A dialect therefore refers to any internal variety of a language spoken by a group of people reflecting

social structure.

Creole continuum: at one end of this continuum is an acrolect , which is a dialect that is closest to
the standard European language spoken by the groups in close contact with the most powerful
sector of the society.

At the other end of this continuum is the basilect and this is most basic form of the dialect spoken by
the group at the bottom of the social status.

Mesolect: no matter what dialect is spoken by a speech community each user is capable of
manipulating that dialect in relation to the context of communication.

Depending on whom you are speaking or writing to you instinctly vary the way in which you express
yourself, this type of language variation is called code switching. Although you may be using the
same variety of language you would most likely use different vocabulary, language structures or
even tones of voice, therefore your audience determines your code. Sometimes you may choose to
use an entirely different variety from one situation to the next. The variety of language that you use
at any given time is known as your register.

There are 5 different language register:

•static/frozen: this style rarely or never changes. It is frozen in time and content

•formal: this language is used in formal settings and is usually one way in nature the use of this
language usually follows a commonly accepted format

•consultative register this is a standard from of communication where users engage in a mutually
accepted structure of communication it is a formal professional discourse and societal expectations
accompany this discourse.

•informal/casual: this is informal language used by family and friends one must be a member of the
group to engage in this register.

•Intimate: this form of communication is deemed private. It is reserved for close family members
and close friends.