Do you say 'gooseberries' or 'goosegogs'? Do you wear 'daps' or 'plimsolls' at the gym? And do you take your 'tranklements' with you when you go to work? From Geordie to Scouse and Estuary English, Britain has a rich dialect tradition, and in 2005, for the first time in some fifty years, a major nationwide survey is being conducted to see how we talk, what words we use, and how accents and vocabulary vary from region to region. Radio 4, in conjunction with BBC local radio stations, will be out and about interviewing people all over the country from all walks of, and their survey will culminate in August with a major 6-part Radio 4 series. Penguin are delighted to be publishing the book of the series.
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Do you say mitch or skive?
Do you pronounce 'father' as fayther, faahther or fether?
Do you wear daps, pumps, gutties, sannies or just plain plimsolls?
Do you like to eat a manshon, cob, butty or docker's doorstep?
And do you know what a skopadiddle is?
Do you pronounce 'father' as fayther, faahther or fether?
Do you wear daps, pumps, gutties, sannies or just plain plimsolls?
Do you like to eat a manshon, cob, butty or docker's doorstep?
And do you know what a skopadiddle is?
Every region of Britain has its own distinct and constantly evolving way of talking, and this magnificent new survey pinpoints precisely what people say where - and how they say it. If you're puzzled by a Yorkshire invitation to laik out, uncertain whether to take an umbrella when told it's going to sile down, or ever wondered where you might encounter a petty, snicket or even a launder, then this fascinating and superbly browsable book will provide the answers.
About the Author
Simon Elmes is deputy editor of the BBC's Radio Documentaries Unit, where he works on a wide range of programmes including the long-running magazine 'Word of Mouth', which he founded and which was awarded one of the world's premier broadcasting prizes, the Premio Ondas, in 1996. He produced 'The Routes of English', a 25-part series on the history of the English language and has written four books to accompany the series.
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By Wookborm
Format:Hardcover
I cannot believe this book only has one review of one paltry star! The book richly deserves higher praise.
Without touching on the methodologies of approach, which will always garner differing opinions, the subject matter is an oft overlooked but hugely fascinating topic.
It indicates that we live in a country where nuances in colloquialism can differ from mile to mile. North/South, East/West have distinct differences. We all know Scouse, Brummie, Cockney, Geordie accents but these are only the tip of the iceberg.
Neighbouring towns are often differentiated and self-identified by the slightest linguistic shift. In some areas, entire towns can be divided into different linguistic parts.
This book provides a fantastic introduction to the realm of accents and linguistics.
If you have even the slightest interest in why different words and patterns of speech proliferate in different areas, buy this book as an easy to read and understand grounding in the topic.
5 stars
Without touching on the methodologies of approach, which will always garner differing opinions, the subject matter is an oft overlooked but hugely fascinating topic.
It indicates that we live in a country where nuances in colloquialism can differ from mile to mile. North/South, East/West have distinct differences. We all know Scouse, Brummie, Cockney, Geordie accents but these are only the tip of the iceberg.
Neighbouring towns are often differentiated and self-identified by the slightest linguistic shift. In some areas, entire towns can be divided into different linguistic parts.
This book provides a fantastic introduction to the realm of accents and linguistics.
If you have even the slightest interest in why different words and patterns of speech proliferate in different areas, buy this book as an easy to read and understand grounding in the topic.
5 stars
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Bob Knowles
Format:Hardcover
A huge missed opportunity. I can't believe the BBC wasted its resources on this ragbag. At the Voices website there's a vast collection of invaluable stuff. I imagined this might be a key to it. But no - it is a totally different kettle of "ghoti". It says a great deal, but presents the examples in an unintelligible way.
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