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PEAS PEAS PEAS PEAS PEAS PEAS PEAS PEAS PEAS

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The use of language between Rebecca and her father is very interesting, and brings to mind several theories of language. The first thing to address, and the most notable thing, is the father’s use of “parentese.” In order to help Rebecca begin understanding abstract concepts, the father uses an altered selection of words that Rebecca will comprehend easier. An example of this is when the father says “oh (.) there’s your shop (1) that’s a good place.” Although the father could have said something along the lines of “where is your shop located? Is it a well-kept establishment?” that would not be appropriate in this scenario, and Rebecca would likely be very confused. Turn-taking is apparent in this conversation, which is a method of positive reinforcement used by parents in order for the child to understand concepts better. Rather than a spontaneous conversation, with topics changing fluidly and incomplete sentences being common, this conversation involves a back-and-forth manner. A la...
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God I hate school

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The first thing I notice when reviewing this passage - and one of the most important issues - is the obvious lack of foreign language knowledge in the US. It paints the US and its citizens in a bad light, which may be well-deserved, as the education system here has been criticized time and time again by other countries as well as domestically. This image that Americans are stubborn and refuse to learn a second language, rather, that everyone else should learn English, has only been exacerbated by the recent leadership and decisions made in the governmental aspect of things. The fact that the author is a native English speaker makes them sound somewhat ignorant when speaking on others learning 2+ languages, but the description that 10% of Americans can speak another language in comparison to 56% of EU citizens does some good in the whole self-awareness area. Actually, the author sounds at some points like they’re trying excessively hard to make it seem like they’re unbiased. For examp...
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Uhhh Usain Bolt idk

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Discuss ways in which the speakers are using language here to communicate and how their language is affected by the context. You should refer to specific details from the transcription, relating your observations to ideas from your wider study. The situation here is a television interview directed by Piers Morgan, in which Usain Bolt, a renowned athlete and dubbed “the fastest man in the world” is the interviewee. It’s interesting to see how the language here plays out and the chemistry between the two. The first thing that is most clearly apparent is the way Piers Morgan feels about Usain Bolt. Morgan gives Bolt praise and acclaim for his achievements and going beyond just the content, its obvious Morgan is excited to meet Bolt. This is evident through Morgan’s emphasis in words in phrases such as “YOU’RE my hero” and “the hundred-metre dash is the GREATEST test of a man.” Initially, Bolt does not react with a lot of words, which makes it clear that he’s heard all of these things bef...
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BiG cRoWdS sCaRe Me

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Text A consists of two extracts from The Cities Book, which is an illustrated reference guide to different cities of the world. The extracts are taken from the introduction to the book. Text B is an extract from a short story called City of Dreams. The story is set in London, England, and is narrated from the perspective of a homeless person. Compare the language and style of Text A and Text B. 2 Text A and Text B, while both focusing on the topic of cities, are wildly different in their approach, language, and style. Text A is best described as an informative piece that aims to tell the reader in the most positive way possible about the need for cities and the great things that cities and their culture have created. This is done using descriptive lists, adjectives, and an imaginative tone that keeps the reader interested. A good example of this is when the author writes, "Like a human being, a city is a mass of genes, chosen at random by forces beyond our control, fused together ...
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Mrs Richards is a Karen

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(a) Imagine that you are Mrs Richards. Write a letter of complaint to Basil’s wife asking for a refund. You should use between 120 and 150 words. [10] Dear wife of Basil, I've attempted, clearly without success, to assume a refund - or at the very least a reduction in price - for my stay here at Fawlty Towers. The quality of my stay has been subpar and so, so disappointing. I don't even know where to begin - the bath seems it was designed with the intention to bathe a midget, the view was underwhelming, especially for a hotel in Torquay, where one could reasonably expect a view of the sea when paying this much for a room. The air conditioning unit did me more confusion than help, and I could hardly sleep with such a cold temperature penetrating the pores of my skin. And, with all due respect, your spouse Basil was unhelpful when it came to helping me with all of my requests. Respectfully, Mrs. Richards (b) Compare the language and style of your complaint with the langua...
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Travelling for the First Time

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The time you never thought would come has arrived. As a young adult, you’ve spent a good chunk of your life relying on others and staying in one place. All that? It’s about to change, and quickly. Welcome to the world of travel. First things first, it’s key to take the right perspective when you’re off on an adventure. For example, you know you’re going to be away from home, so view it as an opportunity to improve your skills when it comes to being independent and self-sufficient. Independence is something you’re going to have to deal with for the rest of your life, so make the best of a situation that may trouble you.  For those of you who are eager for your first taste of independence, I can tell you that from experience it’s the most relieving feeling in the world. The restrictions that your parents, family, friends, and society have placed on you, a teenager, can seem like the most frustrating thing in the world. The most frustrating thing in the world that no lo...
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I talk an excessive amount about spaghetti

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I woke up slowly, sleeping through the alarm I really ought to have disabled days ago and letting the natural sun wake me instead. Online school had begun yesterday morning, and there were several assignments I had to complete throughout the day. When I sat up to begin my morning, I felt a craving for spaghetti, as one does. There's an unspoken rule in my house that if you're making spaghetti, you have to ask everyone else if they'd like some, just because spaghetti is that great of a meal. I knocked on my sister Helen's door first, since her room was on the way to the kitchen, but no response. I slowly opened the door and found that she was nowhere to be found. I didn't think anything of it, as she was probably just somewhere else in the house - or so I thought. I called out to the rest of the house and received a "yes" from my mom and dad. I asked them if they knew where Helen was, but they said they didn't. Again, I wasn't worried. I ...
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