Tuesday, 17 February 2015
How Slang of The Previous Generation Has Changed From Then To Now
Title: How Slang of The Previous Generation Has Changed From Then To Now
Introduction:
This is an interview of a person who is the age of the previous generation, this generation is now 30-50 years old. The evidence that has been collected reflects that slang has changed through the generations but some slang will be consistent through the generations.
Procedure:
A teacher was asked if he could be interviewed on video. This video was analyzed and information was gathered from the responses to the questions.
Findings:
A lot of people learn slang at school and it is used most at school. The slang that is learnt at this time sticks with them because they are at the peak of their learning abilities. Once you are an adult, slang will stick with you and you will keep using slang if you are in an environment with young people. Different schools have a differents use of slang. There are slang words that are unique to South Africa such as “lekker.”
Conclusions:
Slang has changed through the generations and that there is slang that will ignore the test of time.
Report compiled by: Roché Groenewald
Findings of interview with Raymond Fleming on slang
Title: Findings of interview with Raymond Fleming on slang.
Introduction: This report is to show the findings of an interview on slang with the older generation and give more clarity to the answers the interview has provided.
Procedure: This report relies on evidence from an interview with Raymond Fleming. The interview consisted of 7 questions all related to slang in the older generation. The interview was video recorded and is exactly 2 minutes and 35 seconds. Raymond Fleming is 67 years old and was born in England.
Findings: The first question of the interview proved that the older generation did not like using slang but were exposed to it on a daily basis. The second question provided that the person interviewed did not like the use of slang and did not have a very good opinion on it. The third question showed that the person that was interviewed learnt slang in and around his neighborhood and at school with his friends. The fourth question revealed that slang was most commonly used around his friends and school environment. The fifth question showed that he mainly used Cockney Slang which is most commonly found in northern England. The sixth question provided that slang was not very popular during this time period. The seventh question showed that the interviewee thought that slang is more popular now then it was back in the day.
Conclusion: In conclusion from the interview and the summary above the older generation does not use slang much but it was existent when they were young. The interview concluded that when slang was used and learnt was among peers in a school environment . The interview also showed that slang wasn't very popular back in the day.
Report compiled by: Jarryd Clark 17 February 2015
Introduction: This report is to show the findings of an interview on slang with the older generation and give more clarity to the answers the interview has provided.
Procedure: This report relies on evidence from an interview with Raymond Fleming. The interview consisted of 7 questions all related to slang in the older generation. The interview was video recorded and is exactly 2 minutes and 35 seconds. Raymond Fleming is 67 years old and was born in England.
Findings: The first question of the interview proved that the older generation did not like using slang but were exposed to it on a daily basis. The second question provided that the person interviewed did not like the use of slang and did not have a very good opinion on it. The third question showed that the person that was interviewed learnt slang in and around his neighborhood and at school with his friends. The fourth question revealed that slang was most commonly used around his friends and school environment. The fifth question showed that he mainly used Cockney Slang which is most commonly found in northern England. The sixth question provided that slang was not very popular during this time period. The seventh question showed that the interviewee thought that slang is more popular now then it was back in the day.
Conclusion: In conclusion from the interview and the summary above the older generation does not use slang much but it was existent when they were young. The interview concluded that when slang was used and learnt was among peers in a school environment . The interview also showed that slang wasn't very popular back in the day.
Report compiled by: Jarryd Clark 17 February 2015
How Slang Differs From Teenagers To Other Groups
Title: How Slang Differs From Teenagers To Other Groups.
Introduction:
This report shows how teenagers use slang and what their opinions are about it.
Procedure:
This information was based on the average teenage boy at age 14-15 for two minutes on how they use slang and where they picked it up.
Findings:
The average teenage boy learn't slang from their older brothers or from their friends.The most commonly used words were used in the greeting of friends or family. The most common place where slang is used is at school or spending time with friends. The subject said that they would not use slang around their parents or peers.
The person we interviewed said that this was his definition of slang: "It is words that parents and children can use to communicate with their friends." Slang has developed over the years to better suit peoples style of living.
Conclusion:
Slang is used for one main thing ,and that is communication with others, manly mainly friends.There are many different slang words that are used.Teenagers mostly learn slang from their siblings and their friends. Slang is most commonly used at school or talking to friends. Slang has changed over the
years to better suit the generation in their own unique way.
Report done by: Thomas Hodgson 2J
Introduction:
This report shows how teenagers use slang and what their opinions are about it.
