Exploring language change: lexis and semantics

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Exploring language change: lexis and semantics
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Diversity and change: Language change
Resource type
Complete lesson
A useful PowerPoint summary outlining the key features of contemporary lexical and semantic change for students including pejoration, amelioration, borrowing and affixation, and the contextual factors which contribute to language change. This resource is suitable for KS5 students studying language change and includes examples of taboo words and words which might cause offence.  

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