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REED Listserve: A question recently came up in one of my classes about the availability of audio materials to study regional pronunciations of the English language, in Great Britain. Do any of you know of materials used for the study of the spoken language besides the usual distinctions of London, Cockney, and Scots, which our theatre director has on tape? Specifically, I am looking for examples of modern English, to represent counties in these regions: Southwest Kent Midlands, east and west Welsh border Northern If possible, I would also like to know if anyone has made, in audio form, reconstructions of what Middle English pronunciations might have sounded like from these regions. Such materials could be used to train actors, so they might be out there; I am just not aware of them. Thanks for any guidance! Elza C. Tiner Geraldine Lyon Owen Professor of English Lynchburg College 1501 Lakeside Drive Lynchburg, VA 24501