After our whirlwind week of accents in the UK, we have to finish the week with Ireland and the Irish accent.
When you hear someone from Ireland speak, you'll notice their unique rhythm and way of pronouncing words. But beneath the accent, there are some clever grammatical twists that make Irish English a special dialect.
These quirks are not mistakes; they are the result of the English language mixing with the native Irish language, also known as Gaeilge or Gaelic, over centuries.
Two Languages, One Country 🌍
Unlike English, Irish is a Celtic language with a completely different structure and set of rules. For example, Irish has no direct words for "yes" or "no." Instead, you answer a question by repeating the verb in the question.
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