Local Dialect

If you've read our Voices section (see the left hand menu), then you might have a good idea of where Scouse comes from, how it has changed over the years and some of its more colourful sayings!

We've trawled the Internet for useful articles, dictionaries, Scouse translators and other useful articles to help you lern scouse proper la' !

Scouse Translator - enter your phrase and this website will give you a Scouse translation. When you've had your fill of scally-isms, you can have a crack at perfecting your Geordie, Irish and Brummie dialect.

Learn Scouse - if you've always wanted to deliver a few authentic Scouse phrases to impress your mates, then look no further than this handy phrase-guide. The perfect guide to wining & dining, going out & about and even words to use for the footy.

The Scouse Dictionary - need to know how your Scouse friend can possibly wear 'bins' or why they have a 'cob on'? All the answers are here in this comprehensive Scouse Dictionary. 

The Routes Of English - a BBC page describing the routes of the English language. It features audio files, including a conversation with Melvyn Bragg regarding the origins of certain expressions in Liverpool.

Scouser.com - with sections called 'Ting T'Du' and 'Scouse Yuma', there's no shortage of information here about Liverpool, it's language, it's culture and its history. A colourful site, for a colourful city.

What Is Scouse? - a comprehensive look at the origins on Scouse. Also features a huge list of words and phrases to help you get by in Scouseland.

Scouse Encyclopedia - an entry in an online encyclopedia defining all things Scouse. Provides plenty of links for further exploration and research.

Wilkipedia - another entry in an online encyclopedia looking at the Scouse accent. Provides research links regarding the technical elements of language construction as well as other interesting keywords.

So go'ed and get yer lingo sorted! Have fun kidda'!