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There are slight regional variations in formal written English in the United Kingdom (for example, although the words wee and little are interchangeable in some contexts, one is more likely to see wee written by someone from northern Britain or Northern Ireland than by someone from Southern England or Wales). Nevertheless, there is a meaningful degree of uniformity in written English within the United Kingdom, and this could be described as "British English". The forms of spoken English, however, vary considerably more than in most other areas of the world where English is spoken and a uniform concept of "British English" is therefore more difficult to apply to the spoken language. According to Tom McArthur in the Oxford Guide to World English (p.&_160;45), "[f]or many people...especially in England [the phrase British English] is tautologous," and it shares "all the ambiguities and tensions in the word British, and as a result can be used and interpreted in two ways, more broadly or more narrowly, within a range of blurring and ambiguity".

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1. Sherry or Jerez? October 07, 2008 It was the Phoenicians who introduced Sherry to the Iberian Peninsula, and the Romans were only too happy to carry on the tradition. Even the Moors, who generally abstained from alcohol, used it for medicinal purposes, but when Francis Drake attacked Cadiz in 1587 and returned to England with 3000 barrels, the tipple became an instant favourite with Queen Elizabeth 1 and the English Court, beginning a British love affair with the drink. In the 17th and 18th centuries the demand for Sherry grew, and many British entrepreneurs based their businesses in the area around Jerez in Andalucia, crea... (read more) Author: Alan Liptrot

2. The Rolling Stones Tongue September 30, 2008 The Band The Rolling Stones are an English band who initially based their music on rhythm and blues and rock and roll. They first got together in London and after their first success in the UK, they shortly became just as popular in the US as the "British Invasion" started in the early 1960s. The band first formed in 1962 when Brian Jones and pianist Ian Stewart were joined by the legend that is otherwise known as Mick Jagger as lead vocals and guitarist Keith Richards. Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts later completed their early lineup. Ian Stewart was then let go from ... (read more) Author: tug search

3. Guernsey Airport Car Hire September 29, 2008 Guernsey is an island located off the coast of Normandy in the English Channel. Technically, Guernsey is not part of the UK but under special treaty arrangements its seas are patrolled by the Royal Navy. Guernsey also includes other islands: namely Sark, Brecqhou, Burhou, Lihou, Alderney and other islets. Its relationship to the British Crown is essentially the same as the one Britain has with the Isle of Man. The island of Guernsey is divided into 10 parishes and together with Bailiwick of Jersey are under the UK's responsibility. The island of Guernsey is also not part of the European U... (read more) Author: Darren Chow

4. Buying Property in Turkey is a Priority for Investors September 25, 2008 If you’re thinking of an overseas property investment, buying property in Turkey is an attractive option. In recent years Turkey has become a firm favourite with British holiday makers as there are direct flights between the two countries. The beaches are sandy, and both the weather and the Turkish people are warm and welcoming. Turkish food is renown throughout the world, such as kebabs and yogurt. Yogurt accompanies the majority of Turkish meat dishes and in fact the English word for yogurt is derived from the Turkish word yogurt. With the increase in the number of tourists coming to t... (read more) Author: Dale Campbell

5. English Tutor NYC- The Efficient Tutors September 17, 2008 All those people who think that English is the language of British need to rethink their opinions now. English is undoubtedly one of the most widely spoken and recognized languages in the world today and has earned the status of an International language. In countries where English is not considered as the first language, individuals are required to pitch in extra efforts. The reason for this is simply because most of the competitive exams and professional work environments prefer to choose English for their mode of communication with each other. Most of the people who do not belong to c... (read more) Author: Hugh Goldsmith

6. Speak With A British Slang Tend To Over Stress September 17, 2008 If you are a British in America try to speak without the British slang and save quite a big deal of bewilderment. Well, it is not a disease it is just a regional dialect and sometimes you might feel funny and sometimes embarrassed. By all means it becomes enjoyable for a future joke, when you are applying your British slang in a place where it is not used widely. Truly Americans use less slang than the British contrary to popular beliefs but still there is slang for Americans too. Slang changes pretty quickly some term that mean a way 10 years before might not mean the same today. If a Bri... (read more) Author: zimmy adams

7. British Garden Birds: The House Sparrow September 02, 2008 Even the most ardent bird lover can have a love-hate relationship with the House Sparrow. Despite being very sociable birds they are also known for destroying crops and some people see them as pests. House sparrows are native to Europe and Asia but have colonised throughout the world and in the US they are known as English Sparrows to distinguish them from native species. They are now the most widely distributed bird on the planet and in the RSPB’s 2008 Big Garden Bird Watch they were the most counted British garden bird. In the 18th century many parishes in Britain had “sparrow club... (read more) Author: Anna Price

