12 Questions
What is the primary focus of discourse analysis?
Language use in social contexts
What is the relationship between discourse and social processes?
A bidirectional relationship where discourse and social processes influence each other
What is the key to understanding meaning in discourse analysis?
The context in which language is used
What is the primary unit of language studied in discourse analysis?
Text
What is the main concern of sociolinguistics?
The influence of social and cultural factors on language
What is the emphasis of discourse analysis in terms of language?
Both language form and function
What is the main difference between General English and ESP?
General English is concerned with basic elements of the language, while ESP is used in more restricted and specific areas
What is a characteristic of ESP?
It is centered on appropriate language and related to particular disciplines
What is an example of a language for specific purposes?
Language of Law
What is a feature of specialized languages?
They have a specialized lexicon and vocabulary
Why is there no universal agreement on the exact definition of the notion of LSP?
Because there is no theoretical agreement
What is the term used to describe the variation of a language depending on the context in which the speaker is involved?
Contextual-functional variation
Compare and contrast General English with English for Specific Purposes (ESP), understanding the differences between essential language elements and specialized language used in professional areas. Learn how ESP is used in restricted social and professional contexts, such as business. Test your knowledge of ESP and its applications.
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