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	Sean Ingledew Born: 16 December 1968 Lives: Coxhoe, Durham Time lived in area: All my life Occupation: Builder

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The participants were asked to describe how they spoke in their own words.

How do you describe your accent: "OK."

Have there been other influences on the way you speak: Not Given

Do you have skills in languages other than English?: No

Other languages: None

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