Who speaks a dialect?

It's important to understand that everyone speaks a dialect. A dialect is simply a variety of a language that differs from other varieties in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, or other features.

So, to answer your question: Everyone speaks a dialect.

Here's why it's tricky to say "who" speaks a dialect:

* Regional dialects: These are variations specific to a geographic area, like Southern American English, Appalachian English, or Cockney English.

* Social dialects: These are variations related to social groups, like African American Vernacular English (AAVE), Chicano English, or the speech patterns of a particular profession.

* Individual dialects: Everyone has their own unique way of speaking, influenced by their background, family, and personal experiences.

Think of it like this: just as there are many ways to speak English, there are many ways to speak any language. There's no "standard" way of speaking, and every speaker has their own unique dialect.