The participants were asked to describe how they spoke in their own words.
How do you describe your accent: "Mixed."
Have there been other influences on the way you speak: "42 years plus North East."
Do you have skills in languages other than English?: Yes
Other languages: German, French
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What do you think about your local accent?
Foreign Language Syndrome occurs when people with brain injuries lose the ability to talk in their native accent. After a stroke, George Reynolds developed an Italian accent.