EPISODE · Jun 9, 2023 · 37 MIN
Brilliant British accents episode 11 - Belfast - presented by Rebekah (@englishparati)
from English Podcast with Tommy · host Tamás Bradford
Linenopolis! Or should I say: Belfast! - Yes, one of the smaller capitals in the UK, but nevertheless and brilliant melting pot of different accents! - In her debut episode, Rebekah from @englishparati tells us about her accent and how she speaks the English language. - Rebekah explains to us that there is a specific 'Northern Irish twang'. In the region of Mid-Ulster, around Belfast, you'll hear influences from Scotland and north-west England. - We also learn some interesting phrases such as 'houl yer wisht' - 'to shut up', 'jammie sod' - lucky person without making an effort, 'dead on' - 's'one who is a good person' and many others! - So, come and join us and let's learn something new!
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Linenopolis! Or should I say: Belfast! - Yes, one of the smaller capitals in the UK, but nevertheless and brilliant melting pot of different accents! - In her debut episode, Rebekah from @englishparati tells us about her accent and how she speaks the English language. - Rebekah explains to us that there is a specific 'Northern Irish twang'. In the region of Mid-Ulster, around Belfast, you'll hear influences from Scotland and north-west England. - We also learn some interesting phrases such as 'houl yer wisht' - 'to shut up', 'jammie sod' - lucky person without making an effort, 'dead on' - 's'one who is a good person' and many others! - So, come and join us and let's learn something new!
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