David Crystal and Jane Setters views on Pronunciation

Question 1

What does Jane Setter say about Pronunciations?

Answer 1

Just if someone says an “r” as a “w” does not mean they have a speech impediment

Question 2

What is another example of Jane Setters stating that people do not have a speech impediment for using other pronunciations?

Answer 2

“Putt” being said for “Put” is not a speech impediment, it is part of an accent variation

Question 3

What 2 needs does David Crystal say Pronunciation has?

Answer 3

The need for intelligibility
The need for identity

Question 4

What does Pronunciation help us understand about people according to Crystal?

Answer 4

It helps us understand someones social class

Question 5

What is instead the issue when someone criticises someone on Pronunciation according to Crystal?

Answer 5

Identity

Question 6

What does Crystal say about when people complain about someones Pronunciation?

Answer 6

They do not explain because they do not know what the person has said, but due to the way that they might pronounce certain words

Question 7

What historical factor might be applied when some people complain about and relate pronunciations they do not like?

Answer 7

The traditional voice of BBC presenters