Map of North             American Dialects

      Below is a map of some of the dialects of North America. The goal of this website is to show that English is so much more than just so called “Standard English.” By illuminating the subtleties and histories of American dialects, we hope to illustrate the power and beauty of non-standard forms of English. Just click on the map to learn about the dialects of English spoken there.

Quebec Dutch Cajun NC-Coast Cali Miami Hawaiian Creole English Pennsylvania Dutch Cajun NC

      In addition to regional dialects, there are many dialects that are spoken all across America:

African American Vernacular English (AAVE)

Gay Male Speech