Lancashire Tongues

SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 10AM – 3.30PM

This free event takes place in the customer rest are in Burnley Market, ‘Come and see an ultrasound image of your tongue while you speak! This 15-minute activity is all about accent and dialect in Burnley. Discover how the tongue’s eight muscles allow us to speak. If you wish, take part in a research project about accent in Lancashire by reading a few words and making an ultrasound recording. Let us know what you think about local accents! If you like, we can send you a video of your tongue after the activity. Burnley Market Hall Saturday 11th November 10am-3pm. No need to book, just come along! Everyone welcome!’ Most suitable for people ages 6+ as it involves touching the skin under the chin with an ultrasound probe.