1. Language vs. Dialect

• Accent is a distinctive part of what defines a dialect, it’s not the only factor.
• Language is an abstract system of symbols and meanings governed by grammatical rules.
• There are generally two main aspects of a language: spoken and written.
• A dialect is broadly defined as "a version of a language spoken in a particular geographical area or by a particular group of people."
• A dialect is sometimes viewed as a subset or 'type' of a particular language.