Language and Occupation (AQA A-Level English Language): Flashcards

Distinctive ways people communicate in jobs/professional settings

Specialized vocabulary used within a particular occupation/field

Indirect language to avoid mentioning something unpleasant/offensive

Language that maintains relationships but doesn't convey much content

Dialect used by people from a particular social class or group

Group sharing common goals & communication methods

Background knowledge helping understand implicit meanings over time

Allows precise communication & demonstrates occupational membership

Communication should use simple, accessible language for the public

Language in the Workplace project, studied workplace discourse