American Dialect Society - The American Dialect Society is a scholarly association dedicated to the study of the English language in North America. North American Dialect Links - Includes American, Canadian, Native American and Bermudan. Heptune's Guide to Cheesy American English Usage - Collection of entertaining examples of contemporary American English colloquial usage. Lexicon of Bawlamarese - A collection of alternative pronunciations and local jargon from Baltimore, Maryland. Pittsburghese.com - A guide to pronunciation, phrases, and local terminology if Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania. Audio quiz and 'translator' available. Organization of Dialect Diversity in North America - Full text of the paper by William Labov. Sociolinguistic research on linguistic change in urbanized areas of North America, leading to increased dialect diversity. The Dialect Survey - A survey intended for speakers of North American English detailing different pronunciations and interpretations of various English words plus maps of responses. Pop vs. Soda Page - Plots the geographic distribution of the terms "pop", "soda", and "coke" when used to describe sweetened carbonated beverages.