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2 days ago · There is no clear distinction between a language and a dialect, notwithstanding a famous aphorism attributed to linguist Max Weinreich that "a language is a dialect with an army and navy". For example, national boundaries frequently override linguistic difference in determining whether two linguistic varieties are languages or dialects.
5 days ago · Katie. May 23, 2024. Share. Nottingham city centre Photo by Korng Sok on Unsplash. Hello everyone! Today, I’d like to talk to you about dialects. In your country, do people speak your language slightly differently depending on where they’re from? Probably yes.
5 days ago · The linguist Max Winreich explained the difference a little differently, saying, “ A language is a dialect with an army and a navy.” Although dialects exist in practically every language, English provides perhaps the most extreme examples of how diverse a single language can become.
5 days ago · It’s like taking a journey through dialects, where every turn reveals a new shade of linguistic richness. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the fascinating world of regional language variations, exploring how they shape our communication and cultural identities. The Intriguing World of Dialects
5 days ago · Linguistically, there are two main dialect groups in modern Catalan: the western dialects, including West Catalan and Valencian; and the eastern group, including East Catalan, Balearic, and Roussillonnais and the dialect spoken in Alghero, where Catalan was introduced in the 14th century.
5 days ago · There are two meanings for nonstandard: first, dialects other than standard English and second, incorrect English such as grammar and usage. Slang is also considered nonstandard English and is treated as a social dialect rather than a regionalism. English is an ever-evolving language.
4 days ago · The Yorkshire accent is also called “Broad Yorkshire” or “tyke”. The Yorkshire dialect replaces the classic “the” sound for the glottal stop, so it’s more like “t”. A very particular thing about this dialect is how they say “anything” as “owt”. As well as how they say “nothing” as “nowt”. And “summat” for ...
