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Tag Archives: Cockney
Is Cockney Dying?
Cockney, the beloved working-class dialect of East London, may soon be extinct. Linguists will still study this dialect, and it will maintain a place in the city’s mythology. But its days may be numbered: I have never encountered anybody of … Continue reading
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5 Reasons Why Some Dialects are Unpopular
I try to promote acceptance of diversity in dialects and accents. In the real world, however, things are not so fair. Numerous dialects of English are stigmatized: many people, even educated people, harbor the belief that some accents are “uneducated,” … Continue reading
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