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Vernacular means not standard

Calling it African American Vernacular implies that it is nonstandard and only elevates American English as the "best English".

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European nations laid out a map of Africa and decided who was going to claim areas of the continent as their colonies.

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"A different language is a different vision of life"

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AAE allowed slaves to use the same language with double meanings so they could talk about their "massa" in front of him.

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Language and culture shapes a person's identity because their language represents how they usually communicate with others, and their culture represents their lifestyle and the things they value. Language can impact the connections you make in life, while culture influences things such as the clothes you wear, the food you eat, the things you like and dislike, and so much more.

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When working with ESL students, it is important to always be respecting their culture and first language. Teachers should take time to learn about the student's background.

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How do languages and cultures interact and influence each other? | Jennifer Qi | ACS Athens

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What I Wish I Knew: Reflections From An ESL Teacher

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by Valentina Gonzalez Before becoming an ESL teacher, I was a general education classroom teacher for several years. I taught language arts in elementary school and loved every single year and ever…

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It wasn't until the 60s and 70s that people started recognizing that AAE had linguistic value.

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Carmen Fought - The Distinctive Dialect of Chicano English 

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Carmen Fought - The Distinctive Dialect of Chicano English 

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"A coworker of mine asked me recently, “Why do so many Mexican-American students seem to have such a hard time speaking English, even they were born here in the U.S.?” I realized that her comment was based on a mistaken impression. She heard some students speaking English with what sounded like a Spanish accent, and assumed that Spanish was their first language. Instead, what she was probably hearing was Chicano English. Chicano English is a dialect spoken mainly by people of Mexican ethnic origin in California and the Southwest. There are other varieties associated with Latino communities as well."

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Using visuals in lessons and having them throughout the classroom can benefit ESLs comprehension.

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Teachers should recognize that learning a new language is a process that takes patience. Each student moves at their own pace.

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Teachers need to recognize that correcting a child's language is not always the best option. Teachers need to understand that a child's language is part of what makes them who they are. Their language should not be dismissed while teaching them a new language.

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Chicano English #linguistics #california #latino