ICT in Speech

UNIT 2 LESSON 1
ICT in Public Speaking

Overall use is to enhance the

preparation and delivery of public
speaking.
Presentation Software
Refers to the presentation software (e.g.,
PowerPoint, Prezi) and multimedia tools for
enhancing public speaking engagements.
Virtual Presentations
Examine how ICT allows speakers to
conduct virtual presentations to global
audiences.
Audience Engagement Tools
Research technologies and applications that
help speakers interact with and engage their
audience during presentations.
Speech Coaching Software
Explore the use of ICT tools for speech analysis
and coaching to improve public speaking skills.
Live Streaming and Webinars
Study the role of ICT in live streaming events
and webinars, allowing speakers to reach a
broader audience.
 REGISTERS
REGISTERS
JARGON
SLANG

UNIT 2 LESSON 2
Register
Register often refers to the degree of formality
of language, but in a more general sense it
means the language used by a group of people
who share similar work or interests, such as
doctors or lawyers, teenagers, LGBTQ and
among others.
Register
For example, when speaking in a formal setting, an
English speaker may be more likely to use features
of prescribed grammar – such as pronouncing
words ending in –ing with a velar-nasal instead of
alveolar nasal (e.g. “walking” not “walkin”. Another
example is choosing more formal words and
refraining from using contractions when speaking in
an informal setting.
JARGONS
Jargon is language that is specific to a field of
trade, and people outside a particular field are
often unfamiliar with the jargon of that field.
Jargon consists of technical terms and common
turns of phrase that are used regularly to
streamline communication with others in the field
 JARGONS
The specialist words and expressions of a particular jargon
may be incomprehensible to outsiders. This is why we can
find dictionaries which translate such words into more
common words.
Jargon implies the use of specific words. Jargon, however,
refers to the specialized vocabulary characterizing the
language use of various groups of people,
often occupational or recreational groups
 EXAMPLES OF JARGON
Medical Jargon
Agonal - Term to signify a major, negative change in a patient's condition
Business Jargon
Bang for the buck - A term that means to get the most for your money
Police Jargon
Assumed room temperature - An individual has died
Political Jargon
Getting on a soapbox - Making a speech in public
Slang
A register used in situations of extreme
informality is slang. Used in this type of situation,
slang is characterized by an extreme form of
linguistic informality. While not all informal
vocabulary is automatically slang, all slang is highly
informal. In contrast to informal talk, the more
general term slang implies a high degree of
ungrammaticality.
 Slang
Particularly popular among teenagers, though not limited to
this group, slang can include the use of in-group
vocabulary with an in-group meaning different from its usual
meaning. Such slang expressions can function as identity
markers because they distinguish in-group members from
members that are not part of the group. Their use expresses a
desire for social distance to language users outside the group
and their mainstream values.
Evolving Slang
Busted: To your grandparents, "busted"
probably meant that something was broken. To
your parents, it means getting caught doing
something wrong. The latest use? As an
adjective to mean "ugly."
"No, I won't go out with your little sister. She's
busted."
 Evolving Slang
Ride: Originally a verb for the act of being a
passenger in a vehicle, this word also
evolved into a noun to describe a car. Most
recently, "my rides" can mean sneakers.
"I got new rides to match my favorite shirt."
 Evolving Slang
Hip: Originally "hip" or "hep" meant someone very
fashionable in the first half of the 20th century. It evolved
to mean someone into jazz and beatnik culture in the
1940s and 50s, and changed further still into "hippie" to
describe flower children of the 60s. Today it's changed
again to "hipster," meaning a self-aware, artsy person.
"My hip grandfather plays the sax, but my hipster brother
just makes homemade pickles."
Portmanteau Slang
Frenemy: This combination of "friend" and
"enemy" describes a person who is a little
