IntroductionThis project is not only interested in the phenomenon of youth language Americanization in Ireland and the extent to which youth language has adopted variants of American English, but also to the influences and reasons which explain this evolution. It seeks to examine and provide answers to the various questions surrounding the increasing prevalence of American English in the Irish context by examining sociolinguistic issues such as overcorrection, distinctions in accent, vocabulary and grammar, characteristics of youth language in general, language variation and change, as well as concepts of performativity and belonging to peer groups. It also aims to determine the specific features of American English that Irish adolescents attempt to imitate by exploring aspects of the phonetic and phonological composition of American English and examining the results of a survey I conducted on the subject. This essay and its conclusions are subject to certain limitations and delimitations that should be taken into account when thinking about its contents, one possible limitation being the fact that an individual's background is an important factor in how that individual performs. 'express. An Irish person can gradually acquire an American accent and speech style if he is born into a family of American parents and relatives, as is my case. However, although acknowledged, this essay focuses on other factors aside from geography and origin. I chose this topic because I believe that Americanization and globalization are two extremely relevant concepts that go hand in hand and can be seen in all areas, including in the way language is used. American English Although American English has become the world's best quality of language and...... middle of article ......different perspectives on the subject from the people it currently concerns . By undertaking this project, I now have a better understanding of the reality of a younger generation of Irish teenagers who sound more and more American. Works Cited Yule, George, (1996). The Study of Language, 2nd ed., Cambridge: Cambridge University PressHolmes, Janet, (2008). An Introduction to Sociolinguistics, 3rd ed., Edinburgh: Pearson Education LimitedOxford University Press, OUP. Oxford Dictionaries [online], available: http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/ [accessed April 25, 2014]. Irish Independent (2012) Dort-Speak may be on the rise but [online], available: http://www .independent.ie/opinion/analysis/dortspeak-may-be-on-the-rise-but- 25972741.html [accessed April 28, 2014].Nolan, Larissa, (2013) Teenagers' Irish tribal speech gets US accent TV, Irish Independent, July 25.