Dialect and Accents

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Dialect and Accents

Introduction to Alison Barker and David Quiroga

Which of the following definitions best fit your understanding of 'dialect'? *

Dialect is an aspect of language that is specific to a region

Dialect refers to a particular pronunciation of language

Dialect refers to changes in vocabulary

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Are dialects and accents different? *

Yes

Other:

How many dialects exist in your native language? *

Do you adapt your accent based on who you're talking to? *

Yes

Other:

Is your most-listened to song/musical genre in your native language? *

Yes

Other:

Do people often accurately guess where you're from based on your accent? *

Yes

Other:

What is the distinction between dinner and supper? *

supper is an evening meal; dinner is eaten earlier

supper is an evening meal; dinner is the main meal

dinner takes place in a more formal setting than supper

there is no distinction; they both have the same meaning

I don’t use the word supper

I don’t use the word dinner

Other:

What do you call a sweetened carbonated beverage? *

soda

pop

coke

tonic

soft drink

lemonade

cocoa

fizzy drink

Other:

How do you pronounce been? *

with the vowel in sit

with the vowel in see

with the vowel in set

Other:

How do you pronounce caramel? *

with 2 syllables (car-ml)

with 3 syllables (carry-mel)

I use both pronunciations interchangeably

I use both pronunciations, but the two have different meanings

Other:

Please take this quiz and tell us where in the UK you're from (even if you're not from the UK!) https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180205-which-british-accent-is-closest-to-your-own

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