Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
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Due Date: 13 March 2026
SECTION A: PERSONAL REFLECTION
Introduction
Language is not only a tool for communication but also a process that reflects a person’s
identity, background and relationship with others. The way people speak often changes
depending on the situation and the people they interact with. According to Unit 1.1,
individuals adapt their language to suit different speech situations in order to communicate
effectively and maintain their identity. Context also plays an important role in communication
because the environment and the relationship between speakers influence how language is
used and interpreted (Unit 1.1; Unit 1.3).
Speech Situation and Environment
A good example from my own experience occurs when I move between speaking with my
friends and speaking with my lecturer at university. When I am with friends, the environment
is relaxed and informal. We usually speak in a mixture of English and our home languages
and we often use simple words, jokes and informal expressions. The language isTerms
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