Is British English the “standard” form of English? But which variety of British English?

In this episode, host Sweta Kumari speaks to linguist and phonologist Dr. Ranjan Sen from the University of Sheffield to discover more on the historical evolution of the English language, and how these varieties were perceived through time.

English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif and Neelam Hanif in conversation with speakers, writers and experts of various Englishes on decolonising the language and learning.

This podcast is a product of the research project Perceptions and Positions of Postcolonial Englishes (PPPE) under the Writing, Languages and Pedagogy Research Kitchen at New York University Abu Dhabi. To learn more about the project, click here.