The dialect that emerged as the standard in England around 1500 was indeed the Midland dialect, often referred to as Early Modern English. This dialect gained prominence due to its use in literature, particularly by writers like Geoffrey Chaucer and later William Shakespeare. It facilitated communication across different regions and became the basis for the English language as we know it today. The rise of London as a cultural and political center also contributed to the Midland dialect's standardization.
Chaucer primarily used the Middle English dialect known as Middle English London, which was spoken in the east midlands region of England during his time. This dialect influenced the development of Modern English.
To simplify a complex subject, the East Midland dialect of Old English became the dominant dialect as it replaced the conservative (as in, little influenced by Scandinavians from the north) Kentish dialect of London. The East Midland dialect had lost many of the inflections of Old English, and after the Norman invasion of 1066, gradually evolved (in part due to a further simplification of inflections as Norman French eventually learned English) with additions from Latin (sometimes from Greek) and French (of various dalects).
The standard Spanish dialect is known as "Castilian Spanish," which is based on the dialect spoken in the Castile region of Spain. It is considered the official language of Spain and is widely used in media, education, and government.
New York City is a New England dialect region.
Standard English is the literary dialect. It is not "bad."
the opposite of dialect (offshoot language) is : standard
New York City is a New England dialect region.
A minority dialect is a dialect spoken by a smaller group of people within a larger community or region. It may have distinct linguistic features compared to the dominant or standard dialect of the language.
A standard dialect is considered the official or prestigious form of a language, often associated with education, media, and government. Non-standard dialects refer to regional or social varieties that deviate from the standard in terms of vocabulary, grammar, or pronunciation.
No, a dialect is a regional or social variety of a language that differs from the standard form. Standard English refers to the form of English that is widely accepted as the correct and proper way to speak and write the language.
Standard american english
Geoffrey Chaucer wrote his famous work "The Canterbury Tales" in Middle English, specifically the London dialect of the late 14th century. This dialect was a mix of Old English and Norman French influences and was widely used in literature and administrative documents during Chaucer's time.