EPISODE · Sep 14, 2023 · 19 MIN
How To Talk Like a D.C. Local
from City Cast DC · host City Cast
How can you tell if someone’s from D.C.? Minnie Quartey can do so with her eyes closed: As the coordinator of Georgetown’s Language and Communications in Washington DC project, she’s the world expert on the way locals talk — and has a bunch on pointers on what to do if you want to up your hometown accent and slang game. Check out our episode on the fate of Washington Commanders. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.
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How can you tell if someone’s from D.C.? Minnie Quartey can do so with her eyes closed: As the coordinator of Georgetown’s Language and Communications in Washington DC project, she’s the world expert on the way locals talk — and has a bunch on pointers on what to do if you want to up your hometown accent and slang game. Check out our episode on the fate of Washington Commanders. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.
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