Danny and Jordan talk MW3

The next step in the Spoken Language Study is to transcribe this conversation – after which the boys will analyse the text for the unique features of spoken language present. The video provides good evidence of the importance of prosody and paralinguistic features in creating meaning when speaking.

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Danny and Cameron, Strolling and Talking

As part of their GCSE Spoken Language study, these boys recorded samples of everyday conversation. From this they will generate transcripts which they will analyse for features unique to spoken language.

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Albert and Haris Have an Idiosyncratic Moment
Oct03

Albert and Haris Have an Idiosyncratic Moment

As part of their spoken language study, these students were charged with the task of recording some ‘natural’ speech. In true idiosyncratic London Nautical School style, Albert and Haris have a conversation in an annexe to my basement classroom that says it all.

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Tyler and Tommy Alliterate their Names and talk Arsenal
Oct03

Tyler and Tommy Alliterate their Names and talk Arsenal

The next step in the Spoken Language Study is to transcribe this conversation – after which the boys will analyse the text for the unique features of spoken language present. The video provides good evidence of the importance of prosody and paralinguistic features in creating meaning when speaking.

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Kamrul, Alex and Mark Have One Very Post-Modern Conversation
Oct03

Kamrul, Alex and Mark Have One Very Post-Modern Conversation

From this conversation, these boys will be exploring the unique distinguishing features of spoken language. The first step: transcribe it! Download (PDF,...

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