Spotlight on Standard American English and Standard British English

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The paper explores the dominance of Standard British English and Standard American English as the primary reference varieties of English throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century. It highlights that these two varieties encompass a significant majority of native speakers and have gained prestige due to the historical political and economic influence of Great Britain and the United States. The work discusses the implications for non-native English teachers who often rely on these varieties as models for instruction.