English Language GCSE
Dialect
What Dialect means in English Language GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Dialect
A variety of language that is characteristic of a particular group of the language's speakers, often featuring non-standard grammar and regional vocabulary.
Topics that use Dialect
- Using spoken Standard English (OCR GCSE)
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Using Dialect in the exam
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