Description
Geordie has its own distinctive vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Many of its features were once present in other dialects; sadly, these were mostly eradicated when the English language was standardised during the eighteenth century. In the colliery villages, a distinctive variety of Geordie, 'Pitmatic', is spoken, in which terms used in mining have entered everyday speech. This compact, handy book provides a canny introduction to one of the most recognised, most ancient and least appreciated dialects of English.
Details
  • Author: Gemini Books
  • Publisher: Gemini Books Group Limited
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publication Date: 31/10/2024
  • ISBN: 9781836160014
  • B-Code: B075040
  • Illustrated:
  • Pages: 128
  • Dimensions: 158x114mm
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