bit of both, perhaps a friend with whom
one experiences regular conflict.
"You'd be a lot happier if you stopped
hanging out with your frenemy.“
Portmanteau Slang
Ginormous: This combination of "gigantic"
and "enormous" means something very
large.
"You could find a parking space more easily
is your car wasn't so ginormous."
Portmanteau Slang
Bromance: This combination of "brother"
and "romance" describes an intense
friendship between two straight men.
"I haven't seen Michael since he started
hanging out with Jeremy. Their bromance is
epic."
 Modern Slang
Basic: A put-down describing someone or something
that's very common or a conformist.
"Those women are so basic. They're only drinking
pumpkin spice lattes because everyone else is."
Bye Felicia: A fast way to tell someone to go away.
This term comes from the 1995 movie Friday.
"I know you're just copying my style. Bye Felicia."
 Modern Slang
Coin: Another way to refer to money.
"She's about to earn some major coin."
Dying: Something that was so funny, you died
laughing.
"OMG. This standup is hilarious. I'm dying."
Epic: If somewhat was "epic," it was highly enjoyable.
"His latest novel was epic."
 Modern Slang
Extra: If someone's "extra," it means they're way
too dramatic.
"Her boyfriend was always putting her down,
calling her extra."
Fierce: Usually attributed to Beyonce, "fierce"
signifies a strong, independent person.
"I love her to death. She's so fierce!"
 Modern Slang
GOAT : Current usage is actually a compliment, as this is
now an acronym that stands for "greatest of all time."
"I don't care what you say, because Tom Brady is the
goat."
Lit: If something is "lit," it means it's super cool or "on
fire."
"Last night's party was lit."
 Modern Slang
Read: To "read" someone means you're calling
them out for their bad behavior.
"Wow. Stefon read Amy for filth at last night's
dinner."
Salty: Angry or bitter about something.
"Why are you so salty? I said I would share if I win
the lottery."
 Modern Slang
Savage: Someone who "roasts" people nonstop and doesn't care
what others will say.
"Jimmy Kimmel's monologue on Donald Trump last night was savage."
Ship: Short for "romantic relationship," sometimes used as a verb.
"Everyone wants to ship Edward and bella, but they say they're just
good friends.
The tea: When someone is dishing "the tea," they're gossiping,
particularly with the juiciest or most dramatic gossip.
"Let's call Wendy. She always has the tea."
 Modern Slang
Thirsty: If someone's "thirsty," it means they're a little too
eager or even desperate.
"Look at the way she dressed for their second date. She's
way too thirsty."
Throw shade: To "throw shade" means to insult or say
something unkind about someone.
"I can't believe he said that. He just threw some serious
shade."
 Modern Slang
Woke: Slang for "awakened," as in being highly
aware of social injustices.
"If you're so woke, why didn't you vote?"
YOLO: An acronym for "you only live once,"
encouraging people to seize the day.
"Of course you should go on that trip to Dublin!
YOLO!
 Modern Slang
Provide the meaning of the following:
Lit
Yas, queen!
FOMO
Flex
Troll
Shook
Mood
 Why Do People Use Slang?
Using slang is, above all, a way to show that you belong.
To show that you're one of the crowd by using terms that others
don't understand, and you can connect with like-minded people who
understand just what you mean by using the latest slang terms.
slang is often a mark of being "cool," or at least in the know about
something. People who are "in" with a group know the slang, and
people who aren't don't.
Slang is, therefore, a way to use language to separate yourself from
others.
 Why Do People Use Slang?
The best example of this is the way each generation of teens uses
new slang to separate themselves from their tragically uncool parents.
Over time, slang terms either die out from lack of use as groups move
on to new terminology, or they may become so popular that they are
absorbed into the common language.
 In this case, everyone understands the terms, and they aren't likely
to be considered inappropriate or poor grammar any longer.
 This is how language grows and evolves over time, as new words are
added to the dictionary while old ones fall into disuse and disappear.
Activity
Make a comic strip utilizing 10 slang.