How to lose your Boston accent

Billy Baker, a reporter for the Boston Globe, explores a course by Marjorie Feinstein Whitaker that helps people lose their Boston accent. The course uses a dog clicker to correct pronunciation, focusing on R sounds and nasal tones. Students have varied success, with some resistant to change. The video discusses the impact of accents on careers and personal perceptions, concluding with Baker's reflections.

What is the main goal of Marjorie Feinstein Whitaker's course?

• To teach people how to speak with a Boston accent

• To learn about Boston's history

• To help people get rid of their Boston accent

• To improve vocabulary skills

What tool is used in the class to correct pronunciation mistakes?

• A dog clicker

• A drum

• A whistle

• A bell

What challenge did some students face in the class?

• Understanding the workbook

• Pronouncing R-colored vowels

• Attending classes regularly

• Writing essays

What does Billy Baker suggest might be blamed for lack of success, aside from language skills?

• Educational background

• Social connections

• Financial status

• Height and appearance

What is Billy Baker's role in the video?

• A student in the course

• A local politician

• The course instructor

• A reporter for the Boston Globe