Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Style and Register - Language Varieties: Slang and Jargon


Brief Definition of Style According to Janet Holmes
  • Style is language variation which reflects changes in situational factors, such as addressee, setting, task or topic.
  • Style is often analyzed along a scale of formality.
  • The level of formality is influenced by some factors like the various differences among the participants, topic, emotional involvement, etc.
Addressee as an Influence on Style
          Age of addressee è People generally talk to the very young and to the very old è For example: Baby-talk
          Social background of addressee è People talk differently to the higher class and to the lower class è For example: The pronunciation of newsreaders on different radio station 
(Janet Holmes, 2001)
Some Examples of Context, Style and Class
          Formal contexts and social roles
          Different style within an interview
          Colloquial style or the vernacular
          The interaction of social class and style
Brief Explanations of Register According to Janet Holmes
l  Registers are specific sets of vocabulary items associated with different occupational group or the language of groups of people with common interests or jobs.
l  For example: the language used by airplane pilots, surgeons, bank managers, jazz fans, commentators, etc.
Short Definition of Slang According to Contemporary Linguistics 1997
          Slang is a label that is frequently used to denote certain informal or faddish usages of nearly anyone in the speech community
          Slang is special vocabulary used by any set of persons of a low or disreputable character; language of a low and vulgar type (Oxford Dictionary).
          Nowadays, slang is often applied to aspects of the language of adolescents or others who are perceived as speaking non-standard varieties of the language.
          Slang exist alongside jargon and argot
          The use of slang plays a major role in the maintenance of the gang’s group identity.
          It separates the in-group, who use the slang, from the rest of society who do not and are not part of the gang.
          For example: Glasgow slang, American university (UCLA) slang, etc.
          Slang is area of vocabulary which reflects a person’s age.
          Current slang is the linguistic prerogative of young people and generally sounds odd in the mouth of an older person.
          It signals membership of a particular group – the young.
          For example: spiffing, topping, super, groovy, fab, etc.

The Examples of Glasgow Slang


Jargon and Argot Based on Contemporary Linguistics, 1997
          It is a label for speech varieties associated with social groups whose members wish or must conceal themselves or some aspects of their communication from non-members.
          Jargon or argot is restricted to a smaller number and is more obscure to outsiders than slang.
          It is a label for speech varieties associated with social groups whose members wish or must conceal themselves or some aspects of their communication from non-members.
          Jargon or argot is restricted to a smaller number and is more obscure to outsiders than slang.
The Examples of Jargon and Argot
          Cockney rhyming slang è English argot used among navies in London’s East End in the 19th century (bees & honey è money, merry-go-round èpound sterling)
          Gay lingo è used among homosexual co.
          Hacker jargon (freeware, happiware, etc.)
          Cyberspace jargon (www, mailing list, e-mail, etc.).
Reference: Contemporary Linguistics, 1997: 558-561






Saturday, December 15, 2012

Assistant English Teacher in Jakarta Language School - Pantai Indah Kapuk



Jakarta Language School is an online study institution under the same management of Immanuel Education.  We offer different language programs, such as English and Mandarin.  At the moment we are looking for English teachers and Mandarin teachers to join with our team.  If you are willing to work hard, have the potential and skill that we are looking for, a good compensation is being offered for you.

Assistant English Teacher
Jakarta Utara (Jakarta Raya) - Pantai Indah Kapuk


Responsibilities:

    Teaching English language by online
    Preparing the curriculum/materials for students
    Giving exercise and tests for students
    Improving students’ skills in English language, especially in conversation

Requirements:

    Male/Female
    Fresh graduates are welcome
    Have the skills to teach English in speaking, writing, listening and business English.
    Enjoy teaching
    Hard working, serious and be responsible at work
    Willing to be located in Pantai Indah Kapuk with working hours:
        Monday to Friday 11 – 20.30
        Saturday 9 – 17.00



Please send your full resume to nonasari@hotmail.com

Please check our website at Jakarta Language School site

INSTRUCTOR BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS-South Jakarta (Jakarta Raya)-Bintaro



PT.  PT. ERA DAYA POTENSIA currently expand and develop its business in the field of education and IT, along with this we would like to inform you that the current ERA of PT. ERA DAYA POTENSIA needs some TEACHERS with qualifications as follows:

INSTRUCTOR BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATORS
South Jakarta (Jakarta Raya)-Bintaro

Requirements:
Male/Female
Min. Bachelor degree, majoring in English Literature/ Communication/relevant Education,
Experience teaching
Have experience as a practitioner of/secretary/tour guide/hotels
Fluent oral and written United Kingdom
Public communication skill and good interpersonal
Able to operate computer and internet technology
Domicile in Jakarta

For those who meet the qualifications above can send or email a cover letter, CV and Recent Photo to pt_edp@yahoo.co.id (write code Ins Business English in your email subject)