Introduction
Shortly addressed will be the many roles language can have in a child’s life, the different levels of communication and the different types of language. Language can be seen and heard in the forms of written language and verbal language, with the exception of sign language (Crystal, 1987). The complexity of the speaking and writing skills we have acquired since infancy is difficult to appreciate because of our everyday practise and familiarity with it (Crystal, 1987). There are many different levels of communication, both none verbal and verbal that are essential for developing effective communication skills from infancy through to early adulthood (LBHounslow, 2010). In addition to the levels of communication, there are also different …show more content…
The functions of language do not stop at communicating ideas, language can be used for expressing emotions, social interaction, the power of sound, control of reality, recording the facts, the instrument of thought and expression of identity …show more content…
Not only is there just American English and Australian English, but African Englishes, South Asia Englishes, remarkably so, standard English does not legitimately exist and therefore should be regarded as Englishes (Gee, 2011). Each child experiences the same development process of communication although it may take place under different circumstances, like in a different variation of English, different accent or different dialect. Different registers are used when the individual is presented in a variety of situations that match the formality that arises. For example, communication from parent to child would be respectful, authoritative and nurturing whilst it would be very different between child and their peer on a more informal and socially bonding level (Gee, 2011). The child will also maintain a more serious and appropriate field with their parents as opposed to friends at school, the field will still be to some extent informal just more typically reserved. As the child grows his/her mode will change from face-to-face to online communication via mobile phone, tablet or laptop because they will be a digital native where online activity is the norm (Gee, 2011). Language is a social and informational tool, nevertheless, some people tend to believe that language is essentially about the content shared and its
Shortly addressed will be the many roles language can have in a child’s life, the different levels of communication and the different types of language. Language can be seen and heard in the forms of written language and verbal language, with the exception of sign language (Crystal, 1987). The complexity of the speaking and writing skills we have acquired since infancy is difficult to appreciate because of our everyday practise and familiarity with it (Crystal, 1987). There are many different levels of communication, both none verbal and verbal that are essential for developing effective communication skills from infancy through to early adulthood (LBHounslow, 2010). In addition to the levels of communication, there are also different …show more content…
The functions of language do not stop at communicating ideas, language can be used for expressing emotions, social interaction, the power of sound, control of reality, recording the facts, the instrument of thought and expression of identity …show more content…
Not only is there just American English and Australian English, but African Englishes, South Asia Englishes, remarkably so, standard English does not legitimately exist and therefore should be regarded as Englishes (Gee, 2011). Each child experiences the same development process of communication although it may take place under different circumstances, like in a different variation of English, different accent or different dialect. Different registers are used when the individual is presented in a variety of situations that match the formality that arises. For example, communication from parent to child would be respectful, authoritative and nurturing whilst it would be very different between child and their peer on a more informal and socially bonding level (Gee, 2011). The child will also maintain a more serious and appropriate field with their parents as opposed to friends at school, the field will still be to some extent informal just more typically reserved. As the child grows his/her mode will change from face-to-face to online communication via mobile phone, tablet or laptop because they will be a digital native where online activity is the norm (Gee, 2011). Language is a social and informational tool, nevertheless, some people tend to believe that language is essentially about the content shared and its