Spoken Language Study Language and Technology This presentation is designed to map to the following content in the 2010 GCSE specifications: AQA English Language – Unit 3: Understanding Spoken and Written Texts and Writing Creatively, Spoken Language Study Edexcel English Language – Unit 3: Spoken Language, Spoken Language Study OCR English Language – Unit A652: Speaking, Listening and Spoken Language, Spoken Language WJEC English Language – Unit 4: Spoken Language, Studying Spoken Language Photo: © Qoqazian, Shutterstock.com

Learning objectives Look at how language is influenced by changing technologies Consider how speech and writing differ Think about the features shared between electronic communication and speech Analyse the use of language in text messages, emails, social networking forums and instant messaging services

Language and technology The evolution of the Internet and mobile phone technology has altered the way people communicate. As a result, new electronic forms of communication have emerged. What is electronic communication? Electronic communication includes: text messages e-mails instant messages (e.g. MSN messenger) social networking forums (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, MySpace) blogs. Photo: © Szymon Apanowicz, Shutterstock.com In pairs, discuss the differences that technology has made to the way we communicate.

Speech v. writing Teacher’s note: Challenge students to think of some exceptions to the conventions, for example, you may not use formal language when writing to a friend, etc. Worksheet Two accompanies this slide. Microphone: © RomanSigaev, Shutterstock.com Pen: © keellla, Shutterstock.com

Instant messages and speech Teacher’s note: Students might suggest that Internet relay chat is similar to spontaneous speech written down. You may wish to discuss how in IM fonts and colours can be used to express emotion or personality. Ask students to consider how emotion is conveyed in text-speak, e.g. through emoticons and exaggerated punctuation, etc. Photo: © Dmitriy Shironosov, Shutterstock.com