PRACTICE　 (August 21, 2004)

[ Talk ]

"Scotland"

(by Sugihara)

　

What is Scotland?

Scotland is located just north of England, has one third of land area of Britain. And though heavily accented, Scottish people speak English. That counts here in ESS.

Scotland is a completely different entity from England, but it has been united to form United Kingdom since the Act of Union in 1707. Scots has been strongly influenced by powerful southern neighbour throughout its history, and yet Scotland retains its unique character.

Scotland as a small entity has produced amazing talents like James Watt(Industrial Revolution), Adam Smith(capitalism), to name a few. Scotland harbours interesting creatures such as Nessie and "Dolly the sheep". And it has been producing the world famous Scotch Single Malt Whisky.

In practice, I list topics closely or scarcely related to Scotland, and it's up to your group what to talk. Even if you know nothing about Scotland, there must be a lot you can talk, so don't worry.

With a drop of Scotch in your accent, your English may become truely universal.
Maybe not ^^;;;

slainte!(cheers in Scottish Gaelic, same spelling as Irish Gaelic)

　