Linguistics
This branch of linguistics studies the sounds of language.
What is phonetics?
This renowned English playwright, poet, and actor is often referred to as the Bard of Avon.
Who is William Shakespeare?
"This term describes a stable and fully-developed language that evolves from a pidgin as it becomes the first language of a community.
What is a creole?
This term refers to the study of how context influences the interpretation of meaning in communication.
What is pragmatics?
The study of the structure and organization of words in language is known as this.
What is morphology?
This literary device refers to the use of hints or clues to suggest future events in a story.
What is foreshadowing?
Pidgin languages typically have simplified grammatical structures and reduced vocabulary due to this linguistic phenomenon.
What is language reduction or simplification?
This term describes the underlying meaning conveyed by a speaker's choice of words, beyond the literal meaning.
What is implicature?
This term refers to the rules and patterns governing the formation of sentences in a language.
What is syntax?
A famous London theater which burned down in 1613.
What is the Globe Theatre?
It is a unique and distinctive local variety of English, is widely spoken in Singapore. It incorporates elements from English, Malay, Chinese dialects, and other languages.
What is Singlish?
This pragmatic concept involves understanding and interpreting nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice.
What is nonverbal communication?
The study of the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences is called this.
What is semantics?
This classic English novel by Jane Austen follows the romantic adventures of Elizabeth Bennet.
What is Pride and Prejudice?
This widely spoken creole language developed in the Caribbean, combining elements of English, African languages, and other influences.
What is Jamaican Patois (or Jamaican Creole)?
What is the language of some Jamaicans?
This pragmatic concept refers to the ability to understand and navigate the social norms, expectations, and rules that govern language use in a specific cultural context.
What is sociolinguistic competence?
This field of linguistics focuses on the social and cultural aspects of language use.
What is sociolinguistics?
This complex Shakespearean play delves into the themes of sexual morality, manipulation, and the precarious balance between justice and mercy.
What is Measure for Measure (about)?
These countries have developed creole languages due to colonization.
What is so special about the languages of Haiti, Suriname, Cape Verde, the Seychelles, and Papa New Guinea?
This pedagogical approach emphasizes teaching students the appropriate use of language in real-life communicative situations, focusing on pragmatic aspects such as politeness, turn-taking, and register.
What is communicative language teaching (CLT)?