Dialect - local or regional characteristics of a language. While accent refers to the pronunciation differences of a standard language, a dialect, in addition to pronunciation variation, has distinctive grammar and vocabulary. Example: The word “y’all” is used in the south, almost specifically to that group of people.…
Many of us at one point in time have heard someone use some kind of jargon. In the essay, "She's Your Basic LOL" written by Perri Klass I actually learned why jargon is actually used. Of course in many situations the jargon can be differnet but the reason for the language is more than likely the same. I believe that jargon can be appropriate in many different situations. When in an emergency room atmosphere I can definitely see the importance as well as being a team member or coach for a sport. Jargon can also be appropriate in a work place environment.…
All languages change over time and vary according to place and social setting. The way we speak is influenced by many factors the roots of our elders, our social and educational background, our working environment, our friends and our own sense of identity. As we move across the country we experience the changing landscape and architecture. At the same time we notice a gradual change in the sounds we hear the accents and dialects that immediately conjure up a sense of the place to which they belong. The terms accent and dialect are often used interchangeably, although in strict linguistic terms they refer to different aspects of language variation.…
* Family backgrounds make a difference and everyone has their own way of communicating together. For example a family member may say a word that will make the rest of the family laugh but a visitor will remain puzzled, or someone may use a ‘slang’ word that the rest of the family understands but not visitors.…
Language – Most people will have preferred first language to use to communicate. People use different degrees of formal and informal, depending on the situation. For example, people may use jargon, dialect or slang to communicate effectively with people in their own speech community. These differences can create barriers for those who cannot understand slang.…
Hello, Professor and classmates! Jargon relates to a group of professional or specific activity that use shorthand, to quickly express ideas that are discussed among members of a group. The colloquialism is an informal style of writing or speaking. Slang is a way of speaking with friends or acquaintances.…
Next use slang appropriate to the listeners and to the situation. Slang is informal vocabulary developed and used by particular groups in society. Slang bonds those in an inner circle who use the same words to emphasize a shared…
To begin with, slang is neither profanity nor bad grammar; it is an informal language and is not appropriate for formal occasions. Slang was used throughout history. Ancient Greek writers used it over 2,000 years ago and even the famed Shakespeare used slang in his plays. Many slang terms are expressive, humorous and vivid. People use slang more often in speaking than in writing and more often with friends than strangers as it expresses friendliness and puts people at ease. It adds character to everyday conversation.…
Slang is words or expressions that are used more socially amongst people. There is no exact origin of the word slang or when slang words first came around. In the Middle Ages there was no standardized language. Which led to different pronunciations and dialects amongst regions which could of led to the concept of slang. Slang usually forms within groups of people. You have computer slang and video gaming slang to name a couple. Noob in video gaming means someone who is new and no good at the particular game. Where LOL means “laugh out load” when instant messaging.…
Slang, idioms and Jargons are an unacceptable way of writing in the business for a number of problems. The article from “Essential to business Communication” writes, “Slang words quickly go out of fashion because they are no longer appealing when everyone begins to understand then”(Guffey). The language of slang is constantly changing and different words mean different things to different people. Because of its inconsistency, slang cannot be used because everything including language must be consistent in business. Using slang leads to improper decoding of messages. Jargons are not acceptable in business since “It’s out of place and the audience misunderstands, it can create a two-fold problem. Whilst you fail to convey information to them, you may also succeed in conveying a more subtle, negative message: That you have given little thought to your audience; and perhaps that you are insincere and not to be trusted”(Mindtools). The ability for your audience to understand the message is the goal of communication in…
Some people consider slang a natural way for people to belong someplace and reflect the times they live in. Some people also believe that ‘Slang may be a relaxed way of speaking, but the fact that people use slang to differentiate themselves from other groups means it can only be used in certain places”( Vinson ,Chicago tribune), however most slang words can be adapted into many different cultures and places. With all the technology that we have today it is hard for things like slang to stay in just one place.…
Although I have got my own dialect, my way of speaking always changes, this is due to the fact that I have to adapt and change my spoken language to fit the situation that I am in. I feel the need to change the way I speak in certain situations as in a business environment I would not use slang as I would get judged and misread, also in a job interview I would talk formal as this would make me sound more professional and mature. Also my spoken language changes as I feel I would not fit in and I feel afraid of getting excluded and being forced into speaking a certain way.…
Dialectology as such is the study of dialects of a language with a focus on their distribution (regional and/or social) and characteristic linguistic features.…
Based on Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, collocation is a combination of words in a language that happens very often and more frequently than would happen by chance.…
The term slang is used in a very broad and vague sense. Besides denoting low-colloquial…