2.0 Warm-up Questions

Warm-up Discussion Questions:

1. Has the English language been used in the same way by all speakers? If not, what factors cause the variations?

2. Do you always use (speak and write) English in the same way? If not, what factors cause the variations?

3. What are some major varieties of English?

4. What factors may have caused variations in the use of English regarding its pronunciation, vocabulary, and syntax/grammar?

5. Are certain varieties of English better than others? How should English teachers treat students who come to school speaking a non-standard variety of English?