The Scottish Dialect: How It Differs From Standard English
When we say we speak English we think that everyone who can speak English can speak the same dialect as we are. That could not be further from the truth. English is one of the most important languages in the world, but be aware there are many different English dialects especially in Scotland and the region. How does Scottish Dialect differ from the Standard English dialect? Let's start with the Scottish Dialect and then the Standard English dialect.
Scottish Dialect
When you hear Scottish English, the term refers to the many different styles of English that is actually spoken in Scotland. It is very different from the Scottish Gaelic, which is considered a Celtic language. The more common dialect is called the Scottish Standard English. The Scottish English has different pronunciation, grammar and expressions as well as a different vocabulary and these terms are often referred to when talking about government, Church of Scotland and education systems and legal systems. Scottish English has been influenced by different degrees by Scotsman themselves.
The sayings are even different as well, for example in Scotland you may hear someone say I'm going for the messages and what that means is that they are going to the store for groceries. Another Scottish saying is Are you thinking of flitting? And this means Are you thinking of moving from your house. The Scots have a beautiful language and the accent is very pleasant as well. The English Language is very beautiful when spoken properly.
Standard English
Standard English is considered to be any form of the English language that is accepted as nation as the norm with in an Anglophone (Anglo Saxon) country. This style of language includes the grammar, vocabulary, and spelling of the words. In Britain most commonly in Wales and England the Standard English is associated with the Received Pronunciation accent and the UKSE or United Kingdom Standard English that relies more on grammar and vocabulary.
In the United States, Standard English refers to simply grammar and vocabulary with a general American accent and in Australia with a general Australian accent. When we talk about grammar in Standard English it does vary in different areas. For example in the United States, the word sunk and shrunk are past tense forms of sink and shrink in standard English within the British English these words would be sank and shrank.
When we talk about vocabulary, a common feature of the Australian English is the use of what is called the hypocoristic words, which means a shorter version of the word's given name. For instance when it comes to formal names for example, Oliver this vocabulary would be Ollie and in the name William it would be Will, Bill, Billy or Willy etc. Now when it comes to spelling, there are very few rare exceptions to the rule, Standard English used one or the other in American or British spellings or a combination of the two, which is used in Canadian English or Australian English spelling.