In this episode I sit down with Emily, my sister!

We talk about different varieties and dialects of English like AAVE, Scottish vs US English, and Polari. She also shares her experiences moving to Scotland and studying a Master's in teaching English. We talk about her experiences learning several languages and what's worked for her. This is a fast-paced episode with so much great info!

If you'd like to have an English class with Emily, you can sign up at www.charmenglish.cl

Dialects and varieties of English that we mention:

AAVE (African American Vernacular English) is a variety of English traditionally spoken by many African Americans. It has its own consistent grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, and is recognized as a legitimate dialect of English rather than “incorrect” English. To learn more, check out https://www.thoughtco.com/african-american-vernacular-english-aave-1689045 and the YouTube channel What's Good English https://youtu.be/Hw25n4Ehs4o?si=eqnYPAskO1aaqmnF and the work of linguists like Dr. Lisa Green

Polari is a secretive, informal language or slang historically used in Britain, especially by gay men, actors, and sailors, to communicate discreetly. It mixes elements from Italian, English, Romani, Yiddish, and slang. Read more in the work of Paul Baker https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/polari-and-hidden-history-of-gay-seafarers

Scots is a West Germanic language variety that developed from Early Middle English and is spoken in Scotland. It’s closely related to English but has its own distinct vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Scottish Gaelic (or Gaelic) is a Celtic language spoken in parts of Scotland. It has its own grammar and vocabulary, distinct from English and Scots, and is part of the same language family as Irish and Manx.