I speak Southernese. Never went to school for it. I've spent a good portion of my life in LA and its just comes naturally. I can even drop the accent whenever I go someplace else. Oh, I guess I should mention it before someone gets it mixed up,
LA is Lower Alabama. Sorry, I had to say it.
Actually I used to be able to read German when I lived in Germany. Taught myself so I could read their car magazines.
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