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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Darren Ingram
February 2015
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Introduction
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Challenge: To Say Something Different!
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of Things To Say? One problem is that MOST people know SOMETHING
about the United Kingdom. Often foreigners know MORE about
Britishness than the locals. Are we too lazy or just blas? Should
one look at the rich history, food, drink, nature, sights, sounds
and what attracts over 32 million foreign tourists annually (2013)
making the country the 8th biggest tourist destination?
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Questions? Shout em out! Source:Wikipedia
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Britain is Changing Has the Great fell out of Great Britain? Is the
Kingdom still United? democraticaudit.com
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Small Country A relatively small country, but still travelling
about can be a very big deal requiring much planning. Traditions
exist, but traditions are often held as traditions rather than
observed. Big differences can be perceived over small distances
between neighbouring towns and cities.
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Today? Worlds 22nd most populous country (official estimates 64.1m,
unofficial estimates 70- 80m). Several names, for several country
groups. Diverse country, yet still c. 87% white (2011 Census).
Worlds sixth largest country by nominal GDP / 10th largest
purchasing power. 123DigitalMaps
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Very Small Country Yet there is space to move about!
TheLightsofBritain-BritainFromAbove-BBC
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it is all the same! Different names for the same thing?
BritishCouncil
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Queen Queen Elizabeth II (88) is the worlds longest-reigning
monarch (62+ years), soon to be Britains longest-reigning monarch
too (after Queen Victoria, 63 years 216 days). Broad public support
although possibly last in the line. HMG/BuckinghamPalace
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British Empire Showing past glory and possessions Wikimedia
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Universal Language?* *Regional differences notwithstanding
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Official Language English as a majority language (dark blue)
English as a minority language (light blue) English possibly
used/understood (the rest) Source:Wikipedia
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Accents & Dialects Dialects are linguistic varieties which
differ in pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar from each other and
from Standard English (which is itself a dialect) The accent is the
difference in pronunciation - interestingly a word that is rather
difficult to say and spell in English for many. The English
language evolves and changes. Source: Andrew Jack
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Differences Many words can be familiar in both languages but it is
not guaranteed. A Chinese person who learned American English might
not understand the meaning in British English and vice versa.
Sometimes the context might make it clearer. Pants - trousers
(British), under garments (US). Also a form of abuse. I want to buy
some pants (in USA): What will you get?
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Living in the United Kingdom, you CAN be easily confused due to the
mix of different versions of English being used. Dialects, very
different localised words and different implementations of English
make a difference. Just one word: bun, bread roll, roll, bap,
batch, barm cake, flour cake, bin lid, blaa, bulkie roll, buttery,
cloverleaf roll, cob, dinner roll, finger roll, French roll, Hoagie
roll, Italian roll, Manchet, muffin, nudger, onion roll, oven
bottom, Parker house roll, Stottie
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British Vocabulary? At least to some American ears Source:
Buzzfeed
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That Just Words
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Stereotypes
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Stereotypes Everywhere
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Accurate Stereotypes? We love tea? We are pale? We have bad teeth?
We drink a lot/love pubs? We love to queue? We hate to talk to
strangers? We are very sarcastic? We like to say sorry a lot?
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Euphemisms & Slang A euphemism is the substitution of a mild,
indirect or vague term for one considered to be harsh, blunt, or
offensive. word or phrase which pretends to communicate but doesnt.
It makes the bad seem good, the negative seem positive, the
unnatural seem natural, the unpleasant seem attractive, or at least
tolerable. It is language which avoids, shifts or denies
responsibility. It conceals or prevents thought. Also known as
Doublespeak, a theme of George Orwells famous novel 1984 - yet he
didnt use that term, instead he used the terms doublethink and
newspeak. Source: http://lynnschneiderbooks.com
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Source:http://lynnschneiderbooks.com;sophia.org;pinterest.com
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Careful Fanny (a name; US slang for buttocks; British and other
slang for the vulva) Durex (brand of male condom in UK, previous
brand and continued derivative name for adhesive tape in Australia)
Get Off (an instruction or act of leaving something (i.e. getting
off a boat). In British English it might also mean snogging, in
U.S. English a lot more Toss, Tossing (throwing something in the
air, also a reference to self abuse)
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Rhyming Slang & Vulgarity Apples & Pears (Stairs) Alans
(from Alan Whickers = knickers) More advanced humour from sources
such as Rogers Profanisaurus (Viz magazine)
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British Humour or Humour
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Seaside Humour A very important part of Britishness!
