Examples for Chapter 2
1. Domains of language use
’Anahina is a bilingual Tongan New Zealander living in Auckland. At home with her
family she uses Tongan almost exclusively for a wide range of topics. She often talks to her grandmother about Tongan customs, for instance. With her mother she exchanges gossip about Tongan friends and relatives. Tongan is the language the family uses at meal-times. They discuss what they have been doing, plan family outings and share information about Tongan social events. It is only with her older sisters that she uses some English words when they are talking about school or doing their homework.
Complete this table about Domains of language use
Domain Addressee Setting Topic Variety/Code
Family Parent Home Planning a family party ______________
Friendship Friend Beach How to play beach tennis ______________
Religion Priest Church Choosing the Sunday liturgy ___________
Education Teacher School Solving a maths problem _____________
Employment Employer Workplace Applying for a promotion _____________
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