Varieties of English
East Anglian English
East Anglia, in the east of England, has its own distinctive version of English: find out more.
Geordie and other dialects of north-east England
Wye aye, pet! Is Geordie English the most distinctive dialect in England? We look at some north-east English vocabulary to find out an answer.
Nineteenth-century English
The 19th century saw a lot of change around the world. Explore the impact this had on the English language, with new words and changing grammar over the 1800s.
South African English
South African English has a long and involved history, but there are actually eleven official languages in South African. Find out more…
The English of Australia
Australian English has its own distinctive vocabulary and accent. Discover more about the language spoken in Oz, from wallabies to diphthongs.
Twentieth-century English
How has English changed between 1900 and 1999? And is there truly only one English language? Take a look at our guide to 20th century English to find out.
What is a dialect?
‘Dialect' is a word that most people think they understand. Click through to see the explanation of a dialect, and other similar articles.
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