THE DUBLIN ACCENT

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As in the rest of Ireland, the official languages in Dublin are English and Gaelic. Due to the influence of the latter, the Dublin accent has noticeable differences from other accents. Here we will learn a little more about what makes the English spoken in the Irish capital unique and we will also see the famous ‘Dublin 4’ accent.

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ENGLISH ACCENT OF DUBLIN

As we said, Dublin English has an important Gaelic influence and also holds a prestigious place within the rest of the Republic of Ireland. This is because, since the country is not part of the United Kingdom, it is Dublin, its capital, and not England, that sets the reference for correct English. Therefore, knowing more about Dublin English and mastering it fluently will greatly improve your ability to communicate if you visit Dublin or want to understand the Irish when listening to their music or watching their series and movies.
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HOW IS THE DUBLIN ENGLISH ACCENT PRONOUNCED?

The features of Dublin English are non-rhotic pronunciation, or with a very light rhoticism and what is known as Dublin 4, referring to the postal code of the district. This is a characteristic way of speaking in the Irish capital.

Here are some typical expressions from Dublin English so you can start getting familiar with it:

Your man: when they do not want to mention the person’s name, Dubliners say your man and let the listener deduce from the context who they mean.

5 bells: in Dublin you won’t hear It’s 5 o’clock (It’s 5 o’clock), but simply 5 bells.

After!: Similar to the British later in the See you later , in Dublin they will simply say After!

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With ABA Films from ABA English you will be able to learn by listening to Irish actors and many other English-speaking regions. With our short films you will learn English in context, watching everyday life scenes and discovering new traditions and ways of life. This teaching method guarantees improving your pronunciation and training your ear to the many accents in English. You will be able to handle any situation in English without problem. 
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