6 MIN · Module

Grand, Sound and Deadly

Learn how familiar positive words take on distinctive everyday meanings in Irish English, and recognise what speakers are communicating through context and tone.

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Certificate in Irish English Communication· 9 credits to certificate

Familiar words with unfamiliar jobs

One of the surprises of Irish English is that some of the most confusing words are not unusual words at all. They are ordinary English words being used in ways that may be unfamiliar to you. You have already met grand. If someone asks How are you? and you reply I'm grand., you are not claiming that you are magnificent.…

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