Bamforth/TheTimes
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Humour Often very cutting edge, self-referential, observational,
requires a degree of thinking! It can require a dirty mind or
interpreted in two ways. A lot of comedy stands the test of
time.
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might be just plain weird. Some might be visual or rely on
stereotypes. Some might be outdated or hard for foreigners to
understand, such as the class system, yet to Britons it can be
something very special. Capable of adding new words and phrases to
the English language, just to confuse the unwary!
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Catchphrases Yeah baby! "I'm free! "You are awful... but I like you
"You stupid boy "It's all done in the best possible taste! "You
dirty old man "Don't mention the war "I'm the only gay in the
village I shall say this only once" Nudge Nudge! Yeah-but-no!" "I
don't believe it!"
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Mention The War Fawlty Towers The Germans 1975-10-24
GreatestComedyCatchphrases,C4,2008/YouTubeandoriginalcopyrightowners
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Visual comedy can often be enough!
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Betty! Some Mothers Do Ave Em Fathers Clinic 1973-12-20
Youtube/BBC
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& Drink
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Images:Wikipedia/Flickr Clues: Pork Scratchings, Jellied Eels,
Spotted Dick
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Shepherds Pie Originally a way of using up leftovers, first called
Cottage Pie and popular from 1790s as potatoes introduced as an
edible foodstuff for the poor. In more recent times it has been
split into Cottage Pie (beef) or Shepherds Pie (lamb). Many
variations exist. Foodnetwork
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Known As? A vegetarian version (occasionally named "Shepherdless
Pie) can be made using soya or other meat substitutes or legumes
such as lentils or chickpeas. In Argentina, Bolivia, Chile,
Nicaragua and Uruguay, a similar dish is called "pastel de papa"
(potato pie) or pastel de carne (meat pie). The Chilean version
includes minced meat, minced and fried onions, black olives,
raisins and hard-boiled eggs. In the Dominican Republic and Puerto
Rico this is called pasteln de papa (potato casserole), it has a
layer of potatoes, one or two of meat, and another of potatoes,
topped with a layer of cheese. This is called "Yaroa" in Dominican
Republic and is usually sweeter than other versions because they
either can use potatoes, sweet plantain or yucca. In France, a
similar dish is called hachis Parmentier. In Jordan, Syria,
Palestine and Lebanon a similar dish is referred to as "Siniyet
Batata" (literally meaning a plate of potatoes), or "Kibbet Batata.
are broken before sprinkling the cheese and baking the topping).
Source:Wikipedia
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Quebec, a similar dish is called pt chinois (literally, "Chinese
paste"), which contains a layer of corn between the meat and the
potato. In English-speaking Canada, the traditional British
shepherd's pie prevails. In Russia, a similar dish is called " "
(Kartofel'naya zapekanka, or "potato baked pudding). In Portugal a
similar dish is called "Empado", with two layers of mashed potatoes
and a layer of minced beef in between. In the Low Countries, a
similar dish is called "Filosoof". In Finland, a similar dish is
called "lihaperunasoselaatikko", with the mince (e.g. mix of
pork/beef) mixed thoroughly with the potato mash. "Herderspastei"
in Afrikaans South Africa, with the addition of peas in the mince
and topped with grated cheese (occasionally eggs are broken before
sprinkling the cheese and baking the topping) Source:Wikipedia
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Your Own Remember! Versions vary and families can argue!
TheFWord/Channel4Television/GordonRamsay
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Favourite Foods? Surveys vary but fish and chips, roast beef
dinners, with Yorkshire pudding, bacon sandwiches often come to the
top. Curry (chicken tikka masala) topped many surveys. Going out
for an Indian is still very, very popular.
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Diversity In Food Use Your Imagination Use Your Tastebuds
Marks&Spencers
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Theres So Much To See & Do You can probably Google it
better!
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take a 60 second tour BBC 2012 Olympics countdown promotion that
packs in a lot of Britishness in a very short space of time!
BBC
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Not Easy Being British
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First World Problems? Stereotypes at play again! Buzzfeed
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Thank you awfully for your kind attention! Please do not hesitate
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