Exploring Language Varities

Happy Thursday, InterCom subscribers!

In this issue, we continue exploring the wonderful, rich complexities of communication. Specifically, we are considering language varieties this week.

Our video offers strategies to support learners in seeking out multiple varieties of their target language or languages. Learning about these varieties is not only fascinating, it can also be an incredible support in building and enacting relationships within diverse communities. The more diverse the linguistic repertoire of learners, the more opportunities they will have to meaningfully communicate in a wide variety of contexts!

Educators wanting to learn more about language varieties are encouraged to check out the Links We Like for some on-the-go professional development.

Thanks for continuing to explore with us!

Communication is Wonderfully Complex: Language Varieties

Exploring Language Varieties

Ideas for Implementation!

Explore Varieties in the United States: To help learners build awareness of different dialects within the United States, check out this map. The article offers different movies that exemplify each region, and learners can check out clips from the movies on YouTube to hear more.
Personal History: Learners can take this quiz to see what regions their language choices most relate to in the United States. Then, they can use the results to explore their heritage. For example, do they speak a regionalism that is atypical of where they live because of the influence of a loved one?
Who Wrote It?: Explore texting conventions with learners. Provide a single message written in a variety of ways and see what they perceive about the hypothetical author of the messages and why. For example, you might provide something like:

a. I’m fine. How are you?
b. Fine U?
c. Fine! You?

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