Variants and dialects of the English language
Keywords:
dialects and variants, sociolinguistic, dialectology, lingua franca, English-speaking countries, globalization.Abstract
This article examines the various dialects and variations of the English language while taking sociocultural, historical, and geographic factors into account. We investigate the complex network of linguistic diversity in the English-speaking globe by looking at regional variation, language contact, and socio-cultural dynamics. Every dialect, whether from metropolitan to rural areas, represents its own background and environment, influencing communication and identity. New variations have emerged as a result of globalisation, forcing against established linguistic limits. The article highlights the value of accepting linguistic variety by examining the intersections of language, culture, and identity. It provides new perspectives into how the landscape of English dialects and variants is changing through empirical research and theoretical understandings.