What is an accent? Everybody has an accent, no matter where you live. A language accent can have many different types of variations, called dialects, which indicate where in your country of origin you are from. When learning a foreign language, a good accent can help you connect to the culture of the country of the language you are studying. However, is a perfect accent necessary to start speaking conversationally? Absolutely not. You don’t have to have a "native" accent Don’t forget that learning to speak a second language takes intelligence. Even if your accent isn’t perfect, people will be impressed you can hold a conversation in a foreign language. Besides, most speakers actually don’t have a ‘native’ accent! There are usually way more language learners than native speakers. So instead of being embarrassed, wear your accent as a badge of honour for all the hard work you’ve put into learning. Embracing your accent can help you meet people and create a positive first...