Watch the video by Dr. David Crystal.

Then, answer the following questions:

1. React to the statement “English is not a single variety. It is conglomeration of different dialects.”
2. In what aspect do the British, American, And Australian English differ?
3. Name one (1) challenge/difficulty that you already experienced in studying the different
varieties of English. How did you overcome that challenge/difficulty?

Answer

1. Although English is a single language with a range of dialects, it is quite uniform as a written language
for such a widely spoken language, and I agree with the statement "There isn't just one style of English.
It's a mash-up of varied accents." Even spoken dialects are universally understood by all speakers
worldwide. English comes in a variety of national and regional varieties. All international or
multinational languages spoken over a large geographical area. Only minor languages spoken by a small
area population in a restricted area have a single variant. Minor distinctions in spelling, grammar, and
words for daily things exist, while there are few professional alterations and a wide range of
pronunciation discrepancies. When it comes to native English speakers, the United States uses a more
traditional version of the language. In the United States, for example, we don't hear many different
English dialects. The use of standard American English is more uniform throughout the country.

2. British, American, and Australian English may have different pronunciations and accents. To the
cultivated Englishman or Englishwoman, the American accent, both educated and stupid, is unpleasant,
but it is in any case. The accent in America differs depending on ethnicity and location. The American
dialect is nearly universally regarded as the simplest to learn. It has a more phonetic spelling system, a
more pattern-oriented grammar system, and a more readable pronunciation. In Australia, there are
several discords and surprises. As he rises and falls in pitch, his voice displays unexpected syncopations.
In Australia, there are no distinctions in how people speak based on their social rank, race, or location.
On the other hand, the accent varies depending on ideology or gender.

3. English is one of the world's most frequently spoken languages. Thousands of millions of individuals
around the world are devoting their lives to learning English these days. One of the issues I've previously
encountered while studying various types of English has been grammar. If you don't know how to use
grammar correctly, your mind will always be suspicious of the sentences you write, eroding your
confidence, and I believe this is the most difficult difficulty I and most people face. Understanding basic
grammar concepts is excellent but trying to use them fully in a conversation would be quite difficult. To
learn a foreign language, you must first create an atmosphere in which most of the communication
takes place in the target language. I overcame this as a college student by studying grammar. I start
thinking in English if I wish to stop translating my thoughts from Tagalong to English. I started reading
more English books since they allow you to make up your own world and see things from your own
point of view. Watching English movies has immensely assisted me; if you find yourself in the same
scenario as one of the characters in the film, you will learn what to say in a colloquial manner. Finally, I
have a weird tendency of talking to myself in the mirror. At home, you can practice speaking English in
front of the mirror. Consider thinking in English, expressing yourself, and having a debate with yourself.