Children's Language Development: Learning to Talk (AQA A-Level English Language): Flashcards

Study of language use in real-life contexts

Language as action - 'doing' things with words

Sharing focus on object/event with another person

Unwritten rules governing conversations (turn-taking, etc.)

Adjusting language to suit social contexts & relationships

Words whose meaning depends entirely on context

Provide just enough info - not too much, not too little

Be truthful; avoid false statements or unsupported claims

Stay on topic; make relevant contributions

Communicate clearly, unambiguously, briefly, and orderly