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Lauren Giles
@laurengiles_rfks
The English language is constantly evolving, sparking debates among linguists... Show more
This page discusses the emergence and impact of Multicultural London English , a new form of English that challenges the concept of maintaining a standard English.
Definition: Multicultural London English is a dialect derived from Estuary English mixed with Afro-Caribbean language, incorporating features from various ethnicities and often seen as more inclusive than standard English.
The rise of MLE has sparked debates between prescriptivists and descriptivists:
Quote: Rob Drummond, in his article "Slang shouldn't be banned... it should be celebrated," states that schools have "an alarmingly narrow-minded approach to language" when they attempt to ban slang words and MLE features.
Highlight: Paul Kerswill notes that MLE is gradually replacing Cockney Rhyming Slang, exemplifying the concept of linguistic reflectionism as older language forms give way to newer ones.
The importance of code-switching in different linguistic situations is emphasized:
Example: Howard Giles' Accommodation Theory suggests that people adjust their language use depending on the specific discourse situation, whether formal or informal.
This ability to code-switch and accommodate different linguistic contexts demonstrates the flexibility of language use, making it challenging to maintain a single standard form of English across all situations.
This page examines the changing landscape of standard English, particularly the decline of Received Pronunciation and the ongoing debates between prescriptivists and descriptivists.
Definition: Received Pronunciation is traditionally associated with standard English and is characterized by specific pronunciation features.
The decline of RP is notable:
Highlight: Currently, less than 5% of the UK population uses RP, indicating a shift away from this once-standard accent.
This change raises questions about the nature of standard English and its features, which traditionally included:
The ongoing debate between prescriptivists and descriptivists continues to shape discussions about language evolution:
Example: Descriptivism vs prescriptivism examples can be seen in attitudes towards MLE, with descriptivists viewing it as a natural language evolution and prescriptivists considering it detrimental to effective communication.
Vocabulary: Linguistic reflectionism refers to the way language reflects societal changes, as seen in the gradual replacement of Cockney Rhyming Slang by MLE.
The summary concludes by highlighting the tension between maintaining a standard form of English and acknowledging the natural evolution of language. This debate reflects broader discussions about language policy, education, and social inclusion in an increasingly diverse linguistic landscape.
Quote: As Rob Drummond argues, "Slang shouldn't be banned... it should be celebrated," emphasizing the value of linguistic diversity and expression.
This ongoing discussion underscores the challenges of defining and maintaining a standard English in the face of continuous language change and the emergence of new dialects like Multicultural London English.
The English language is in a constant state of flux, adapting to societal changes and sparking debates among linguists. This page explores the divide between descriptivists and prescriptivists regarding language evolution and the possibility of maintaining a standard form of English.
Definition: Standard English is often viewed as the lingua franca among all varieties of English, providing a universal means of understanding between different English speakers.
However, the idea of a universally maintained standard English is complicated by various factors that influence an individual's language use. These include:
Highlight: Leslie Milroy's concept of dialect levelling suggests that speakers of smaller-scale English varieties may be influenced by more common urban language forms, potentially losing their original idiolects.
This phenomenon makes it increasingly difficult to maintain a single standard form of English, as individuals are exposed to and influenced by numerous language varieties.
Example: In the 1980s, the UK conservative government attempted to enforce standard English in the national curriculum, reflecting a prescriptivist viewpoint. This effort aimed to provide students with perceived educational and social benefits associated with standard English usage.
Vocabulary: Linguistic determinism refers to the idea that language shapes thought and perception, which the government hoped to leverage through the implementation of standard English in education.
However, this initiative was eventually abandoned due to concerns about favoring middle-class speakers and potentially neglecting working-class students who typically use a more restricted linguistic code.
App Store
Google Play
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
Lauren Giles
@laurengiles_rfks
The English language is constantly evolving, sparking debates among linguists about the necessity of these changes and the possibility of maintaining a standard form. This summary explores the challenges of preserving standard English in the face of linguistic diversity, social... Show more
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This page discusses the emergence and impact of Multicultural London English , a new form of English that challenges the concept of maintaining a standard English.
Definition: Multicultural London English is a dialect derived from Estuary English mixed with Afro-Caribbean language, incorporating features from various ethnicities and often seen as more inclusive than standard English.
The rise of MLE has sparked debates between prescriptivists and descriptivists:
Quote: Rob Drummond, in his article "Slang shouldn't be banned... it should be celebrated," states that schools have "an alarmingly narrow-minded approach to language" when they attempt to ban slang words and MLE features.
Highlight: Paul Kerswill notes that MLE is gradually replacing Cockney Rhyming Slang, exemplifying the concept of linguistic reflectionism as older language forms give way to newer ones.
The importance of code-switching in different linguistic situations is emphasized:
Example: Howard Giles' Accommodation Theory suggests that people adjust their language use depending on the specific discourse situation, whether formal or informal.
This ability to code-switch and accommodate different linguistic contexts demonstrates the flexibility of language use, making it challenging to maintain a single standard form of English across all situations.
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This page examines the changing landscape of standard English, particularly the decline of Received Pronunciation and the ongoing debates between prescriptivists and descriptivists.
Definition: Received Pronunciation is traditionally associated with standard English and is characterized by specific pronunciation features.
The decline of RP is notable:
Highlight: Currently, less than 5% of the UK population uses RP, indicating a shift away from this once-standard accent.
This change raises questions about the nature of standard English and its features, which traditionally included:
The ongoing debate between prescriptivists and descriptivists continues to shape discussions about language evolution:
Example: Descriptivism vs prescriptivism examples can be seen in attitudes towards MLE, with descriptivists viewing it as a natural language evolution and prescriptivists considering it detrimental to effective communication.
Vocabulary: Linguistic reflectionism refers to the way language reflects societal changes, as seen in the gradual replacement of Cockney Rhyming Slang by MLE.
The summary concludes by highlighting the tension between maintaining a standard form of English and acknowledging the natural evolution of language. This debate reflects broader discussions about language policy, education, and social inclusion in an increasingly diverse linguistic landscape.
Quote: As Rob Drummond argues, "Slang shouldn't be banned... it should be celebrated," emphasizing the value of linguistic diversity and expression.
This ongoing discussion underscores the challenges of defining and maintaining a standard English in the face of continuous language change and the emergence of new dialects like Multicultural London English.
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The English language is in a constant state of flux, adapting to societal changes and sparking debates among linguists. This page explores the divide between descriptivists and prescriptivists regarding language evolution and the possibility of maintaining a standard form of English.
Definition: Standard English is often viewed as the lingua franca among all varieties of English, providing a universal means of understanding between different English speakers.
However, the idea of a universally maintained standard English is complicated by various factors that influence an individual's language use. These include:
Highlight: Leslie Milroy's concept of dialect levelling suggests that speakers of smaller-scale English varieties may be influenced by more common urban language forms, potentially losing their original idiolects.
This phenomenon makes it increasingly difficult to maintain a single standard form of English, as individuals are exposed to and influenced by numerous language varieties.
Example: In the 1980s, the UK conservative government attempted to enforce standard English in the national curriculum, reflecting a prescriptivist viewpoint. This effort aimed to provide students with perceived educational and social benefits associated with standard English usage.
Vocabulary: Linguistic determinism refers to the idea that language shapes thought and perception, which the government hoped to leverage through the implementation of standard English in education.
However, this initiative was eventually abandoned due to concerns about favoring middle-class speakers and potentially neglecting working-class students who typically use a more restricted linguistic code.
App Store
Google Play
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
