Dialect comparison

Chicano English vs Indian English

Compare two dialects of English side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.

Chicano English

Mexican-American English

A native English variety spoken in Mexican-American communities of the US Southwest, particularly Los Angeles. Despite its name, most speakers are monolingual English speakers.

Approximate centre
34.05°, -118.24°
Indian English

The pluricentric variety of English used across India. Shaped by long contact with Hindi and other Indian languages, with its own pronunciation, grammar, and lexical norms.

Approximate centre
28.61°, 77.21°

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