VOA慢速英语:Rethinking Grammar: How We Talk

Standard American English – n. The variety of the English language that is generally used in professional communication in the United States and taught in American schools.

non-standard dialect – n. not conforming in pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, etc., to the usage characteristic of and considered acceptable by most educated native speakers

variety – n. a number or collection of different things or people

dialect – n. a form of a language that is spoken in a particular area and that uses some of its own words, grammar, and pronunciations

bright – adj. smart, intelligent

African American Vernacular English – n. a varietyof American English, most commonly spoken by urban working-class African Americans.

folklore – n. traditional customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings

Now it’s your turn. What do you call your own dialect? Is it respected in your country? Write to us in the Comments Section or on our Facebook page.