Present Day English
You have made it through the site to the language we speak today! What else could you possibly need to know about English today? Well, there is actually a lot to learn. Our language is constantly changing. As new technology and slang form, so does our language. Think about it...would your grandparents have known what LOL meant when they were kids. Probably not. As the needs of society change so does our language. That is why English has evolved into the language we speak today. As you begin looking at Present Day English, consider the different dialects and forms of English that are spoken just in the United States. Now consider how many different countries have their own dialects and forms of English. Can you see how much there is to learn about the English we speak today? Below is a map of the dialects of the United States.
Now, take a look at some of these dialects as you watch videos at:
http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/
Here are some additional links to websites with information on dialects, creoles, etc.
http://www.evolpub.com/Americandialects/AmDialLnx.html
http://www.hawaii.edu/satocenter/langnet/index.html
http://accent.gmu.edu/
http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/
Here are some additional links to websites with information on dialects, creoles, etc.
http://www.evolpub.com/Americandialects/AmDialLnx.html
http://www.hawaii.edu/satocenter/langnet/index.html
http://accent.gmu.edu/
Hopefully, you now have an understanding that even today there are many different forms of English throughout the world. As society evolves, so does our language. There are always new and interesting things to learn about English because it is always changing and growing. If you have specific questions or comments, I would love to hear from you.--Mrs. Courtney Hopf