If you are learning English, then of course you want to learn the English that will be the most useful, that will allow you to communicate with as many people as possible.

So a type of English called ‘Standard English’ seems very attractive. Especially when you are told that this is the English that is used at schools, in dictionaries, by newsreaders, and even the smart assistant on your telephone.

But what exactly is ‘Standard English’, and how can you use it to communicate successfully with anyone in English? Find out in this video!