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ERIC Number: EJ094107
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1973
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Teaching Standard English in Continuing Education
Regan, Timothy F.
International Journal of Continuing Education and Training, 2, 3, 263-70, W 73
The article presents an argument supporting the validity of using sub-standard dialects as a starting point to aid continuing education teachers teaching standard English. The advantages of the dialect approach are considered, and suggestions for distinguishing among dialects, assessing them, and using them are presented in conclusion. (Author/AG)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Black Dialects, Dialect Studies, English Instruction, North American English, Regional Dialects, Social Dialects, Standard Spoken Usage
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