ENGLISH LANGUAGE VARIATIONS IN WRITTEN AND ORAL TYPES OF COMMUNICATION

Abstract

The article deals with the peculiarities of the English language variants functioning in the process of writing and speaking and problems of mutual understanding resulting from different variants of using English as a dominant language. There are great numbers of English variations today due to the fact of world’s globalization, which stresses the relevance of the research. The authors analyze the main theoretical issues presenting scientific ground of the English variations and give practical material of unique representation of cultural and linguistic peculiarities. The research is done on the basis of sociocultural linguistics and analyses the norms of the use of the native language. The authors believe there is a need in a more serious study of how the theory of speech acts, as well as the way strategies of politeness and rhetorical strategies are implemented in the speech of speakers of different English variants depending not only on the situation, but also on the style or genre of writing. Purpose. The purpose of the article is to reveal the main features of language variations of English in the era of globalization. The article deals with presenting peculiarities of English variations functioning in different types of communication. The authors analyze the connection between linguistic and cultural cooperation process in peoples’ presenting different countries but speaking the same language, i.e. English. Methods. For the purpose of the research, the author used both empirical and theoretical methods. The objects are analyzed by their external relations and manifestations. The main purpose for this level is the factual activity of the English language functioning in different language variations. The theoretical level is based on the theoretical research into the historical analogies, analysis, modeling, abstraction and concretization, comparison, generalization, systematization and interpretation of facts. Results. Based on the result of the analysis of the theoretical foundations and practical material of contact linguistics, the authors come to the conclusion that peculiarities of the communication process in multinational countries have roots in cultural identity. The authors emphasize the need for a new approach to the theory of speech acts, style of speech and the principle of politeness corresponding multinational identity. The process of language and cultural contacts, traditional ways of expressing respect and intimacy in multinational communication between people have partially changed. The article resulted in describing peculiarities of English variations functioning in oral and written communication and revealing its main characteristics. Practical implications. The results of the study can be applied in the field of contact linguistics and language variations in the era of globalization.

Keywords

• intercultural communication
• English variation
• bilingual
• monolingual
• speech act
• politeness
• silence
• rhetorical strategy