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Sociolect is a dialect that refers to a geographical variant of a language.
False
Dialects are characterized by systematic features that distinguish them from other varieties of the same language.
True
Jargon is a term used to refer to informal language spoken by a particular social group.
False
Creole is a variety of language spoken by a group of people characterized by systematic features.
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Idiolect is a term used to describe a variant of language related to social class.
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Language variation can be influenced by factors such as geography, social class, occupation, and age group.
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The five types of register used in spoken and written language are frozen, formal, consultative, casual, and intimate.
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Philippine English is considered easy to understand due to its linguistic properties and features.
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Despite cultural diversity and differences in communication, written and oral communication effectiveness should not be enhanced.
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British English and American English have differences in phonology, vocabulary, spelling, and $\text{grammar}$.
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Sociolect refers to the speech pattern of an individual.
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Pidgins are considered part of the standard vocabulary of a language.
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English is a universal language that has penetrated societies and impacted various facets such as education, politics, and culture.
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There is a single, globally recognized Standard English that should be used by all speakers.
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The concept of World Englishes (WE) suggests that all varieties of English are equal in prestige and functionality.
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Language variation, or the existence of different forms of a language, is a characteristic of all languages.
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The term 'lect' refers specifically to dialects of a language and does not encompass other subcategories like register or jargon.
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Non-native speakers of English adapt the language to their linguistic and socio-cultural contexts, either intentionally or unintentionally.
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Study Notes
Language Varieties
- Varieties of language develop due to geographical, social class, occupation, and age group differences
- Dialect refers to a geographical variant of a language, characterized by systematic features (phonological, lexical, grammatical) that distinguish it from other varieties of the same language
Dialect, Sociolect, Idiolect, and Others
- Sociolect (social dialect) is a variety of language used by a socioeconomic class, profession, age group, or social group
- Idiolect is a speech pattern of an individual
- Slang is not considered part of the standard vocabulary of a language
- Pidgins are simplified languages
- Creole is a language that emerges from pidgins
- Register (style) has five types: frozen, formal, consultative, casual, and intimate
Types of Registers
- Registers are defined according to social situations and level of formality
- Everyday registers are often spoken, while in academic contexts, oral forms are accompanied by written communication
Varieties of English
- British English and American English are two well-known varieties with differences in phonology, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar
- Philippine English has linguistic properties, idiosyncratic usages, and puristic or difficult to understand features
- Philippine English is rhotic, syllable-timed, polysyllabic with distinctive stress, and has a distinct intonation pattern
Cross-Cultural Communication
- English crosses national boundaries and brings people together from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds
- Non-native speakers of English draw upon it in relation to their linguistic and socio-cultural contexts
- The issue of language variation raises questions about Standard English and which variety of English to speak
World Englishes
- The concept of World Englishes (WE) suggests that all languages are equal in functionality, but not all are equal in prestige
- Language variety, also called lect, is a generic term for any distinctive form of a language or linguistic expression
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Test your knowledge on language varieties like dialect, sociolect, idiolect, slang, pidgins, and registers like frozen, formal, consultative, casual intimate. Understand how these linguistic variations are used in different social situations.
