"I'm having a bit of trouble. I've moved from the East End of London to Weatherfield, and something's happened to my voice along the way. No matter how hard I try, my accent still sounds as if I come from Dahnn Saarff. My partner's accent's fine; it's just mine. Can you help me?"
Yours Sincerely,
Cindy, sorry ... Stella.
PS My daughter looks older than me. What should I do?
Dear Cindy, sorry Stella,
I'd noticed that myself when I saw you for the first time. Let's give it a week or two to see if it settles down, but in the meantime I can only suggest that you go and see a specialist who might be able to help you sound a little more Northern.
I'm recommending you seek help quite urgently. I'll get my Secretary to phone you with the number of a very good chap I know, and hopefully that'll sort you out. I'll be keeping a close eye on you, and let's just hope that with a course of intensive coaching we'll be able to see a marked improvement very soon.
Yours Sincerely,
Doctor Jane.
PS As for your daughter: not a lot I can do about that one I'm afraid, but at least you're aware of the problem.
