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The Voices Recordings
Interviewee Mudassir Khan

Born: 16 June 1935

Lives: Blackburn, Lancashire

Time lived in area: 5 to 10 years

Occupation: Retired lecturer in Urdu language

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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: "Mix of both accents, Asian and Lancastrian."

Have there been other influences on the way you speak: "India 14 years, Pakistan eight years, Lancashire 48 years."

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

Other languages: Punjabi, Urdu
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