Banter is a quintessential aspect of British humour, and it is often characterised by the use of sarcasm and irony. Sarcasm involves saying the opposite of what one means, often with a tone of mockery or disdain, while irony involves expressing a meaning that is the opposite of the literal meaning. Both forms of communication are used to create humour and establish a sense of camaraderie among friends, colleagues, and even strangers. Understanding the art of banter is crucial for anyone looking to navigate social interactions in Britain, as it is a key component of the country's cultural identity.

The historical and social influences on British English are vast and varied, shaping the language in unique ways. From the impact of invasions by the Romans, Vikings, and Normans to the spread of the British Empire across the globe, British English has been influenced by a wide range of historical events. For example, words such as "castle" and "court" have their roots in Norman French, while words like "whisky" and "kilt" come from Scottish Gaelic.

Attributed to John Cleese: NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF INDEPENDENCE Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchical duties over all states, commonwealths and other territories. (Except Utah, which she does not fancy.) Your new prime minister will appoint a minister for America without the need for further elections. Congress and the Senate will be […]

Even the BBC gave up on RP (received pronunciation), and now it seems Africa is catching on that you don't have to sound like you swallowed a dictionary in order to convey your intelligence.Ghana calls to an end to the Queen's English.

Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge was born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton. She went to school at St Andrew’s School - then attended Marlborough College in Wiltshire then she studied at the British Institute in Florence, Italy, and in 2005, she graduated with a degree in History of Art from the University of St Andrews […]

When Rasmus Lerdorf first put PHP together, he – quite sensibly, despite his heritage – chose not to write it in Greenlandic or Danish. Good job too – that would have been rather unpleasant to work with. He opted instead, being in Canada at the time, for the local tongue. No, not French, he used […]