Standard English Dialect
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The document discusses the definitions, history, and implications of Standard English, noting that it is the written variety taught to non-native speakers, unrelated to pronunciation. It highlights the evolution of Standard English from a multilingual Middle Ages to the class-conscious 18th century and emphasizes the importance of understanding Standard English in educational contexts. Ultimately, it stresses that proficiency in Standard English, while not requiring Received Pronunciation, can significantly benefit students in various aspects of life.
Standard English Dialect
- 1. Standard English Dialect A Variety of English http://spellingblog.howtospell.co.uk/
- 2. Overview Definitions of Standard English. A brief history of Standard English. Issues and implications of Standard English for teachers and students. Conclusions. http://spellingblog.howtospell.co.uk/
- 3. Definitions of Standard English Peter Trudgill University of Lausanne www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/home/dick/SEtrudgill.htm Standard English is the variety of English normally used in writing, and is the variety taught to non native learners. It is the variety associated with the education system in all English speaking countries. It is agreed that Standard English has nothing to do with pronunciation. In Britain Received Pronunciation (RP) is a purely social accent. It is fairly common for a speaker to use Standard English and deliver it with a regional, and national accent. http://spellingblog.howtospell.co.uk/
- 4. A Brief History of Standard English www.bbc.co.uk/voices Language and Time by Prof. David Crystal The Middle Ages: Britain was multilingual: Latin, French, English coexisted. There were hundreds of dialects and regional accents. This is the only period in the history of English when regional variation was reflected in the written language so widely and so unselfconsciously. There was no inferiority associated with dialect variation even in Shakespeare’s time. http://spellingblog.howtospell.co.uk/
- 5. The Eighteenth Century Class distinction through speech and accent became very important. Class divisions in British society got wider and contrasts with urban and rural dialects became increasingly polarized. Writers were advising the ‘provincials’ to adopt the London accent. This accent was named Received Pronunciation (now referred to as RP) . . http://spellingblog.howtospell.co.uk/
- 6. Issues and implications of Standard English for ESOL teachers and students. Issues and implications in writing. Peter Trudgill , University of Lausanne From an educational point of view, the position of Standard English as the dialect of English used in writing is unassailable. David Crystal in Discover Grammar. You need to learn Standard English grammar forms, especially when you write, if you want to be a part of the wider community. http://spellingblog.howtospell.co.uk/
- 7. Issues and implications of pronunciation Jeremy Harmer – The Practice of English Language Teaching We should expose students to different language varieties in listening (and reading) texts. Meryl Wilkins - ‘ Teaching pronunciation to bilingual adults resident in Britain.’ There is an assumption that one accent is superior to all others…we need to show students an awareness of the variety of accent to be met amongst native English speakers. There is an assumption that it is ‘bad’ to have an accent. It is important students do not lose confidence and pride in the way they speak. http://spellingblog.howtospell.co.uk/
- 8. Conclusions Standard English is a variety of English. Standard English refers to the use of certain grammatical rules and the use of certain vocabulary items. Standard English is associated with an accent called Received Pronunciation and is based on social class not on geographical origins of the speaker. Standard English is important for all ESOL students to understand what Standard English is and the importance in learn. http://spellingblog.howtospell.co.uk/
- 9. To use Standard English you do not have to speak RP. It is important for all students to understand what Standard English is and how to use it. Acknowledge that a good grasp of Standard English gives students a great advantage in for example, exams and interviews. http://spellingblog.howtospell.co.uk/