cultures and linguistics
Firstly, a fascinating glimpse of the people of the Arran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. Oddly, I can see some similarities between these folks and the peoples of the islands off our own northwest coast. I think it's something not quite tangible, something in the attitude in the culture. It's a fun piece to watch, a study through the eyes and lens of a traveling Australian. I'm tempted to look up his other episodes.
Here's another very interesting website, it delves into the dialects throughout the UK. "Sounds Familiar?". It's a fun one to explore, not only for being able to listen to the wonderfully diverse dialects, but to get a glimpse into cultures, occupations, children's games, etc. I especially enjoy listening to the seniors, whose particular dialects and speech patterns aren't often heard anymore. They've great stories to tell about their own lives.
hm. Odd things I'll stumble into whilst waiting for paintings to dry.
Click to viewHere's another very interesting website, it delves into the dialects throughout the UK. "Sounds Familiar?". It's a fun one to explore, not only for being able to listen to the wonderfully diverse dialects, but to get a glimpse into cultures, occupations, children's games, etc. I especially enjoy listening to the seniors, whose particular dialects and speech patterns aren't often heard anymore. They've great stories to tell about their own lives.
hm. Odd things I'll stumble into whilst waiting for paintings to dry.