We start our exploration of non-standard English by looking at dialects spoken by First Nations people in Australia. As Nicola Brayan found out, the many versions of Aboriginal English are more than just ways of speaking – they provide people with an identity that connects them to communities. And to ignore or dismiss these dialects amounts to cultural and language dispossession.    Written and produced: Nicola Brayan Supervising Editor: Lea Redfern Sound design and audio editing: Josh Dowton Artwork: Veronica Lenard

Part 2 - As simple as Singlish

We’ve all been told that there’s a “proper” way to speak English. What if that wasn’t true?&nbsp;There are thousands of dialects of English that are “non-standard”, but still carry cultural and historic significance.&nbsp;Join Nicola Brayan as she explores English dialects around the world and how language shapes identity, communities, and, too often, discrimination.&nbsp;This story challenges us to think before we judge the way others speak.&nbsp;