8. CAMPING SAHIB-STYLE August 20, 2008 During the British Raj, English civil servants, merchants and adventurers regularly fled the heat of the plains for the hills on fishing or shooting expeditions. The ‘bandobast’ for these trips was phenomenal: shikara to track animals, skinners, gun bearers A couple of khansamas to prepare the mulligatawny soups, pot roasts and puddings, bearers to serve, porters, mules and muleteers, sleeping tents, dining tents, camp cots, books and painting material, chairs and tables. The holiday-maker’s personal trunk consisted of necessities that ranged from silver shaving kits, cases of wine and cigars ... (read more) Author: JASSI KAUR

9. Weights & Measures in Japan August 07, 2008 Like every nation on Earth except Liberia, Myanmar and the United States, Japan relies on the metric system for most of its weights and measures. While you may be used to the antiquated and difficult British Imperial system used in the U.S., the fact is that anyone who can add, subtract, multiply and divide by tens will have a very easy time with weight conversion the "metric way." Weight conversion charts that can fit into your purse or wallet are easy to get and fairly inexpensive; alternatively, you may prefer a weight conversion calculator, which can be purchased from many sources for arou... (read more) Author: Susan Slobac

10. Experience in the Vast Culture in Sheffield July 31, 2008 Sheffield is a city in yorkshire, britain. it was given its name as the city started in a field on the River Sheaf. sheffield's population was estimated at 525,800 people in 2006, & it is one of the eight largest english cities outside London. It's traditionally an industrial city, which is famous for manufacturing steel. The city's steel working heritage was shown in a 1997 british film, The Full Monty. Sheffield achieved international fame during the 19th century for its production of steel. in fact, most innovations in the steel work industry were developed in sheffield, includi... (read more) Author: Krissy Haze

11. ABCs of handbags July 24, 2008 1.Handbag or purse? In American English, a purse is a small bag, also called a handbag or a pocketbook. In British English, a purse is a small money container similar to a wallet, but typically used by women and including a compartment for coins, with a handbag being considerably larger; indeed, a purse is often kept in a handbag. A purse or handbag is often fashionably designed, and is used to hold items such as wallet, keys, tissues, makeup, a hairbrush, cellular device or personal digital assistant, feminine products, or other items. 2.What is a replica handbag? A replica handbag... (read more) Author: Lee Allen

12. Plan Your Travel To South Africa July 24, 2008 South Africa lies at the southernmost tip of Africa, between the Indian and Atlantic oceans with 3500 kilometers (about 2200 miles) of shoreline providing unlimited opportunities to explore and with a diverse mix of cultures that includes British, Dutch, German, French, Indian, Portuguese and Muslim. The two official languages are English and Afrikaans (a mix of Dutch and German), with 11 cultural languages spoken. This will maybe give you some understanding of why South Africa's people are called the rainbow nation. It is a lovely land that provides a lot to enhance your travel experie... (read more) Author: Francina Smit

13. An Exciting Concise Guide To Sheffield's Tourism July 14, 2008 Sheffield is a city in yorkshire, britain. it was called sheffield as the city started in a field on the River Sheaf. the population of sheffield was estimated at 525 800 in 2006, & sheffield is one of the 8 biggest english cities outside London. It's traditionally known as an industrial city, which is renowned for producing steel. The city's steel working history was shown in the 1997 british film, The Full Monty. Sheffield won worldwide fame throughout the nineteeth century for its production of steel. in actual fact, most innovations in the steel industry were developed in sheff... (read more) Author: Haley Softie

14. The European Shorthair Cat July 14, 2008 European Shorthair is a recently recognized breed of cats that was created to distinguish the Scandinavian cats of Europe from those of United Kingdom. A shorthair feline breed, it is distinct from the British and American Shorthairs. The cat's origin dates back centuries. It is said to have descended from Egyptian cats and then brought over to Europe. Since then it has been widespread in towns and villages of Europe. The point of origin here is believed to be Sweden. With time the European cat developed a physical structure somewhat different from its English cousin. Therefore after much deli... (read more) Author: Omer Ashraf

15. Property Investment In Cyprus...The Safe Purchase Guide July 09, 2008 You will be shocked at just how popular Cyprus has become for property investment considering just how small the island is. It is the English speaking sector of the property investment market that are turning Cyprus into the leading choice for a whole range of property investments from retirement homes to buy to let property. The question obviously arises to why Cyprus is such a popular choice for property investment. The English language is spoken throughout the Island thanks to the influence of the British colonialists, who also set up the initial infrastructure of the island. You will ... (read more) Author: Tim Martins

16. Enjoy Sheffield for it's nightlife! July 09, 2008 Sheffield is in south yorkshire, great britain. it was given the name sheffield because the city started in a field on the River Sheaf. the city's popular was thought to be 525,800 in 2006, & it is one of the 8 biggest english cities outside London. It's traditionally known as an industrial city, which is renowned for manufacturing steel. The city's steel working heritage was shown in the 1997 british film, The Full Monty. Sheffield won world wide fame during the nineteeth century for its manufacture of steel. in actual fact, most innovations in the steel work industry were conceiv... (read more) Author: Ms Leisha Greenfield

