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1. Faculty Of Graduate Studies Sabaragamuwa University Of Sri Lanka PGDEE In English And Education - 2024

2. MEE 313 – Introduction to Sociolinguistics Group Members S M A A K Senevirathne 2414081101 G U Kumarsinghe 2414081077 Assignment -II

3. What Is Linguistic Variation? Variation  is a characteristic of language: Domains   inter-speaker variation - the same language may differ from each other intra-speaker variation - the same speaker may make different choices on different occasions pronunciation   lexicon grammar

4. Sample Video 1 :- Racist Boss Humiliated Indian Migrant, Then He Regretted It | DramatizeMe (YouTube video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6cg8CYDEi8&ab_channel=DramatizeMe

5. Linguistic Variations In Indian English Vocabulary Indian English incorporates words and phrases from Indian languages, such as 'namaste' (greeting), 'chai' (tea), and 'sari' (traditional garment). Grammar Simplified Verb Tenses Tag Questions

6. Linguistic Variations In Indian English Pronunciation Rhoticity Vowel Lengthening Retroflex Consonants

7. Summary of Findings (Explanation – I) An Indian man is working in a native speaking background. There are some logistical varieties such as grammar, phonetics; vocabulary and phonology are included in Indian English. The impact of English on Indians in general and its modification as the individual language differs from other English variants. This helps us to learn the differences in language implementation in different countries and could give some ideas.

8. Summary of Findings (Explanations – I) Contd ……. In the standard Indian English pronunciation, the two central vowels [ə] and [ʌ] are not typically distinguished. Thus, both sounds are pronounced as [ə]. Here can be heard “but / bət /” BrE / bʌt / and “country” /ˈ kəntri / BrE /ˈ kʌntri /”. Miguel uses “back” / bɑːk /” for BrE / bæk /. In British English, that same job is called caretaker. “You are a waste of space” is an informal expression.

9. Sample Video 2

10. Sample Video 2 Advanced English Conversation Lesson 8: Gifts (YouTube video) https://youtu.be/QsqiEvLtq8?si=YqjRIqS4JUxjFyDZ

11. Linguistic Variations In American English Regional Dialects Vocabulary Pronunciation

12. Summary of Findings (Explanation – II) The word “thanksgiving” is a regional dialect. In this video, Kate mentioned a phrase “all short of mayhem and chaos” The terms “holiday” and “vacation”

13. Social Or Non-linguistic Factors Which Lead Speakers To Use One Form Rather Than Another There are various social and non-linguistic factors that influence our choice of words, expressions, and even entire forms of language. One of the most significant factors that affect our use of language is the participants involved in the interaction.

14. Social Or Non-linguistic Factors Which Lead Speakers To Use One Form Rather Than Another Our relationships can be greatly influenced by the way we speak. The purpose of our communication greatly impacts the form and style of our language. C ultural and societal factors can also influence the choice of language variety, accents, and dialects

15. Conclusion In conclusion, a language is a dynamic and ever-changing system that is influenced by various social and non-linguistic factors. Understanding these factors is essential in effective communication as it allows us to adapt our language use to different situations and audiences, leading to successful interactions