Which English?
Description
English is many languages-there are dialects and regional differences, rural and urban English, different types of English spoken by different social groups and in different contexts. This program explores how differences of accent and dialect arise, and argues the advantages for a form of "standard" English.
Runtime
20 min
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Date of Publication
[2007], c1977
Database
Films on Demand
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