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Arnett, John – Adults Learning (England), 1992
It may be better to regard what are now considered dialects, such as Caribbean Creole, as languages related to English rather than forms of English. This altered context would recognize cultural identity and shift programing emphasis from literacy to English for speakers of other languages. (SK)
Descriptors: Creoles, English, Foreign Countries, Language Classification
Penfield, Joyce – 1982
Chicano English, spoken by many Chicanos and some Anglos, is an ethnic variety of English that serves as a marker of social identity, and it has specific linguistic parameters. It is similar to standard English, and often exists alongside interference English, spoken by Spanish-speakers beginning to learn English. Research supports the argument…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Classroom Techniques, Educational Strategies, English
