comm11-lesson-2.3-Group-4.pptx varieties and written language

To know the Written Language

1. Varieties and Registers of spoken and Written Language Lesson 2.3

2. Lesson summary One of the factors that an individual must consider in communicating is the tone of the language. It is crucial to determine the level of formality of the language before the communication process is initiated to ensure the success of communication.

3. What is a Variety? A variety refers to any variant of a language which can be sufficiently delimited from one another.
In sociolinguistics, a variety, also called an isolect or lect , is a specific form of a language or language cluster. This may include languages, dialects, registers, styles, or other forms of language, as well as a standard variety.

4. Language varieties

5. Varieties of language Some countries, like the Philippines, are linguistically diverse. This means that even though the Philippines is one country, different languages are spoken in each geographical location. Furthermore, one language has many variances. The Cebuano language, Southern Leyteno Cebuano,etc . Variety is like a child of a parent language. This means that a language can have many variances.

6. Different kinds of language Varieties 1. Pidgin are created so that two people, who do not have a common tongue,
can communicate with each other to serve a purpose. Most pidgins are made for trade
purposes. In the Philippines, a pidgin made from Chinese and Filipino was created so
that we can trade with the Chinese. This means that a pidgin is a short- living language
because the moment the purpose of creating the pidgin is served, and until there is no
need to re-create the pidgin, the pidgin will die. The pidgin will not be spoken and used.

7. Different kinds of Language Varieties 2.Creole A Creole language is a fully developed, natural language that arises from the interaction of two or more distinct languages, typically a pidgin that becomes the first language of a community, expanding in structure and vocabulary over time. Is a pidgin that becomes the first language of the children and the mother tongue of a community.

8. Different kinds of language varieties 3.Regional Dialect A regional dialect is characterized by systematic differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar compared to other varieties of the same language. These differences arise due to geographical isolation, historical settlement patterns, and social interactions within the region.

9. Different kinds of language varieties 4. Jargons •Jargon is the vocabulary and idiomatic expressions specific to a particular field, trade, or profession. It is often unintelligible to those outside the group but serves as a shorthand for communication among members.

10. Different kinds of language varieties 5. Indigenized varieties Are spoken mainly as second languages in ex-colonies with multilingual populations. The differences from standard variety may be linked to English proficiency, or may be part of a range of varieties used to express identity.

11. Different kinds of language varieties 6. Minority Dialect Sometimes, members of a particular minority ethnic group have their own variety which they use as marker of identity, usually alongside a standard variety.

12. Language Register

13. What is Register? According to Nordquist (2018), register is: Defined as the way a speaker uses language differently in different circumstances.
Determine by factors as social occasion, context, purpose, and audience.
Determine the vocabulary, structure, and some grammar in one’s writing even in one’s oral discourse.

14. Register Register means the level of formality of a language. In a language, even in a language variety, many registers maybe used. It is essential to determine which register to use for a specific audience in a context. The following are the types of registers:

15. Types of Registers 1.Frozen Register it does not change. It is a fact that language is dynamic; it changes with time. However, this type of register does not change. It is static.

16. Types of Registers 2. Formal Register is used for an audience and context that demands such a level of formality. For example, you may be friendly with your instructor, but it is responsible and ethical to speak in the formal register when you are in the classroom setting.

17. Types of Registers 3. Consultative Register - is commonly used in consultation situations. For example, you are buying groceries and the cashier asks if you have a smaller amount of cash. In this example, a consultative register is used. It is formal but not too formal.

18. Types of Registers 4. Casual Register - is used to an audience where you share a relationship with like a friend, a classmate, etc. There is no restriction in terms of formality.

19. Types of Registers 5.Intimate Register - is used to an audience who is very close to you. One example is a heart-to-heart conversation of a mother and child, or a conversation from two lovers.

20. Classification of Language Register

21. Classification of language register 1. Formal Language This is used in writing something which its nature is formal, like company reports, contracts, etc. It is governed by many rules.

22. Classification of language register 2. Informal Language it encompasses the casual and intimate register. It is used for personal correspondence like writing a caption in postcards, writing scribbles and notes on a sticky note, etc.

23. Classification of language register 3. Neutral Language not necessarily formal or informal. It is upfront. It does not use fancy or figurative language, literary devices, etc. It states the information in plain and objective language.