25 Questions
Which variety of Swahili will Kalala use to talk to his younger brother at home?
Local Swahili or Kingwana
If Kalala wanted to plan the morning activities with his best friend, which variety would he most likely use?
Indoubil
When greeting a stranger from a different tribe in the street, which language variety would Kalala be likely to use?
Local Swahili or Kingwana
What language does Anahina predominantly use with her family?
Tongan
Who does Anahina use English words with when talking about school or homework?
Her older sisters
In which setting do the family interactions described in Example 2 primarily take place?
Home
What term is used to describe the factors like who you are talking to and the social context of the talk in relation to code choice?
Domains of language use
Who are the typical participants in a domain of language use according to Fishman's concept?
Family members
What does Maria's situation as a teenager with Portuguese parents in London illustrate?
Cultural assimilation
What determines the choice of linguistic variety in a multilingual society?
Social factors
How many different varieties or codes does Kalala use during a normal day?
At least three
When does Kalala use formal Shi?
Weddings and funerals
Why does Kalala use informal Shi in the market place?
When dealing with vendors from his ethnic group
What is notable about the linguistic landscape of Bukavu?
Over forty groups speaking different languages
What is a key factor in selecting an appropriate variety or code when communicating?
Social role
In what context might a person use formal Swahili according to the text?
Applying for a job
Which role relationships contribute to status differences between people?
Teacher-pupil
What is an important factor in determining the appropriate language code for communication according to the text?
The function or goal of the interaction
When might Indoubil be used according to the text?
Insulting a younger brother
What are the three important factors in code choice according to the text?
Participants, Setting, and Topic
In which domain does the individual use mainly Portuguese according to the text?
Church/religion
What term is used to describe the phenomenon where the code associated with one domain seeps into another?
'Leakage'
Which dimension is relevant when considering the appropriate code choice based on social distance?
Social dimension
How do people often choose a particular code or variety for discussion according to the text?
Based on the language of the family domain
What is the appropriate variety or code used at her after-school job according to the text?
English
Explore a scenario involving Anahina, a bilingual Tongan New Zealander living in Auckland, to understand how different domains of language use come into play in her daily life with her family. Discover how language is used for various topics and purposes within the family setting.
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