It seems that some foreign accents are naturally sexy. Of course not every Frenchman has that charm, but French accents win more hearts in America than, say, German. But what about English? When Americans (or British?) learn other languages and try to use them, how does it sound? Does it depend on the second language? Or skill? When learning a language, are there tapes I can buy that pronounce things using the [in]correct sexy English phonemes*?
*or rather, allophones
Good Christ in heaven, yes.
Seconded. If they let Hugh Laurie speak in his natural voice on House, I would NEVER EVER stop watching.
English accents vary a great deal. Are you referring to Received Pronunciation à la the BBC? Or Scouse?
Ditto!
Like with any accent, it depends on the region and the person speaking.
dammit,
NOOO NOOO NOOOOOOOOO
Not “British” accents" but “native speaker of the English language” accents
Ie, when english-speakers talk french (or chinese), is the broken french kinda sexy? Or is it just pain to french ears?
There used to be a tiny shop that sold British stuff (darts, “football” memorabilia, pub decor, British snacks, etc) and this cute little British girl worked there. I went in there years ago (it was always empty) and she was like “would you like some tea” in her British accent and I was just like, oh fucking god, this woman is sexy. I honestly considered making some kind of move on her but - and I am 100% stone cold serious - was deterred by the fear that I could catch Mad Cow Disease from her.
That’s right.
(I’ve been struggling with serious anxiety, paranoia, hypochondria and OCD for many years. I seriously was afraid of this. For the same reason I stopped eating beef for almost two years.) But I still smoke cigarettes. Go figure. Yeah, I’ve got some issues.
I like English accents but the Celts…mmmmm.
I’ve often wondered this question myself. It weirds me out when I realize, that when I speak Spanish, I have an accent. I wish it were possible to assess what it sounded like – cute? Braying? Almost nonexistent? I hope somebody answers this.
Or, you were just nervous of asking her out and fell back on your mad cow hypochondria as a self-excuse? :dubious:
Anyway, come on, this isn’t about british people… 
I propose to amend this thread to “How sexy are Irish accents?”
So far, very. But I have really only heard one Irishman in particular say very much. (mainly things like how he’s kind of self-conscious when he knows I’m listening, heh)
You have one speaking English too, you know.
Yeah, *very *very. Even more so than British.
But I think you should go post to that dialect thread so we can tell you for sure. 
Well, yeah. But since I live in the Midwest, the media standard sounds exactly how I speak, which means I don’t notice it all that often. But really, that kind of weirds me out too. How does a Midwest accent sound to say, a Southerner? A New Yorker? (gratuitous ‘‘New York accents are so hot!’’ shoutout.)
These are all intriguing questions.
On the sexy scale, Irish accents rate “Where can we get immediately naked? Right here?”
Off topic, but sexy!
Dude - flirting is my hobby. Any woman, any age. My only regret is that I currently have a girlfriend so I can’t ever go anywhere with it without cheating on her, which I wouldn’t.
No, I was actually afraid of drinking the tea for the same reason to begin with. I was like…“hmmm…maybe there are some beef products or gelatin or something in British tea…I better not drink it.” So I declined. Then I was like, “should I come back here another time and ask her out? But what if I kiss her and catch something from her?” You have no idea how bad hypochondria can be for someone who has OCD to boot. I’m thankful that it’s now under control.
Note: I actually think Minnesota accents are sexy.
Ya.
I think pretty much any foreign accent can be sexy. And I tend to be a sucker for the more musical, “dirtier” accents like Glaswegian.