Spoken English and Broken English
by George Bernard Shaw.
Introduction :
Reference:
This sentence is taken from the essay spoken English and Broken English. It is written by George Bernard Shaw. The essay is actually the recording of a speech given by the dramatist.
Context : In the speech short discusses the problem of listing the rules of correct spoken English.
Explanation :
Answer :
In his speech spoken English and broken English George Bernard Shaw points out that there is a wide variation in the way English is spoken among the native speakers of the language. There is no such thing as 'perfectly correct' English. He offers a piece of advice for foreign students and visitors. He suggests that even if they can speak fairly good English, they should not attempt to do so. They should speak with a strong foreign accent. Further, they should speak ungrammatical broken English.
The same tactic should be used even in the presence of cultivated , educated Britishers.
Shaw Jokingly says that even educated Britishers cannot understand English if it is spoken very well. So educated Britishers may feel insulted if a foreigner speaks good English.
General Relevance :
Conclusion :
It is not possible to define an identify 'correct ' spoken English as there is a wide variation in speech modes.
