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People talkingThe BBC Voices project has been exploring the accents and language used by people across Devon.

An A-Z of Devon DialectOw be knackin' vore? John Germon teaches us the art of speaking in Devon dialect - like wot we duz!.

Sean ConneryAre you proud of your accent? Which celebrity voice do you like most and which do you like the least?
 
Wordly Wise gameFind out how Wordly Wise you are by playing our game which tests you on the meaning of words.
 

ChattingHere's a place for you to add some of the Devon words and phrases that we've missed in our A-Z.

Denise Welch and Ricky Tomlinson in Devon based BBC series Down To EarthDo TV programmes give us a fair portrayal or do we all REALLY sound like local yokels?

Mr Warren at UppacottImagine life on Dartmoor in the early 20th Century. People who lived and worked there tell their stories

How will you fare in our Devon Dialect challengeSo you think you can talk like wot we duz? Have a go at our Devon dialect quiz - just for fun!
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