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Your Ultimate Guide to The Languages of Britain!

23Mar

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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 Best British Insults we Should All be Using!

Today, British English is seen as one of the most sophisticated languages. As such, it may surprise many people that there are a number of British insults that are truly unique, and more vulgar than anything you've heard before! As a Brit myself, I have often used these with my American colleagues and friends, only to find that they have literally no clue about them whatsoever. So, I thought maybe I'd try to explain them! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Muppet In America, the phrase muppet has been immortalized through The Muppets, with the most famous being Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. If muppet is ever used as a term, it's mostly a playful one. In the UK, however, muppet is a mild insult. Most Brits will use muppet to describe s...

15 British Slang Words That You Should Start Using!

English is one of the most spoken languages in the world, with one of its variants being British English. To sound like a native, you'll want to learn British slang words. These are the best! British English is much like French, it is generally considered to be one of the most sophisticated languages on the planet. As a Brit, I find it odd that Americans don't understand that we too have our own British slang words! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 15. Prat - Stupid (Person) Prat is personally one of my most favorite British slang words. If you ever want to tell someone who you hate (or thoroughly dislike) that they have the IQ of a bag of rocks, prat is how you'd go about doing it! This is because prat is the slang term for a generally stupid...