Dialect Levelling In Britain
Dialect levelling is the means by which dialect differences decrease. For example, in rural areas of Britain, although English is widely spoken, the pronunciation and grammar have historically varied. During the 20th century, more people moved into towns and cities, standardizing the English language. Dialect levelling can develop via the influence of various types of media.
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