-Standard English refers to a dialect which has become the norm for representing the English Language.
-It is accepted as clear and proper in both speech and writing.
-Dialect features of grammar, vocabulary and orthography.
-Standard English can be spoken in ANY LANGUAGE.
-David Crystal says there are 5 key characteristics:
-It is not regionally based.
-Can be spoken in any language.
-Associated with people of a high social status.
-Promoted by educational institutions because it is the form of English that is most widely understood.
-SE is the variety that is commonly used in printed texts, however only a minority use it when they speak.
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