Language varies significantly according to the social class of its speakers. Social class refers to the division of society based on factors such as income, education, occupation, and social status. These social differences influence vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, style, and patterns of communication. The study of language variation in relation to social class is an important aspect of sociolinguistics because it explains how language reflects social identity and cultural background. People belonging to different social classes often develop distinct ways of speaking. Members of higher social classes generally have greater access to formal education and standard language forms. They are more likely to use grammatically correct structures, a wider vocabulary, and pronunciation that closely follows the accepted standard. Their speech is often associated with prestige and is considered appropriate in educational, professional, and official