Laura Payne
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Laura Payne is a freelance writer based in Michigan. Her work has covered many topics, including linguistics, education, English grammar, culture, entertainment, and travel. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor and taught English composition courses at a community college.
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Received Pronunciation (RP), standard speech used in London and southeastern England. It has traditionally been associated with the middle and upper classes and as a mark of public school education. Received Pronunciation (RP) is sometimes referred to as the “Queen’s English,” the “King’s English,”…
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