English UK » English US | 3 [three] | Getting to know others

3 [three] Getting to know others

Hi!	Hi!
Hello!	Hello!
How are you?	How are you?
Do you come from Europe?	Do you come from Europe?
Do you come from America?	Do you come from America?
Do you come from Asia?	Do you come from Asia?
In which hotel are you staying?	In which hotel are you staying?
How long have you been here for?	How long have you been here for?
How long will you be staying?	How long will you be staying?
Do you like it here?	Do you like it here?
Are you here on vacation?	Are you here on vacation?
Please do visit me sometime!	Please do visit me sometime!
Here is my address.	Here is my address.
Shall we see each other tomorrow?	Shall we see each other tomorrow?
I am sorry, but I already have plans.	I am sorry, but I already have plans.
Bye!	Bye!
Good bye!	Good bye!
See you soon!	See you soon!

Languages and dialects

There are 6,000 to 7,000 different languages worldwide. The number of dialects is of course much higher. But what is the difference between language and dialect? Dialects always have a clearly localized tone. They belong to the regional language varieties. This means dialects are a language form with the narrowest reach. As a general rule, dialects are only spoken, not written. They form their own linguistic system. And they follow their own rules. Theoretically, every language can have several dialects. All dialects fall under the standard language of a country. The standard language is understood by all the people of a country. With it, even speakers of different dialects can communicate with each other. Almost all dialects are becoming less important. You hardly hear dialects being spoken in cities anymore. The standard language is usually spoken at work as well. Therefore, dialect speakers are often said to be simple and uneducated. And yet they can be found at all social levels. So dialect speakers are no less intelligent than others. Quite the opposite! Those who speak in dialect have many advantages. In a language course, for example. Dialect speakers know that there are different linguistic forms. And they have learned to switch quickly between linguistic styles. Therefore, dialect speakers possess a higher competence for variation. They can sense which linguistic style fits with a certain situation. This has even been scientifically proven. So: Have courage in using dialect – it's worth it!