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Non Standard English

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Learning Objective:
1. understand how non standard English
can convey the character
2. explore social and historical context of
"Hey, you Down There"
3. Practice group discussion skills
OUR LESSON FOR TODAY IS
ABOUT:

NON-STANDARD ENGLISH
W

hat is standard English?


What is standard English?
Standard English is the widely accepted and
recognized form of the English language. It
follows specific grammar rules, vocabulary, and
pronunciation patterns that are considered
"correct" in formal and professional
communication.
What is standard English?
Characteristics:
Proper grammar: Standard English adheres to grammar rules, such
as subject-verb agreement and sentence structure.
Widely recognized vocabulary: It uses words and phrases that
are commonly understood by English speakers worldwide.
Clear pronunciation: Standard English follows a neutral
pronunciation, free from strong regional accents.
Formal tone: It is used in formal writing, education,
business communication, and official documents.

What is standard English? Examples of


Standard English:

"Hello, how are you today?"


"I cannot attend the meeting tomorrow."
"Please submit your assignment by Friday."
What is non-standard English?
Non-standard English includes variations of the English language that do not conform to
the widely accepted standards. These variations may arise from regional dialects,
informal speech, or unique vocabulary.
Characteristics:
May deviate from grammar rules: Non-standard English can have different grammar
structures or verb forms.
Regional vocabulary: It may include words or phrases specific to a particular region or
community.
Informal tone: Non-standard English is often used in casual conversations among
friends or within specific social groups.
Pronunciation variations: It may involve accents or pronunciation patterns that differ
from the standard.
What is non-standard English? Examples of
Non-Standard English:

"Hey, how ya doin'?"


"I ain't gonna make it to the party."
"I reckon y'all should come over."
Usage: Non-standard English is used in informal settings, such as
everyday conversations with friends and family. It reflects the diversity
of language across different regions and communities.

non-standard English can be commonly


heard and used in everyday
conversations. Here are some examples:
Ain't: This is a contraction of "am not," "is not," or "are not." It's often used in informal speech, such as "I ain't going to the
party."

Gonna: A contraction of "going to." For example,"I'm gonna grab a coffee before work."

Y'all: A contraction of "you all," commonly used in Southern American English. "Y'all coming to the barbecue tonight?"

Wanna: A contraction of "want to." "I wanna watch a movie tonight." Dunno: A contraction of "don't know." "I

dunno what time the meeting starts." Gimme: A contraction of "give me." "Gimme a minute to finish this."

Kinda: A contraction of "kind of." "It's kinda hot outside."

Sorta: A contraction of "sort of." "I'm feeling sorta tired."

Hafta: A contraction of "have to." "I hafta finish this report by tomorrow."
Apostrophe Dropping: In informal speech, people often drop
apostrophes, like saying "Imma" instead of "I'm going to" or "cant"
instead of "can't."
Slang Terms: Informal language often includes slang terms and
expressions specific to certain regions or social groups. For
example,"cool beans," "hangry," or "lit."
1. 1. N on- s t anda rd Spe l l in g :
N on- s t anda rd G r amma r and P ronunc i a t ion:

" w uz " ( w a s ) 2 . " B ubba w e r en' t " ( B ubba w a sn' t ) 3 . "he s a id to hi s s e lf "

" w e r en' t " ( w e r en' t ) (he s a id to hims e lf) 4 . " w a i t in' " ( w a i t in g )

"ol ' " (old) 5 . " come a -bi t in' " ( come bi t in g )

" fi shin' " (fi shin g ) 6 . "he 'd had hims e lf " (he had hims e lf) 7 . N on- s t anda rd V oc

" c a t fi sh" ( c a t fi sh) abul a r y :

"mornin' " (mornin g ) 8 . " f e l l e r " (f e l lo w or g uy )


9 . "hol l e r " (hol lo w or v a l l e y )
"ha t " (ha t )
10. " them" ( thos e )
" to hi s s e lf " ( to hims e lf) "mos e y ed" ( w a lked l e i sur e l y )
11. " folks " (peopl e )
" a -bi t in' " (bi t in g )
1 2 . " w hi s t l in' " ( w hi s t l in g )
" ski l l e t " (f r y in g pan) " y anked" (pul l ed abrupt l y ) 13.
" tu g on hi s l ine " (pul l on hi s fi shin g l ine )
"done " (did) g)

"be l chin' " (burpin g ) " r e ckonin' " ( thinkin g ) 1 6 . "pr i z ed t rophy " ( v a luabl e pr i z e )

1 4 . "made hi s w a y ba ck" ( r e turned) 1 5 . " c a r r y in' " ( c a r r y in

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