In the context of linguistic variation in English language teaching, which approach best supports the understanding and appreciation of dialectal differences among learners?
- A Contrastive analysis; it compares learners' native language structures with English to identify diferences.
- B Traditional grammar instruction; it emphasizes standardized language forms and rules .
- C Prescriptive grammar; it dictates how language should be used according to established norms.
- D Descriptive linguistics; it examines language as it is used in various contexts and by different speakers.
- E Communicative language teaching; it focuses on fluency and real-life communication scenarios without addressing dialectal variation.