"It is therefore important to speak and write standard English."

What is so "white" about being a good student or speaking standard English?

Some words, like the names of local animals, are used in standard English.

They are beginning to be aware of standard English and when it is used.

The fourth 'do' is exactly the same as it would be in standard English.

But there are still cases where anyone who wants to succeed is better off using standard English.

I believe the news media should continue to use the standard English names for all countries and cities.

I am saying to them there are certain situations where they need to be able to use standard English.

This is different from most word roots in modern standard English.

But she did not want them to enter the world of work without knowing about standard English.

Then, at around 1550, the story becomes exclusively about standard English.

The translation has held its place as the standard English version into the 21st century.

Using standard English in applications and job interviews is important.

Most students, he said, already use both standard English and the vernacular.

Others blame schools for not teaching standard English better because teachers have low expectations of black students.

Among their achievements was to agree upon the size of a standard English foot.

In theory, teachers would use street talk as a "bridge" to help children master standard English.

For the most part, children are using standard English.

Standard English is a cultural practice, not a biological inheritance.

As here, city accents are closer to what might be considered standard English.

They're looking for tools to teach children standard English so they might be competitive.

Standard English, on the other hand, is the language of education, high culture, government, the media and official/formal communications.

If you have a regional accent, do not attempt to change it to standard English.

"What we want to make sure of is that they are confident in using standard English.

Writing should be well organised and in paragraphs, using standard English.