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What is difference between standard and nonstandard language?
A standard language is a variety of language that is used by governments, in the media, in schools and for international communication. In contrast, there are non-standard forms of a language that are used, for example, in different regional dialects and these non-standard varieties are different from each other.
What is the difference between English and standard English?
Different forms of English are used in writing too….Learn.
| Features of standard English in writing | Features of non-standard English in writing |
|---|---|
| Standard grammar | Mostly standard grammar but some variations |
| Correct spelling | Some incorrect spelling, like tonite (tonight) |
| Longer words and phrases | Simpler words and phrases |
What is considered as standard English?
In an English-speaking country, Standard English (SE) is the variety of English that has undergone substantial regularisation and is associated with formal schooling, language assessment, and official print publications, such as public service announcements and newspapers of record, etc.
Is standard language and official language the same?
A national language is a source or sign of identity for a nation or a country. An official language is a language that is given a special legal status in a particular country, state, or other jurisdiction.
Where is Standard English used?
Standard English started as a regional dialect that developed in the southeast of England. This variety, which is perceived as official, is used in writing, the education system (grammar books and dictionaries), the court, the church, in newspapers, the media and for official purposes.
What are 4 characteristics of Standard English?
Standard english has distinctive features of grammar, vocabulary and orthography (spelling&punctuation) but not of pronunciation. This is because it can be spoken with any accent. It is the most prestigious variety of English, associated with people of high social status.
Is Standard English prestigious?
Standard English is still referred to and spoken by British people who have a very high, perhaps even the highest, social status and therefore are the most influential, educated, prestigious and wealthiest people in the United Kingdom. Hence, Standard English is held in high esteem within society.
What are the three characteristics of English?
Here are some specific characteristics of the English Language:
- Fairly easy to learn. English is one of the easiest and simplest natural languages in the world.
- Latin alphabet.
- Its simple inflection.
- Receptiveness.
- Its (generally) fixed word order.
- Pronunciation.
- Continuous tense.
- Articles (a, an, the)