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Peer reviewedO'Donnell, Holly – English Journal, 1986
Explores the general features and some unique usages of West African English, Caribbean English, and Indian English. (EL)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Dialects, English, Language Styles
Download full textHazen, Kirk – 2001
The study of dialects offers a fascinating approach to learning about language. By learning about how language varies geographically and socially, students will come to understand that language changes over time, and that language use is linked to social identity. Language variation, or dialect diversity, reflects the fact that languages change…
Descriptors: Dialects, English, Language Patterns, Language Variation
