Exploring the World of Dialects

Conversation - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

8 $

Feb. 16 Mon , 08:00 USA

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Description

In this session, we will explore the world of dialects and how people speak differently in various regions and cultures. You will learn what a dialect is, how it is different from an accent, and why dialects are important. We will practice listening and talking about dialect differences using simple examples. By the end, you will feel more confident understanding and discussing different ways of speaking English.

Session Activities

1: Have you traveled to a place where people spoke differently?

2: Do you think dialects are interesting or confusing?

3: If you could learn a new accent, which one would it be?

1: Your teacher speaks with a strong accent. How will you politely ask them to repeat?

2: A job interviewer prefers Standard English. How would you adjust your speech?

3: You are watching a movie with a strong dialect. How will you learn new words from it

4: A friend says your dialect sounds funny. How will you respond politely?

5: A tourist asks you about local dialect words in your country. How will you explain?

6: You are writing a story and want characters to use dialect. How will you use it?

7: A teacher corrects your dialect to Standard English. How will you feel and respond?

Code-switching

changing dialects or languages when speaking.

Sociolinguistics

study of language in society.

Diversity

many different types of people or cultures

Speech patterns

are the way people speak. This includes the sounds, rhythm, stress, grammar, and words they use.