How is dialect different from slang?

Answer 1

dialect is different from slang for many reasons

some are:

Dialect is defined as non-standard English or non-standard English shared by a group of people.

and

Slang is generally lower in dignity than dialect and is more or less avoided by people with a high status or a high degree of responsibility

dialect also depends on the social class (if you are working class you are more likely to use slang and if you are middle class you are less likely to use slang)

slang is classed informal because you wouldn't necessarily use it when writing a letter to a senior

dialect is considered formal

Answer 2

Dialect refers to variations in language that are specific to a geographical region or social group, affecting grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Slang, on the other hand, consists of informal words or phrases that are often used within a specific cultural group and can change rapidly over time.