Wednesday, 13 December 2000

My Language Biography

My language has never been different since I was raised.

My parent brought me up, and together with my teachers, taught me my pronunciation and vocabulary.

I like the way I speak, but that may be due to me being used to it. I've never tried to alter the way I pronounce words, but given the opportunity I would make my range of vocabulary wider and use more sophisticated vocabulary. I would make my voice deeper and more grown up.

I have heard a wide range of accents, dialects, and languages. I've heard Cockney, Liverpuddlian, and Geordie etc. I've heard Spanish, French, German, and Pakistan's language.

My English language is "Standard English".

My language has never been influenced from where I've lived, because I've only ever lived around Stoke-on-Trent. But I have been influenced by TV and Radio, by people like Ali G, and also by my friends who have used words I didn't know, and I've picked up on.

Overall though, my language is just the way I like it. Simple and understood.