Globalization
How Would a Brit say
Domains of Language Variation
How would an American say
Language Register
100

What is the primary characteristic of economic globalization?

A Environmental activism

B Free flow of goods, services, capital, and technology across borders

C Cultural homogenization

D Increased political cooperation

B Free flow of goods, services, capital, and technology across borders

100

movie

film

100

Text Messages and Social Media Posts

"Kamusta ka na?" (How are you?)

"Salamat sa pagtulong!" (Thanks for the help!)

"OMG! Ang init today! 🌞" (Oh my God! It's so hot today!)

Local Everyday Written

100

autumn

fall

100

The study's methodology encompassed a stratified random sampling technique to ensure representative data collection.

Academic Register

200

Which type of globalization is most closely associated with the spread of cultural influences and practices worldwide?

 A Political globalization

B Cultural globalization

C Technological globalization

D Economic globalization

B Cultural globalization

200

eraser

rubber

200

Online Chats and Messaging Apps

"BRB, kain lang." (Be right back, just going to eat.)

"Tara, let's meet sa mall later." (Let's meet at the mall later.)

Local Everyday Written

200

lorry

truck

200

In today's breaking news, the stock market experienced a record surge, sparking optimism among investors.

What language register is this example?

Media Register

300

How does technological globalization primarily facilitate global interconnectedness?

A By shaping global governance

B By integrating national economies

C By enabling real-time communication and information exchange

D By promoting cultural homogenization

C By enabling real-time communication and information exchange

300

line

queue

300

It refers to common forms of written communication that are used internationally and transcends national or regional boundaries.

Global Everyday Written

300

lift

elevator

300

Hey, how's it going? Wanna grab a coffee later?

What language register is this example?

Conversational register/ Informal Register

400

How does global communication differ from globalization?

 A Global communication only involves verbal communication

B Global communication causes globalization

C Global communication is unrelated to globalization

D Global communication is a product of globalization, focusing on information exchange

D Global communication is a product of globalization, focusing on information exchange

400

closet

wardrobe

400

Laughter – the universal expression of amusement

Global Everyday Oral

400

trousers

pants

400

Give two example of religious register

Answers may vary

500

Which communication style is characterized by implicit and indirect communication?

 A Low-context culture

B High-context culture

C Confrontational culture

D Monochronic culture

B High-context culture

500

sidewalk

pavement

500

Healthcare workers, doctors, and nurses use medical terminology when discussing patient care and diagnosis, including terms like "auscultation," "intravenous," and "patient prognosis."

Local Specialized Oral/ Global Specialized Oral

500

biscuit

cookies

500

Name the five Language Registers based on The Register Theory

•Frozen

•Formal

•Consultative

•Casual

•Intimate