THE SCOTTISH ACCENT

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There are different variants of the English language, so we must be prepared to understand any of them in order to communicate wherever we go. Although accents within Scotland vary from place to place, some of the aspects that cause difficulty are the words and expressions typical of the Scottish dialect and its clipped pronunciation.

Learn to understand the Scottish accent with ABA English, an innovative online academy that teaches naturally through short films performed by Scottish actors and others from across the United Kingdom, which will help you sharpen your ear and get familiar with different pronunciations and accents almost without noticing.

SCOTTISH ACCENT

Scottish English began to develop after King James VI of Scotland unified the kingdoms of Scotland and England in 1603. Today, Scottish English remains a language with its particularities regarding accent, vocabulary, and grammar due to the historical influence of Gaelic.

It is such a complex accent that it is difficult to understand even for some British people. Nevertheless, Scotland is an ideal destination to study and learn English, as it has excellent cultural diversity for international students.

THE SCOTTISH ACCENT

HOW IS THE SCOTTISH ACCENT PRONOUNCED?

If you wonder how to understand the Scottish accent, here are some tips to start identifying its particularities: You should bear in mind that there are expressions and words in Scots typical of its dialect, for example: ‘Awrite’ is a greeting combining ‘Hello’ and ‘How are you?’, ‘Aye / nae’ (Yes / no), ‘Guid’ as the equivalent of good used in expressions like ‘guid mornin’ (good morning) or ‘guid nicht’ (good night). These words will be very helpful if you decide to travel through Scotland.

LEARN THE SCOTTISH ACCENT WITH ABA ENGLISH

Learning with films is one of the most effective ways to incorporate different accents within a context, having direct contact with the language. With ABA English you will learn the Scottish accent through the ABA Films: short films of our own production that show native actors portraying everyday situations, allowing you to get familiar with the Scottish accent and vocabulary in an entertaining way. Then you will do a variety of exercises where you can learn to speak and write naturally.
THE SCOTTISH ACCENT

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