English Language notes

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Language and social groups

Family

Friends - colloquial and relaxed. Perhaps more swearing.

School

Interests - particular lexis within that group

Religion - profanity not accepted.

Younger people

Individuals

Ethnic backgrounds

Class - Peter Trudgill, found that 'runnin' instead of 'running' was more likely to feature in working-class…

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