ENG1515 ASSIGNMENT 1 2026 - DISTINCTION | Due 15 April 2026

ENG1515 ASSIGNMENT 1 Semester 1 2026 | Due 15 April 2026 Section A: Content-based questions Question 1 1.1 In Unit 1, you were introduced to the notion of intelligibility. In your own words, explain what this concept means. Do not copy the explanation used in the study guide or any other source; otherwise, you will be penalised. 1.1 Intelligibility Intelligibility refers to how clearly language is understood by an audience, regardless of the speaker’s accent or background. In this module, intelligibility is not about speaking “perfect” English, but about using language in a way that allows meaning to be easily recognised and interpreted by listeners or readers. This means adjusting language choices such as vocabulary, sentence structure, and clarity, so that communication is effective for a specific audience. In the South African context, intelligibility is especially important because people communicate across many languages, cultures, and accents, and understanding meaning is more important than sounding like a native speaker (Unit 1, section 4.2).