UK: Northern Irish Accents

This series of video recordings will guide you through the process of learning the REAL accents of the northern quarter of the island of Ireland with a focus on the Mid-Ulster variety. You'll learn not only all the lexical sets and where they are placed in the mouth, we'll also cover the complex regional and socio-economic differences, and all within the context of culture.

If you're sick of watching amateurs on YouTube try to explain how they do their dodgy Liam Neeson accent, this is the course for you!

COURSE OUTLINE Part 1

Backgrind: The Cultural & Linguistic History to the Present of Northern Ireland

Part 2

Ups & Dines: The distinctive rhythms and intonations of Mid-Ulster Accents

Part 3

Pronunciation Part I (vowels)

Part 4

Pronunciation Part II (vowels & consonants)

Part 5

Practice Parlour: Cold reads and feedback if you want it