First Essay- Intro Flashcards
1
Q
Who was David crystal?
A
A prominent linguist
2
Q
What is a common misconception in Australian society?
A
That Australian English is one dimensional
3
Q
What is Australian English in reality?
A
People talk and write differently in different social contexts
4
Q
What does our language hold?
A
May different variations and identities which continue to develop to this day
5
Q
What variations do people’s use of language vary across in our country? (3)
A
Age
Ethnicity
Gender
6
Q
Since when has these varieties been constantly changing?
A
Since English arrived in our country on the first fleet in 1788
7
Q
What sort of differences classify us in Australia?
A
All sorts of differences
8
Q
How are these differences reflected?
A
In the way one speaks