Procedure:
This information was based on the average teenage boy at age 14-15 for two minutes on how they use slang and where they picked it up.
Findings:
The average teenage boy learn't slang from their older brothers or from their friends.The most commonly used words were used in the greeting of friends or family. The most common place where slang is used is at school or spending time with friends. The subject said that they would not use slang around their parents or peers.
The person we interviewed said that this was his definition of slang: "It is words that parents and children can use to communicate with their friends." Slang has developed over the years to better suit peoples style of living.
Conclusion:
Slang is used for one main thing ,and that is communication with others, manly mainly friends.There are many different slang words that are used.Teenagers mostly learn slang from their siblings and their friends. Slang is most commonly used at school or talking to friends. Slang has changed over the
years to better suit the generation in their own unique way.
Report done by: Thomas Hodgson 2J
How The Slang of The Next Generation Is Different From The Other Generations
Title: How The Slang of The Next Generation Is Different From The Other Generations
Introduction:
Slang is comprised of very informal language that is used mostly in speech. Slang very particular to the groups in which it is spoken in, this means that slang used by one group will be very different from another's. Slang is especially popular with children and it can sometimes be difficult for adults to understand.
Procedure:
The subject was interviewed and was asked the following questions:
-What was her opinion on slang
- Where she learnt slang
- Where she used slang
- How slang impacted her life
- What slang was unique to her school
-How popular slang is at her age.
Findings:
When the subject was asked when she used slang the most, she said that it was mainly used around friends and her siblings. This shows that the slang of today's children is not appreciated or recognized by adults. Adults would not understand the slang of the next generation and this shows how group
specific slang generally is. This also allows children to seperate themselves and their groups from adults.
She learnt slang from her friends and her siblings. She also stated that slang did not impact her lifeand this shows how normal using slang has become.
Slang that was unique to her school included:
'Singsong,' which is cheerleading practice.
'Adorbs,' which shows that one greatly appreciates something.
'Snoepie,' which is the name of the school tuck shop.
'Insta,' which refers to, the social network, Instagram.
'Cray-cray,' which shows that something is crazy or strange.
'Waksies,' which refers to the frozen yoghurt outlet.
'MacD’s,' which refers to the fast food franchise.
'Wolves,' the name for their first team rugby.
Slang is very popular amongst the youth as the subject gave it a popularity score of 8-9 out of 10.
This shows that slang is extremely popular and widespread slang is and how well rooted it is in the vocabulary of children.
Conclusion and Reccomendations:
Slang is popular amongst children and it has become assimilated with regular English and the slang of the next generation is very specific to them. Adults, in order to relate to children, should make an effort to learn their slang. The slang of the next generation is different from that of other generations because it is more popular.
Introduction:
Slang is comprised of very informal language that is used mostly in speech. Slang very particular to the groups in which it is spoken in, this means that slang used by one group will be very different from another's. Slang is especially popular with children and it can sometimes be difficult for adults to understand.
Procedure:
The subject was interviewed and was asked the following questions:
-What was her opinion on slang
- Where she learnt slang
- Where she used slang
- How slang impacted her life
- What slang was unique to her school
-How popular slang is at her age.
Findings:
When the subject was asked when she used slang the most, she said that it was mainly used around friends and her siblings. This shows that the slang of today's children is not appreciated or recognized by adults. Adults would not understand the slang of the next generation and this shows how group
specific slang generally is. This also allows children to seperate themselves and their groups from adults.
She learnt slang from her friends and her siblings. She also stated that slang did not impact her lifeand this shows how normal using slang has become.
Slang that was unique to her school included:
'Singsong,' which is cheerleading practice.
'Adorbs,' which shows that one greatly appreciates something.
'Snoepie,' which is the name of the school tuck shop.
'Insta,' which refers to, the social network, Instagram.
'Cray-cray,' which shows that something is crazy or strange.
'Waksies,' which refers to the frozen yoghurt outlet.
'MacD’s,' which refers to the fast food franchise.
'Wolves,' the name for their first team rugby.
Slang is very popular amongst the youth as the subject gave it a popularity score of 8-9 out of 10.
This shows that slang is extremely popular and widespread slang is and how well rooted it is in the vocabulary of children.
Conclusion and Reccomendations:
Slang is popular amongst children and it has become assimilated with regular English and the slang of the next generation is very specific to them. Adults, in order to relate to children, should make an effort to learn their slang. The slang of the next generation is different from that of other generations because it is more popular.
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