Dialect refers to variations in a language used by different speakers. A dialect has distinguishing characteristics in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation compared to other variations of the same language. For example, dialects of English include Aboriginal English spoken by Indigenous Australians, Standard English spoken as a first language in countries like Australia, and Australian English which is a regional dialect spoken in Australia.

1. Dialect
Oral Language
Slides by Huyen

2. What is
Dialect?
Dialect refers to the variations of a language as ‘Any one language (such as English) is not
used in an identical way by all its speakers.’
Janet & Grace, 2014, p.39
A Dialect is a variety of a language that has characteristics of vocabulary, grammar, and
pronunciation that are different from other varieties.

3. For Example,
Different dialects of the language English:
English
Aboriginal English
The name given to the various
forms of English spoken by
Aboriginal (Indigenous) people
throughout Australia. Janet & Grace,
2014, p.40
Standard English
A variety or dialect of English spoken
by the people in a country where
English is a first language. Janet & Grace,
2014, p.40
Australian English
Is a regional dialect of English.
English spoken in
different countries such as
Greece, London, USA etc.
(Dialects determined by
geographical location)

4. Reference list
Janet.F., & Grace.O. (2014). Language, literacy and early childhood education / Janet Fellows, Grace
Oakley (2nd ed.). Australia, VIC: Oxford University Press