

Episode 113: A Zouthern Accent
Jun 27, 2018
Explore the unique features of the Middle English dialects spoken in southern England after the Norman Conquest, including pronunciation shifts and usage of pronoun forms. Discover the oldest English beast fable poem from the 13th century and its significance in English literature. Analyze the southern accent features in English pronunciation, such as vowel shifts and influence on certain words. Discuss the evolution of pronunciation and spelling in Old English, including the use of 'z' and the interchangeability of 'i' and 'y'. Discover a fox's trickery and escape at the well and the differences between northern and southern accents.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Dialects of Old English
03:52 • 6min
Excerpt from Interview with a Retired Miner
10:04 • 5min
The Oldest Beast Fable in English
14:58 • 2min
Southern Accent Features in English Pronunciation
16:45 • 13min
Trickery and Escape at the Well
29:39 • 3min
The Evolution of Pronunciation and Spelling in Old English
33:08 • 29min