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.…
First and foremost, by keeping the language simple, it reduces the risk of confusion and misinterpretation of words to people of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and personal past experiences. The use of jargons within individuals from a society of similar profession is apparently inevitable, as it provides an easy way for people within the same field to discuss complex issues in a straightforward manner. For example, the use of jargons such as ‘PROM’ which is short for ‘Programmable Read Only Memory’ among computer programmers is common, as they are considered as ‘speaking the same language’. Unfortunately, people who do not belong to that particular organization often define the particular jargon differently, or even feel that it is meaningless, as they are unfamiliar with the term used by the speaker. In this case, people who are new to the programming industry might…
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.…
12) Jargon- language that is characterized by uncommon or pretentious vocabulary and convoluted syntax and is often vague in meaning.…
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.…
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.…
1st Jargon refers to technical terms whose meanings are understood only by a select group of people based on their shared activity or interests. It’s a common language based on a hobby or occupation. Here are a few examples, medical practitioners speak a language of their own, which people in the medical field understand and those outside of the medical field do not. BP means blood pressure, FX means fracture, and Nothing by mouth is NPO.…
An informal nonstandard variety of speech characterized by newly coined and rapidly changing words and phrases.…
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.…
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.…
Dialect - a particular kind of speech used by members of one specific group because of its…
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.…
The term slang is used in a very broad and vague sense. Besides denoting low-colloquial…
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.…