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- Y’all. Y’all is an abbreviation for “you all” and is a trademark (distinct common feature) of Southern speech. The way Americans say “you” in the plural is a big indication of where they come from, with Northerners typically saying “you guys” and Southerners sticking with y’all.
- Fit as a fiddle. It may seem silly to compare someone who’s fit (in good physical shape) to a fiddle (an instrument), but this is a common saying. He can run a mile in four minutes.
- Oh, rats! This is essentially a nice way to say, “Oh, darn!” I lost my homework!
- Cut the lights on/off. For grammar nerds, this is a huge pet peeve (annoyance), since standard English would be “Turn the lights on/off.” After all, you can’t physically take scissors and cut a light switch on or off.
1 day ago · Plain English is a writing style that prioritises simplicity, clarity, and conciseness. It avoids jargon, overly complex sentences, and unnecessary words, aiming to ensure that the reader can grasp the intended message on their first read. This blog post will explore the core principles of plain English, offer plain writing examples, and ...
5 days ago · This research study explores the role of social annotation in supporting dialogic teaching in secondary English language arts. Grounded in Bakhtin's dialogism and building upon research into online discussion, this study describes how a high school English teacher and her students used a digital annotation tool to read and talk about texts.
5 days ago · Enhance your spoken English with 27 effective methods, from thinking in English to mimicking native speakers. Discover online courses, apps, and dialect exploration. Improve fluency and confidence independently.
5 days ago · English writing websites are great tools to help you learn to write in English. There are so many options available online for different needs, from Grammarly and Wordtune to Write & Improve with Cambridge.
2 days ago · Southern American English or Southern U.S. English is a regional dialect [1][2] or collection of dialects of American English spoken throughout the Southern United States, with a small dip above the Ohio River called the Hoosier Apex, a linguistic remnant of Kentuckian settlers throughout Southern Indiana [citation needed] though concentrated in...
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5 days ago · Sociolinguists also commonly study dialect, the regional, social, or ethnic variation of a language. For example, the primary language in the United States is English. People who live in the Southern U.S. often vary in how they speak and the words they use compared with those who live in the Northwest, even though it is all the same language.
