Dialect corresponds to the differences in style of speech of people who speak the same language but live in different regions and can be used to differentiate people from different regions. Mostly the regional differences affect the development of a dialect but at times it can also be a result of a social class. Dialects are differentiated based on the pronunciation, grammar and the vocabulary. The dialects can be divided into standardized and non standardized dialects. The standardized dialects are accepted by authorities such as standard British and American English. People in different locations are exposed to a different set of factors and they use a certain vocabulary and accent depending on where they live. Children speak as they see their parents speaking and this is transferred from one generation to another and the dialect is formed. Think of British and American English as two dialects that have their differences in grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation and you will be better able to understand what a dialect means.
