https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOTzkejL7ks
Do you speak American?
“ Do You Speak American? “ by Robert MacNeil takes us on a journey through the United States, reminding us that language can define, unite, or separate people.
What does it mean to “speak American?”
As revealed in the documentary, the English used in the United States differs from region to region, among ethnic and other social groups, and even by age and gender.
Besides that, a person can shift from one version of English to another depending on the person they are speaking to and where they are. As we Know, language and identity can not be taken as separate things.
https://www.pbs.org/speak/about/guide/#Recommended
Many issues on language and linguistics addressed in the documentary can be discussed and exploited.
- African American English
- Perspectives on Written & Spoken English
- Major Regional Dialects
- Communicative Choices & Linguistic Style
Some other materials are offered on the PBS website.
To learn more about the "Do You Speak American? " you can visit www.pbs.org/speak.
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