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Today, we can instantly send a message to anyone around the globe using any ______ app.
Today, we can instantly send a message to anyone around the globe using any ______ app.
messaging
In the early years, people used ______ mail which took months to receive.
In the early years, people used ______ mail which took months to receive.
snail
A ______ variety is a term that covers up any of the overlapping subcategories of a language.
A ______ variety is a term that covers up any of the overlapping subcategories of a language.
language
The US has many ______ of the English language, including American English and British English.
The US has many ______ of the English language, including American English and British English.
This module aims to help students determine ______ appropriate terms, expressions, and images.
This module aims to help students determine ______ appropriate terms, expressions, and images.
The internet has made communication ______ than before.
The internet has made communication ______ than before.
Linguists commonly use language ______ as a cover term for any of the overlapping subcategories of a language.
Linguists commonly use language ______ as a cover term for any of the overlapping subcategories of a language.
Understanding language varieties, it's important to consider how ______ differ from standard English.
Understanding language varieties, it's important to consider how ______ differ from standard English.
Standard English is a ______ term for a form of the English language that is written and spoken by educated users.
Standard English is a ______ term for a form of the English language that is written and spoken by educated users.
Varieties of language develop for a number of reasons: differences can come about for ______ reasons.
Varieties of language develop for a number of reasons: differences can come about for ______ reasons.
Those who belong to a specific group, often academic or professional, tend to adopt ______ that is known to and understood by only members of that select group.
Those who belong to a specific group, often academic or professional, tend to adopt ______ that is known to and understood by only members of that select group.
Even individuals develop ______, their own specific ways of speaking.
Even individuals develop ______, their own specific ways of speaking.
According to Suzanne Romaine, linguists prefer the term ______ or lect to avoid the pejorative connotations of the term 'dialect'.
According to Suzanne Romaine, linguists prefer the term ______ or lect to avoid the pejorative connotations of the term 'dialect'.
A ______ is a variety of language used by a specific ethnic group.
A ______ is a variety of language used by a specific ethnic group.
Slang is often used among particular groups of people, such as groups of ______ or professional groups.
Slang is often used among particular groups of people, such as groups of ______ or professional groups.
The language or languages spoken by each individual is known as an _______.
The language or languages spoken by each individual is known as an _______.
A ______ is a variety of language used by a socio-economic class, a profession, an age group, or any other social group.
A ______ is a variety of language used by a socio-economic class, a profession, an age group, or any other social group.
You can get an idea of slang from a British perspective by consulting the online Dictionary of Slang at http://www.peevish.co.uk/______/.
You can get an idea of slang from a British perspective by consulting the online Dictionary of Slang at http://www.peevish.co.uk/______/.
A regional ______ is a variety spoken in a particular region.
A regional ______ is a variety spoken in a particular region.
A person who drives slowly to view street prostitutes, with the intention of procuring their services is called a ______ crawler.
A person who drives slowly to view street prostitutes, with the intention of procuring their services is called a ______ crawler.
In Cockney rhyming slang, 'arse' is referred to as ______.
In Cockney rhyming slang, 'arse' is referred to as ______.
_______ is a very informal language variety that includes new and sometimes not polite words and meanings.
_______ is a very informal language variety that includes new and sometimes not polite words and meanings.
The face is sometimes referred to as a ______ in Liverpool/North-west use.
The face is sometimes referred to as a ______ in Liverpool/North-west use.
The term ______ is used to describe someone who is crazy or eccentric.
The term ______ is used to describe someone who is crazy or eccentric.
The intimate register is reserved for close family members such as ______ and children and siblings, or intimate people such as spouses.
The intimate register is reserved for close family members such as ______ and children and siblings, or intimate people such as spouses.
Language ______, or formality definition, is controlled by using three language points such as grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.
Language ______, or formality definition, is controlled by using three language points such as grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.
The formal sentence 'The meeting was attended by Joe and Charles' uses ______ to control formality.
The formal sentence 'The meeting was attended by Joe and Charles' uses ______ to control formality.
The sentence 'We’ve sent a copy to comp. H.Q. along with a memo re. your financial situation' is an example of ______ language.
The sentence 'We’ve sent a copy to comp. H.Q. along with a memo re. your financial situation' is an example of ______ language.
The informal sentence 'So, please let us know if you can make it a.s.a.p.' is less formal than the sentence '______ for your letter we received on the 14th of September 2018.
The informal sentence 'So, please let us know if you can make it a.s.a.p.' is less formal than the sentence '______ for your letter we received on the 14th of September 2018.
The sentence 'A meeting has been scheduled for the 3rd October 2018 at 11 am to discuss your request for a further bank loan.' uses ______ to sound polite and professional.
The sentence 'A meeting has been scheduled for the 3rd October 2018 at 11 am to discuss your request for a further bank loan.' uses ______ to sound polite and professional.
Study Notes
Communication in the Multicultural World
- Technology has transformed the way people communicate, making it faster and more accessible globally.
Varieties and Registers of Spoken and Written Language
- A language variety refers to any overlapping subcategory of a language, including dialect, register, jargon, and idiolect.
- Language varieties develop due to geographical, social, or professional reasons, leading to distinct dialects and ways of speaking.
- There are different types of lects:
- Regional dialect: spoken in a particular region.
- Sociolect: used by a socio-economic class, profession, age group, or social group.
- Ethnolect: spoken by a specific ethnic group.
- Idiolect: the language or languages spoken by an individual.
Slang and Jargon
- Slang: an informal language variety that includes new and sometimes impolite words and meanings, often used among particular groups of people.
- Jargon: a set of vocabulary items used by members of particular professions, or technical terms.
- Examples of slang words and their meanings:
- Kerb crawler: a person who drives slowly to view street prostitutes.
- Khyber (pass): buttocks, anus.
- Kiddie fiddler: a paedophile.
- Kipper: the face.
- Kisser: mouth.
- Knocking shop: a brothel.
- Kooky: crazy, eccentric.
Language Registers
- Intimate register: reserved for close family members or intimate people.
- Language register, or formality, is controlled by using three language points:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Punctuation
- Examples of formal and informal language:
- Formal: The meeting was attended by Joe and Charles.
- Informal: Joe and Charles attended the meeting.
- Formal: Thank you for your letter we received on the 14th of September 2018.
- Informal: Thanks for your letter.
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Description
This module explores the impact of technology on communication in a multicultural world, highlighting the evolution of communication methods and their effects on global interactions.
