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http://englishlangsfx.blogspot.com/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qtnz

https://www.theguardian.com/media/mind-your-language

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/as-and-a-level/english-language-7701-7702

http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/specifications/AQA-7701-7702-SP-2015.PDF

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000mk0 Word of Mouth by Michael Rosen

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  • Multicultural London English (MLE) is more than just slang. Its a way that all young people from multicultural backgrounds speak
  • 'Queen's English', more traditional. Other MLE users may not be able to judge whether someone else is MLE if they use this type of speaking
  • People's accent can be a barrier for communication
  • Media and musicians have popularized MLE
  • People who speak MLE do not refer to it by that name. The term MLE is used by linguists. Some people call it Londonese etc.
  • Linguists call it MLE to stress its an immensely multilingual input. For example, children may have multiple influences from their background
  • Quotatives are reporting devices. For example, in written standard English we use 'said', but in speech we can use alternatives like 'went' or 'was like'. There is also 'this is' which is more from MLE
  • MLE can also be influenced by generations of migrants
  • Some people can easily turn their MLE off and on given the situation
  • MLE is badly stigmatized because it is associated with grime music, black youth and inner cities
  • Some MLE slang has become universal, such as 'peng'. It transcends ethnic categories
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