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What term is used to describe the newer varieties of English like Pakistani English, Indian English, and Nigerian English?
What term is used to describe the newer varieties of English like Pakistani English, Indian English, and Nigerian English?
Why have countries like Pakistan, India, and Nigeria developed their own varieties of English?
Why have countries like Pakistan, India, and Nigeria developed their own varieties of English?
What does the term 'New Englishes' refer to in the context of the text?
What does the term 'New Englishes' refer to in the context of the text?
Which view about the future of English is mentioned in the text as similar to what happened to Latin?
Which view about the future of English is mentioned in the text as similar to what happened to Latin?
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How has English been described in all its varieties according to the text?
How has English been described in all its varieties according to the text?
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What do New Englishes like Pakistani English and Indian English have in common according to the text?
What do New Englishes like Pakistani English and Indian English have in common according to the text?
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What is the main characteristic of Standard English?
What is the main characteristic of Standard English?
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Why does Paul Kerswill avoid defining Standard English?
Why does Paul Kerswill avoid defining Standard English?
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What does it mean if a variety of English is classified as non-standard?
What does it mean if a variety of English is classified as non-standard?
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H.C. Wylde, in 1914, referred to English dialects as 'quaint and eccentric'. What was his attitude towards them?
H.C. Wylde, in 1914, referred to English dialects as 'quaint and eccentric'. What was his attitude towards them?
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Which variety of English is most commonly learned by non-native speakers?
Which variety of English is most commonly learned by non-native speakers?
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'Standard English is a form of English which has been accepted as the norm...'. What idea does this sentence convey?
'Standard English is a form of English which has been accepted as the norm...'. What idea does this sentence convey?
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What was the primary reason for the introduction of the English language to South Africa?
What was the primary reason for the introduction of the English language to South Africa?
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During which century did Afrikaans replace English as the language of the government, administration, police, and armed forces in South Africa?
During which century did Afrikaans replace English as the language of the government, administration, police, and armed forces in South Africa?
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Which event was triggered by the South African government's attempt to make Afrikaans a teaching language in schools in 1976?
Which event was triggered by the South African government's attempt to make Afrikaans a teaching language in schools in 1976?
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What is the significance of English in South Africa according to the text?
What is the significance of English in South Africa according to the text?
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Which language has had an enormous influence on lexis and syntax in South African English?
Which language has had an enormous influence on lexis and syntax in South African English?
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What does 'braai' refer to in South African English?
What does 'braai' refer to in South African English?
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'Lekker' in South African English is used to describe something as:
'Lekker' in South African English is used to describe something as:
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'Ja' is commonly used in South African English, what does it mean?
'Ja' is commonly used in South African English, what does it mean?
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'Geyser' and 'robot' are examples of words borrowed into South African English from:
'Geyser' and 'robot' are examples of words borrowed into South African English from:
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'Atchar', 'bobotie', and 'sosatie' were introduced into South African English by speakers of which language?
'Atchar', 'bobotie', and 'sosatie' were introduced into South African English by speakers of which language?
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What is the relationship between RP and social status?
What is the relationship between RP and social status?
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How did RP establish itself as the prestige accent?
How did RP establish itself as the prestige accent?
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What is the main reason why regional accents have become more acceptable?
What is the main reason why regional accents have become more acceptable?
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What process is described when a new distinctive variety of a language with native speakers emerges?
What process is described when a new distinctive variety of a language with native speakers emerges?
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In which century did RP emerge in British public schools?
In which century did RP emerge in British public schools?
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Why is Received Pronunciation (RP) often associated with status?
Why is Received Pronunciation (RP) often associated with status?
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Why did RP spread quickly in Britain when the BBC was formed?
Why did RP spread quickly in Britain when the BBC was formed?
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English as a world language is marked by distinctive varieties, some of which have emerged more recently than the longer-established British and American Englishes. These newer varieties are often labelled ______, examples of which include Pakistani English, Indian English and Nigerian English.
English as a world language is marked by distinctive varieties, some of which have emerged more recently than the longer-established British and American Englishes. These newer varieties are often labelled ______, examples of which include Pakistani English, Indian English and Nigerian English.
