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Latest post Wed, Dec 10 2003 9:57 AM by Mike in Japan. 2 replies.
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Mike in Japan  +  15512 Wed, 10 Dec 03 09:57 AM
Many early American settlers were Irish. Their influence on American culture is reflected in many ways - music and language especially.
I am intrigued by the way Americans roll their 'r's, and I wonder whether this is because of the Irish influence.
I am also interested in any particularly Irish expressions still in use in modern American English.
Any comments on this subject would be very welcome.
Mike in Japan
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Elena, 5 yr 334 days ago
I'll ask my teacher, he is Irish, maybe he knows. I'll keep you posted.
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Mike in Japan  +  15526 Wed, 10 Dec 03 01:08 PM
Thanks Elena.
Does anyone else have any comments?
Mike in Japan
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