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The issue is particularly complicated because English has become the most widely used language in the world, and therefore it is the language most subject to alteration by non-native speakers. The issue is particularly complicated because English has become the most widely used language in the world, and therefore it is the language most subject to alteration by non-native speakers.


A rough ] used in some parts of the world, particularly those that belong or belonged to the ], is to follow pronounciation and usage guides of ] broadcasting. Some residents of those countries consider the cultural linquistic mandate of moneyed classes to be rough indeed, and intentionally use non-standard English as a form of political protest. Most areas of the world refer to American English for standard pronounciations. A rough ] used in some parts of the world, particularly those that belong or belonged to the ], is to follow pronounciation and usage guides of ] broadcasting. Some residents oppose what they see as the linquistic mandate of moneyed classes and intentionally use non-standard English as a form of protest. Many areas of the world refer to American English for standard pronounciations.

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Standard English is a general term for a form of written and spoken English that is considered the model for educated people. There are no set rules or vocabulary for "standard English" because, unlike languages such as French, English does not have a governing body to establish usage. As a result, the concept of "standard English" tends to be fluid.

The issue is particularly complicated because English has become the most widely used language in the world, and therefore it is the language most subject to alteration by non-native speakers.

A rough rule of thumb used in some parts of the world, particularly those that belong or belonged to the British Commonwealth, is to follow pronounciation and usage guides of BBC broadcasting. Some residents oppose what they see as the linquistic mandate of moneyed classes and intentionally use non-standard English as a form of protest. Many areas of the world refer to American English for standard pronounciations.