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Your Ultimate Guide to The Languages of Britain!
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Your Ultimate Guide to The Languages of Britain!

When you think of the languages of Britain, you probably think of English. After all, it is the island where the language originates from. However, you'd be surprised to know that there are hundreds more languages spoken in the country! Whilst the languages of Britain may not be as diverse as many other European countries, Britain is home to its fair share of strange and unique languages you can't find elsewhere... (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); National Languages of Britain According to British law, the de facto language of the United Kingdom is English. However, this isn't English the Americans know it, but rather British English, which is stereotypically more refined than American English. British English, otherwise known as simply "...
15 Scottish Slang Words (For Your Next Trip!)
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15 Scottish Slang Words (For Your Next Trip!)

Scotland is known for having some of the most beautiful castles and landscapes in the world. On top of this, Scottish slang words are some of the most intriguing and fascinating in the world. This got me thinking, which are the best Scottish slang words? Scotland has two official languages- English and Scots (otherwise known as Scots Gaelic). English is spoken by most people, whilst Scots in mostly spoken in the Highlands. As such, much of their slang comes from English. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Dafty - Fool In almost every dialect of English, there is some way of insulting someone's intelligence, or rather, the lack thereof. In Scottish slang, this term is dafty, and is used all over Scotland. Dafty actually has its origins ...