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Varieties of English
From Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium
Varieties of English refers to the many dialects of the English language:
Europe
- British English [r]: Any of the spoken and written variants of the English language originating in the United Kingdom; widely used around the world, especially in current and former countries of the Commonwealth of Nations. [e]
England
Scotland
- Scottish English [r]: All varieties of English spoken in Scotland; may not include Scots where this is identified as a language in its own right. [e]
Ireland
Wales
Northern Ireland
North America
Caribbean
Australasia
Africa
Asia