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English exists alongside other local languages and is the common medium for communication (i.e. the lingua franca). Importantly, each ______ of New English has developed its own lexis, pronunciation and syntax.
English exists alongside other local languages and is the common medium for communication (i.e. the lingua franca). Importantly, each ______ of New English has developed its own lexis, pronunciation and syntax.
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English, in all its ______, appears to have consolidated its position as a global language even though there are more native speakers of Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
English, in all its ______, appears to have consolidated its position as a global language even though there are more native speakers of Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
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The many varieties of English raise questions about its future. Some hold the view that English will split into mutually incomprehensible languages, as happened to ______, with the many ______-based languages of today.
The many varieties of English raise questions about its future. Some hold the view that English will split into mutually incomprehensible languages, as happened to ______, with the many ______-based languages of today.
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The opposing view is that English is now cemented as the ______ that people wish to learn and to speak in order to fully participate in the global communication infrastructure of the 21st century.
The opposing view is that English is now cemented as the ______ that people wish to learn and to speak in order to fully participate in the global communication infrastructure of the 21st century.
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New Englishes can also be known as new ______ of English (NVEs). 'New Englishes' is a term first coined by Platt, Weber and Ho to describe ______ of English which have developed in different countries through government administration, education and media, rather than from native language speakers.
New Englishes can also be known as new ______ of English (NVEs). 'New Englishes' is a term first coined by Platt, Weber and Ho to describe ______ of English which have developed in different countries through government administration, education and media, rather than from native language speakers.
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In these areas, English exists alongside other local languages and is the common medium for communication (i.e. the ______).
In these areas, English exists alongside other local languages and is the common medium for communication (i.e. the ______).
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English, in all its ______, appears to have consolidated its position as a global language even though there are more native speakers of Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
English, in all its ______, appears to have consolidated its position as a global language even though there are more native speakers of Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
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The many ______ of English raise questions about its future. Some hold the view that English will split into mutually incomprehensible languages, as happened to ______, with the many Latin-based languages of today.
The many ______ of English raise questions about its future. Some hold the view that English will split into mutually incomprehensible languages, as happened to ______, with the many Latin-based languages of today.
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The opposing view is that English is now cemented as the ______ that people wish to learn and to speak in order to fully participate in the global communication infrastructure of the 21st century.
The opposing view is that English is now cemented as the ______ that people wish to learn and to speak in order to fully participate in the global communication infrastructure of the 21st century.
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Study Notes
- Standard English is a form of English accepted as the norm, originated in the UK, followed the accepted constructions of the language, and is perceived as the variety spoken by educated people.
- Non-standard English refers to any variety that is not standard English and is related to regional dialects with non-socially acceptable forms of grammar, syntax, and lexis.
- Attitudes towards non-standard English have changed significantly since the early 20th century, but earlier beliefs led to the notion of a prestige form of English and the perception of non-standard dialects as inferior.
- Received Pronunciation (RP) is the accent most closely associated with Standard English and emerged in British public schools during the 19th century. It is seen as an indicator of status and was widely adopted by the BBC until the 1960s.
- English is spoken throughout the world in a variety of ways, with elements of local languages merging to create new varieties, known as creolization.
- South African English (SAE) is the dialect spoken by South Africans, with separate English varieties spoken in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Namibia. It dates from the arrival of British settlers in the late 18th century.
- Afrikaans, a language that emerged from Dutch, coexisted with English throughout the 20th century, with Afrikaans replacing English as the language of the government and becoming closely associated with the apartheid regime.
- English remained influential in business and higher education in South Africa and was used by liberation movements to communicate with the outside world.
- SAE reflects the influence of African languages in lexis and speech intonation, with many words borrowed from Afrikaans and African languages.
- New Englishes, or new varieties of English, have emerged in countries that have been exposed to colonial influence and continue to develop to suit the circumstances of their societies. Examples include Pakistani English, Indian English, and Nigerian English.
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Explore the history and characteristics of South African English, a unique dialect influenced by English and Afrikaans cultures in South Africa. Learn about the development of English in the region since the arrival of the British in 1795.
