A Tale of Two Londons - Pronunciation Worksheet

1. A Few Facts About Accents and Social Classes in the United Kingdom

Cockney, /ˈkɒk.ni/ is a variety of the English language traditionally spoken by working-class Londoners. Cockney is also often used to refer to anyone from London—in particular, from its East End.

Received Pronunciation (RP), standard speech used in London and southeastern England. It has traditionally been associated with the middle and upper classes and is regarded as as a mark of public school education. Received Pronunciation (RP) is sometimes referred to as the “Queen’s English,” the “King’s English,” “BBC English,” or “Oxford English.”

Source: Britannica encyclopaedia

2. How to Pronounce Proper Nouns. Practise pronouncing the following proper nouns. If you find it difficult, you can use a pronunciation website to listen to the words.