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1 December 2009
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Voices

We're gathering clips and stories about language, accents and dialects across the British Isles and want you to share your thoughts on the way we talk in South East Wales.

Valley Voices David Harris is proud of his musical voice even though some look down on the accent.	Real Kairdiff You can't ask for a Clarksies without showing your roots.
Lowri or Lowri? Even pronouncing your own name isn't always easy in a bilingual community.	Fiery Orators Aneurin Bevan gave passionate speeches - but are some Welsh MPs mere windbags?
Dai who? The inventive use of language in the south Wales valleys is most obvious in nicknames.	Welsh at Work How does the use of the Welsh language in daily life affect our sense of identity?
You knows it! Do Newport rap stars Goldie Lookin Chain truly speak the sound of the streets?	Rhondda Gold How migration to the south Wales coalmines created one of our best known accents.

have your say

What do you think about the way we talk in South East Wales? Can you hear the difference between people from Pontypridd and Pontypool? What's your favourite local accent? Join our Talking Point to air your views.