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Jan71 · 09-06-2009, 04:02 AM

When it comes to pronunciations it seems that in both English and American movies from the 30's and 40's they are speaking a bit differently than in 2009. It sounds more formal and perhaps a bit more stiff. News reels are a typical example. But did ordinary people really speak like this over 60 years ago or was it just a way they spoke in movies?

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Jan71 Upright Location: Europe	Is English different now than it was 60 yrs ago? When it comes to pronunciations it seems that in both English and American movies from the 30's and 40's they are speaking a bit differently than in 2009. It sounds more formal and perhaps a bit more stiff. News reels are a typical example. But did ordinary people really speak like this over 60 years ago or was it just a way they spoke in movies?