Sussex Dialect by Louise Maskill

122 in stock

111mm x 178mm x 6mm

Pages: 80

Ever wondered what your grandmother meant when she said she'd give you a dish of tongues? Do you need some new words for your secret diary? Or is one of your friends a blobtit? If they are, you'll sureleye be at two with them before long.

This book will help you understand the unique and ancient Sussex dialect and have you talking like a native in no time. It starts with a dictionary to help you develop an altogether new vocabulary, and you can test your understanding with the quirky one-liners that Louise has selected from a variety of sources.

As your confidence grows you can progress to longer tales and anecdotes, all chosen to illustrate different aspects of the delightful Sussex dialect as spoken by the locals in days gone by. Learn about stolen sheep, pub games, smugglers and a cow with a leather ear, and develop your skills as you go!