Answer to Question #289141 in English for kivedo

Question

2. There is a growing argument that English is now a “multilingual” language due to the occurrence of many varieties within the English language. Following your reading of this statement, answer the following questions:

2.1. In your own words, explain the term “language varieties”. (2 marks)

2.2. What do you think the term “multilingual” language means when used to refer to English? (3 marks)

Answer 1

 2.1In your own words, explain the term “language varieties”.

A term for any distinctive form of a language or linguistic expression. Linguists commonly use language variety (or simply variety) as a cover term for any of the overlapping subcategories of a language, including dialect, register, jargon, and idiolect.

2.2 What do you think the term “multilingual” language means when used to refer to English?

It is the ability to use or express oneself in several languages.