Tom Richardson
Tom describes a word he used to use to describe playing truant - but no one else has come across it.
Nichol Hopper
Nichol talks about terms for someone unattractive - and gives some examples of celebrities she thinks are ugly.
Long description of interview: Durham Dialect Group consists of individuals of various ages and social backgrounds with an interest in North Eastern accent and dialect. Tom is the most vocal of the group and keen on talking about words used by himself and his friends. The group are also very interested in dialect that is 'dying out' such as pitmatic (a language particular to miners and the mining area).
Recorded by: Jennifer Bartram, Radio Newcastle
Map � Crown copyright. All rights reserved BBC AL100019855 2002
Foreign Language Syndrome occurs when people with brain injuries lose the ability to talk in their native accent. After a stroke, George Reynolds developed an Italian accent.
