1. American Tongues
... "standard English" is used throughout the world, but it is spoken in a vast range of regional accents. Words and expressions used by speakers in different regions of the country: Cabinet - milkshake Gumband - rubbberband (Pittsburgh) Pua hana - work is finished (Hawaii) Jambalaya - spicy rice stew (Louisiana) Antigogglin - crooked (South/West) Snickelfritz - little kid Schlep - carry (New York) Foreign languages have left their ... ...
- Word Count: 838
- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School