Question

In at least 125 words, explain the differences between naturally acquiring English and mastering Standard English. Focus on three areas: •differences in how each is learned; •characteristics of each variety; and •situations requiring use of Standard English.

Answer 1

Learning natural English is a skill common to any individual living in an English-speaking country. This English is learned through daily contact with people who speak English. With this we can conclude that natural English is learned, by us, since our birth through living with our family. Thus, we can say that this Englishman has an informal, relaxed air and without many rules and guidelines for its use. We can use it talking to our friends, or, in common everyday situations.

Standard English, however, refers to the standard, cultured and grammatically correct way of speaking and writing in English. We can only learn this type of English through classes and reading texts that cover this type of language. It is important to learn it because formal situations, social events, academic events and even living with people in higher status than ours, requires that this type of language be used.