Different ‘Englishes’
Features That Distinguish Different ‘Englishes’ and How Easy it is to Identify Varieties
The English language has sprung many varieties in the form of accents, dialects, pidgins and Creoles. Each accent or dialect is distinct in its own right, yet when compared with other accents or dialects there are obvious similarities; the same is true of pidgins and Creoles. The grammar, syntax and prosody all show variation in different Englishes. There are also other factors to consider such as social, historical and topographical influences. This article by the author of explores the features of different ‘Englishes’ and how easy it is to identify the varieties.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – January’s Travel Article
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – New Year in Britain
5! 4! 3! 2! 1! Happy New Year!
Fireworks, champagne and Auld Lang Syne… there’s no better place to celebrate the New Year than Britain. Wherever you find yourself on New Year’s Eve, you’ll never be far from a party.
The Radio
The Radio
by Margaret Watson
When I lived in Pakistan the one thing I probably missed was not baked beans – though I did dream about them a few times. Not even chocolate – it is possible to survive without chocolate – or my family – we exchanged letters more regularly than when I lived in London. The one thing I did miss was radio.
The Wassailing Song – January’s English Song Lyrics
Here we come a-wassailing
Traditional
Here we come a-wassailing
Among the leaves so green,
Here we come a-wassailing
So fair as to be seen.
Love and joy come to you,
And to you your wassail, too you.
Praise God and send you
A Happy New Year,
A Happy New Year.
A Happy New Year.
Praise God and send you
A Happy New Year.
The Fairy’s New Year Gift – English story of the month – January
The Fairy’s New Year Gift
by Emilie Poulsson (Adapted)
Two little boys, Carl and Phillip, were at play one day when a Fairy suddenly appeared before them and said: “I have been sent to give you New Year presents,” and she handed to each child a package, and in an instant was gone.
The boys opened the packages and found in them two beautiful books, with pages as pure and white as the snow when it first falls.