9.English language dialects

 A Dialect is a variation of a language that is different from the standard varieties in terms of grammar, pronunciation, or vocabulary.

*Two types of Dialects: Regional and Social. Social dialect is based on social background and regional dialect is based on geographical area.

*Examples of Dialects include Australian English, Chilean Spanish and Jamaican Patois.

 "A language is a dialect with an army and navy."

                                               - Max Weinreich

 *Points to the fact that the delimitation between a dialect and a full-fledged language is arbitrary and may involve social and political interests.

 *Dialects are essential because they are a part of our identity. They make us unique and give us a sense of belonging.

 Submitted  by  Adheena P.

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"Dialect words are those terrible marks of the beast to the truly genteel". This is a famous quoting  of Thomas Hardy .Dialect is the variation in the broad  language feature including  pronunciation, vocabulary and informal language. Language have various dialects. The term dialect is often used to characterize any way of speaking that differs from the standard variety of a language.

Dialect is associated with a particular region or social class .Speakers from different geographical regions speak English rather differently. Dialect refers to  grammar of someone's use of language. Dialect goes beyond mere pronunciation. Dialect is used commonly in literature.   Dialect can reflect cultural and regional diversity, making the English language incredibly rich and varied.

-Submitted by Neha. C