Dylan Tramel is nearly the youngest of 6 college-bound siblings. He is very fond of prehistoric life and video games. Language has been a part of his life since day 1.
By Dylan Tramel
Dylan: /dɪlən/
Tramel: /træml/
Speech Community: People that speak the same language and value its importance/culture
Communicative Competence: Understanding of language use and its rules.
Author Bio
Samantha is Mexican American, and the youngest and first of her three siblings to attend a university. Language has always played a significant role in her life and has helped shape who she is today.
By: Samantha Rodriguez
How to pronounce my name using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):
Samantha: /səmænθə/
Rodriguez: /rɑdriɡɛz/
Communicative Competence: Has to do with an individuals understanding of not only language itself but the rules that come with it.
Speech Community: Groups of people that share the same language along with its values and importance.