English Language GCSE
Dialect versus accent
What Dialect versus accent means in English Language GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Dialect versus accent
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Regional accents are entirely acceptable, as assessors only evaluate non-standard grammar rather than accent.
Topics that use Dialect versus accent
- Spoken Language Endorsement - 3.1 Spoken language (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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