2. What is
Dialect?
Dialect refers to the variations of a language as ‘Any one language (such as English) is not
used in an identical way by all its speakers.’
Janet & Grace, 2014, p.39
A Dialect is a variety of a language that has characteristics of vocabulary, grammar, and
pronunciation that are different from other varieties.
3. For Example,
Different dialects of the language English:
English
Aboriginal English
The name given to the various
forms of English spoken by
Aboriginal (Indigenous) people
throughout Australia. Janet & Grace,
2014, p.40
Standard English
A variety or dialect of English spoken
by the people in a country where
English is a first language. Janet & Grace,
2014, p.40
Australian English
Is a regional dialect of English.
English spoken in
different countries such as
Greece, London, USA etc.
(Dialects determined by
geographical location)
4. Reference list
Janet.F., & Grace.O. (2014). Language, literacy and early childhood education / Janet Fellows, Grace
Oakley (2nd ed.). Australia, VIC: Oxford University Press
