AQA A-Level English Language key terms
Language diversity and change Key Terms
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Language diversity and change
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Standard English
The form of English widely accepted as the norm, often used in formal contexts and education.
Pidgin
A simplified form of speech that develops as a means of communication between speakers of different languages.
Dialect
A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
Idiolect
The speech habits peculiar to a particular person.
Dialect
A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
Sociolect
A variety of language used by a particular social class or group.
Sociolect
A dialect that is associated with a particular social class or group.
Standard English
The form of English that is accepted as the norm, often used in formal settings.
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