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The Voices Recordings
Interviewee Ann Jones

Born: 24 December 1951

Lives: Pwllheli, Gwynedd

Time lived in area: All my life

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About the interview

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

How do you describe your accent: "My Welsh accent is quite strong, but my English accent is not apparent, because the Welsh is more apparent."

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

Do you have skills in languages other than English?: Yes

Other languages: English, Welsh
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