English, the former colonial language, is a
common language among educated Zambians. At independence in 1964, English was
declared the national language. English is the first language of only 2% of
Zambians but is the most commonly used second language.
The English spoken in Zambia has some
distinctive features, such as the omission of certain object pronouns that
would be obligatory in Western English ("Did you reach?"), the
simplification of some phrasal verbs ("throw" instead of "throw
away"). On the link below is a written text explaining a little bit more
about the Zambian language and culture.
More information about Zambian culture and language:
Facts about Zambian language:
Scottish English refers to the variety of English spoken
in Scotland. The main and most formal variety
is Scottish Standard English ( SSE).
This way of speaking may be defined as “the characteristic speech of the
professional class and the accepted norm in schools.” Along with distinct pronunciation, grammar, and
expressions, Scottish English had distinctive vocabulary, especially connected
to Scottish institutes such as the Church of Scotland, local government and the
education and legal systems.
Scottish English can be influenced by varying degrees of
Scots. Many Scots speakers separate Scots
and Scottish English as different registers depending on social circumstances. Generally,
there is a shift to Scottish English in formal occasions or if we are with
individuals of a higher social status.
On the link below you will find more specific differences
on the Scottish language like pronunciation, distinction between some word etc.
Facts about Scottish language:
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