The
English language is a source for a number of different language forms. There is some overlap among the following subcategories, but they are:
Many forms of English have been artificially constructed (
Category:Constructed languages). These forms are usually versions of English with simplified grammars and vocabularies.
An English
pidgin is rudimentary, simplified language combining English vocabulary and/or grammar with at least one other language. Pidgins are sometimes artificially constructed, but the most widely used pidgins develop naturally.
An English
creole is an English pidgin that has developed into a complex language, with stable grammar rules and native speakers.
Subcategories
This category has the following 7 subcategories, out of 7 total.