Hiberno-English Or The English That We Speak In Ireland

A brief introduction to the English we speak in Ireland

What you'll learn

Describe what is meant by Hiberno- English and explain how it evolved

Identify regional variations from listening to short audio clips

Use examples of typical Hiberno-English colloquialisms and phrases in context

Acquire and understand idiomatic expressions particular to certain regions and areas of Ireland

Compare and contrast Hiberno English words and expressions with similar words in other languages

Requirements

Learners should have at least a B2 upper intermediate level of English on the Common European Framework of Langages

An interest in learning about the type of English spoken in Ireland

Learners should have an interest in language,travel, linguistics, history and Irish culture

Description

The Irish like to boast that the best English in the world is spoken in Ireland and call me biased, but I agree! We’re a nation of writers, poets, musicians and storytellers and we like to embellish language with colourful, witty and rich expressions to enhance our communication.Hiberno-English is the dialect of English that is spoken in Ireland, VERY different from the English spoken in other countries such as the UK, US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia etc. This course is a light-hearted journey through Irish history and culture exploring the reasons why we speak English in Ireland and how the particular dialect or variety of English spoken here has evolved. Tourists, foreigners and immigrants living in Ireland often find Hiberno-English incomprehensible, not realising that there are several reasons for this, the major one being the influence of the Irish language or Gaeilge on the English that is spoken here.By doing this course, you will obtain a greater insight into our little country, you will also learn about the impacts of invasion and colonisation on Ireland and our original native language, you will learn about the dialects of English spoken here and how to identify them and you will encounter unusual idiosyncratic words, pronunciation, grammar and syntax unique to Hiberno-English!

Overview

Section 1: What is Hiberno English & how is it different from English spoken elsewhere?

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 The Evolution of Hiberno-English and Influences

Section 2: Regional and Provincial variations and accents

Lecture 3 So small a country and yet so many accents and variation in pronunciation!

Lecture 4 Words and Phrases you'll only hear in Ireland!

Lecture 5 What Hiberno English is NOT (Stereotypes, "stage Irish accents"

Lecture 6 Conclusion and review

Native English speakers interested in linguistic variations, specifically in Ireland,Upper Intermediate to proficient level English speakers interested in learning about regional differences in English spoken in Ireland,Students of linguistics and literature interested in learning about Hiberno English,English language learners,Advanced English speakers with an interest in Ireland and Irish culture,Linguists and language experts,Learners interested in Irish culture, history and the English language as spoken in Ireland,People working in marketing, language roles and/or tourism specifically with the Irish market,Tourists who would like to learn about Ireland before visiting