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The document discusses the concepts of Standard English and non-standard English, highlighting their differences in formality and grammatical structure. It emphasizes the global prevalence of English, with approximately 1.35 billion speakers, and the existence of various English dialects, referred to as 'Englishes'. The text also raises questions about pronunciation, societal reactions to language use, and the implications of language in cultural contexts.

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The document discusses the concepts of Standard English and non-standard English, highlighting their differences in formality and grammatical structure. It emphasizes the global prevalence of English, with approximately 1.35 billion speakers, and the existence of various English dialects, referred to as 'Englishes'. The text also raises questions about pronunciation, societal reactions to language use, and the implications of language in cultural contexts.

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Language, Culture,

and Society
Abelardo S. Aranil, Jr., LPT, MAEd (Cand.)
Lynn from Las Vegas... Models

Examine the video of Lynn.


How did she deliver the
message? How did she
pronounce the words?
Lynn from Las Vegas... Models

What were the reactions of


netizens from this video?
Did she deserve being the
laughingstock of society?
Is there really a proper way
of pronouncing words?
Is English the
language of the world?
Say for example:
You went to a foreign country
for the first time and you
were lost and can’t find the
hotel, what would you do?
Image retrieved from: https://asialocalize.com/blog/languages-spoken-in-the-world
Image retrieved from: ethnologue.com
Standard English VS standard English
What is Standard English?
Standard English

Standard English is the form of


English that is taught around the
world and understood by all
speakers of the language.
Standard English

It uses correct grammatical rules


and can be thought of as the
formal, official, or polite way of
speaking or writing.
standard English

This is known as the regular or


typical English without any
reference to its formal standards.
standard English
It can describe how most people
speak or write English in everyday
communication, which may not
adhere strictly to the rules of
Standard English.
Standard English Non-standard English
“Good morning. How are you? “Hey! You alright?”
I’m pleased to meet you.”
Formal language, correct Very informal language, less
grammatical structure, and full use of conventional structure,
sentences and not full sentences
Image retrieved from: https://www.theschoolrun.com/what-standard-english
As a student, which matters more:
Standard English or standard English?
Approximately 1.35 billion individuals
presently communicate in English,
accounting for nearly 20% of the
global population.
Variations exist in English worldwide
with regard to vocabulary,
pronunciation, grammar, and accent.
It is more accurate to consider the
English language in a plural sense,
as "Englishes".
WORLD ENGLISHES
WORLD ENGLISHES:
Philippine English
“Kuya, may mineral
po kayo?”

“Salinan mo ‘yung
galon ng mineral.”

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