Dialect
The form of a language particular to a specific region or community
Formal register
A proper way of speaking used in professional and academic settings
Language register
Degree of formality spoken
Frozen register
A proper way of speaking that does not change over time
Informal register
Casual way of speaking - family/friends
Standard English
Written or spoken English that follows all grammatical rules and is spelled and pronounced correctly
Code switching
Ability to change the way you communicate depending on what is appropriate for the situation
Vernacular
The native language or dialect of a specific group