Tuesday, 24 June 2014

the english-speaking world: devon in england

People in Devon are known to have a 'funny accent'.
Here are a couple of examples:

How about some more undercover journalism?
With subtitles:
Councillors for hire who give firms planning advice - Telegraph

And from BBC Devon:
BBC News - Dartmoor sisters 'proud' of Devon accent

Some great information about dialects:
Top ten strangest Devonshire words revealed as book on Devon dialect is published | Plymouth Herald
Is 'ee Cornish or Devonian? New book on Devon dialect throws spotlight on Westcountry terms | West Briton
West Country dialects - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Not everyone at the BBC speaks BBC English:

VOICES

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John Germon leads us though the A-Z of Devon Dialect
Teach yourself Devon Dialect

Ow be knackin' vore?

John Germon was born and raised in the Devon stannary town of Ashburton. He attended both the Primary and "The Big School" and has a keen interest in local dialect. John's been the Chairman of Ashburton Devon Dialect Club for more years than he cares to remember.
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Looking for Granfer Griggs
Looking for Granfer Griggs
(See G)
As Town Clerk of the south Devon stannary town of Ashburton, you will often see John dashing around dealing with all sorts of issues. 
He also plays a very active part in the community - and at carnival time you will see him in a totally different light.
John is chairman of the Ashburton Devon Dialect Club and has compiled this A-Z. If you want to know how to pronounce the words in a true Devon accent, just click on the link and John will read them out to you.
The Dialect Challenge
Play John's Devon Dialect Quiz
How well do you know your Devon Dialect? Have a bit of fun and try John's dialect challenge.
Launch Quiz
Once you think you've mastered the art of 'speakin' like wot we duz' you can put your new found skills to the test by taking John's Devon Dialect challenge.
This multiple choice quiz will help you find out just how much you know about the words John's been teaching you.

Just click on the link to launch the quiz - there are no prizes, it's just for fun.

* Please note - to be able to listen to John reading the words, you will need to have  Real Player installed on your computer.
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