English Speech Isn't Universally Formal—Diverse Accents and Registers Exist

The idea that "English people speak formally" is a stereotype. England has vast linguistic diversity:

• Accents: Received Pronunciation (RP, ~2%), Cockney, Scouse, Geordie, Brummie, West Country, etc.
• Registers: Formal in professional/official settings; casual, slang-heavy, dialectal in daily life.
• Class & Region: Speech signals background; no single "English" way.
• Youth Culture: Multicultural London English (MLE), grime slang, internet-influenced vernacular.

Formality is situational, not national. Media (BBC) historically amplified RP, creating a skewed perception.