This paper suggests classroom activities to develop awareness of language and the sociolinguistic aspects of language proficiency and to help eliminate language prejudice. The exercises are presented in seven categories: (1) examination of connotative and denotative language, names and nicknames; (2) dialects and slang and the status attached to language use; (3) social variables such as topic, setting, role and attitudes of communicators, and register; (4) language variation according to function; (5) lyricism, figurative language, and expression of sentiment; (6) symbols and nonverbal communication; and (7)foreign languages. (MSE)