words

Undark: Truth, Beauty, Science by Undark

May 31, 202235:25Science & Medicine

For scientists who come from abroad to live and work in America, accents can be personal. It's discouraging to be misunderstood, even when they think they’re speaking clearly. Sometimes, it could even be a career liabili...

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