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1 day ago · English in England can be divided into four major dialect regions: South East English, South West English (also known as West Country English), Midlands English and Northern English.
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4 days ago · What is the English language? How many people speak English? Is African American Vernacular English a dialect of English?
- What is the English language?The English language is an Indo-European language in the West Germanic language group. Modern English is widely considered to be the lingua franca...
- How many people speak English?As of 2020 there are 1.27 billion English speakers around the world. This makes it the most spoken language, ahead of Mandarin Chinese (1.12 billio...
- Is African American Vernacular English a dialect of English?There has been much public and academic debate on whether African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is a dialect of English or its own separate la...
- Where did English come from?Having emerged from the dialects and vocabulary of Germanic peoples—Angles, Saxons, and Jutes—who settled in Britain in the 5th century CE, English...
- Is English the official language of the United States of America?English is not the official language of the United States of America. The country does not have an official language on the federal level. Many sta...
May 3, 2024 · archaism. geographic dialect. transitional area. relic area. dialect, a variety of a language that signals where a person comes from. The notion is usually interpreted geographically (regional dialect), but it also has some application in relation to a person’s social background (class dialect) or occupation (occupational dialect).
May 9, 2024 · The North American English variety is spoken mainly in the United States and in Canada. Since so many movies and television shows are produced here, many around the world know the “American accent” well—think “Friends.” But in reality, there are several regional varieties and accents of North American English.
6 days ago · Education. Language Learning. Languages in the UK. We explore the origins and characteristics of English, and other official languages throughout the UK, and provide information on where to learn it. By Graham Turner. Updated 11-1-2024. The term ‘United Kingdom’ is often a point of confusion for those who are new to the UK.
