Language and identity

Standard English-most prestige & written text, formal register, language of power. Expect standard English used by, teachers, and professions that need their statues signified. Professions that don't require standard English are, for example, builders, postman. This is a suggestion of class.

Slang-informal, used more around friends, less around workplaces, and used for talking to new people.

Dialect-lexical features or variations of grammar. Words not accent. Bristol, e,g, not the 'err' at the end, 'gert lush'.

Taboo-offensive lexical choices. Tends to be used in social situations with friends, normal in some context, but not in others.

Technology influenced words- tweets, text & instant message, language is heavily influenced by technology.

Neologisms-New words entering the dictionary, Coinage-new words

Occupational register- Jargo based on shared understanding.

Received Pronunciation-Accent used to teach English language of power, Bankers, MP, Newsreaders, used by people with authority.

Regional Accent- pronouncing words depending on where you live,