17. English tutor NYC: Arm yourself with cutting edge July 09, 2008 English is no longer the monopoly of the British. It has long surpassed this status and is now officially the most recognized languages of the world. Imagining a world without the language is impossible as most of the sectors today manage their tasks in this medium only. Even for the competitive exams, knowledge of English is considered very important and one has to make extra efforts to master it. For a better career also, one needs to polish the skills which go a long way to establish an individual firmly in life. However, many people find the language difficult to learn on their own and an ... (read more) Author: Hugh Goldsmith

18. Buying Cyprus Homes...Top 10 Tips For A Safe Purchase July 07, 2008 Although Cyprus is quite a small island you will be amazed at just how popular it just is and especially for property investment by English speakers. Cyprus has virtually become the number one choice for people wishing to invest in retirement homes and for buy to rent investment properties. So you may be asking yourselves what is it then that makes Cyprus so appealing to investors. Well apart from the fact that is was a British colony for a number of years; meaning that the island's basic infrastructure was set up and the English language was soon leaned by the islanders, it also offers a... (read more) Author: Tim Martins

19. The pleasure of visiting Blackpool July 04, 2008 The UK is not only famous for its fish and chips wrapped in a newspaper, nor its English tea, but take a trip to County Lancashire in the North of England and you will find the city of Blackpool. This famous British seaside resort hosts one of the UK's most popular theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Blackpool is famous for its many attractions, including Blackpool Tower (as inspired by the Eiffel Tower), Blackpool Rock (a very sugary, sticky and nice, but hard - as the name implies - sweet), the Illuminations (lots of decorative lighting), and of course donkey rides on the sea front. ... (read more) Author: Daniel Collins

20. Belize Wood carving: Bowls July 02, 2008 Belize, a small country, the only English speaking nation in all of Central and South America, came to be because British sailors (as legend has it) got shipwrecked on her great barrier reef and were forced to venture inland for food and material for repairs. They ventured up the Belize River (as it is now called) where they saw trees towering up to about 100 feet with trunks some six feet in diameter and buttress roots reaching up to about 10 feet forming secure anchors for the great giants called the mahogany tree. Also found in abundance was a smaller, very tough tree that grew in th... (read more) Author: Anthony Benjamin

21. Building a Global Web Site? June 30, 2008 I think my company's products would sell well around the world, but my Web site is designed primarily for the U.S. market. How difficult is it to redesign my site for an international audience? Going global on the Internet is easier than it is in the physical world, but there's still plenty of risk and uncertainty involved. Language barriers are the biggest issue. Unless you're focusing on the Canadian, British or other English-speaking markets, you can't expect many locals to be interested in a site written in English. (Even then, regional differences in "proper" English can be a p... (read more) Author: Steve Grant

22. How My Brother Became a Korean Translator June 20, 2008 After graduation, my brother went traveling. No matter where he ventured in the world, someone was sure to ask him if he wanted a job teaching English. They pay a lot of money in Korea and Japan for the American or British accent, so there were several jobs for the taking if he wanted one. One of the jobs countries were looking for besides a Japanese or Korean translator, was a documentation specialist and a website localization specialist. A website localization specialist, would be impossible for my brother to get, since they usually only hire website localization specialists of people wh... (read more) Author: 10x Marketing

23. I want to move to New Zealand June 12, 2008 I want to move to New Zealand because it’s culture is so diverse. It has a combination of foreign influences including, English, Scottish, Irish, American and Australian. It also has some influences from the original Maori tribes. The population of New Zealand is heavily influenced by European descendants, mainly the British and Irish. There is also a small community of Dutch and Italians which have settled into the country. The country has strong ties with the UK and is very much part of the UK commonwealth. The actual country is split into tow main islands, the North Island and the ... (read more) Author: carolyn clayton

24. Turn the city of London into a Cultural Experience May 29, 2008 If students desire is to learn English language, it is well known that London is the right city to do that. But to learn the language soon and quickly, maybe during a brief stay and, above all, in order to live something different, exciting and surely useful, then the Cultural Experience Course in London is the ideal choice. The Cultural Experience Course in London, awarded in 2006 by the British Council for innovation in teaching of English language, is a really special course, different from all the others. The peculiarity of this course is just the method used to teach the language. ... (read more) Author: Diletta Tonelli

25. Guide To a Sailing Holiday in Belize May 15, 2008 For more than 100 years, Belize was once part of the British colony, until it became an independent country in the early 1980s. Because of this, English became the official language of its inhabitants. In 2007, there are around 310,651 inhabitants in the region. However, all year round, the population tends to explode, as thousands of tourists flock the country to go sailing in Belize or perhaps visit Tikal and experience the Mayan culture. If you want to go sailing in Belize, you better start at Rio Dulce, Guatemala. It's a very large river that spans around 30 miles and is the entrance ... (read more) Author: D. Browall

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