Thank you for checking out the website and the range of supplementary material we have created. The activities and mini tests you will find here were developed with the learner in mind and can be completed either before or after completing each chapter.
Completing the mini test before studying each chapter will help you uncover what you do and do not know, as well as prime you for what is to come. Completing the tests after you have studied the chapter is a great way of reviewing what you have learned (and uncovering gaps in your knowledge).
We have made these mini exams as learning tools, not as assessment tools. If you get something wrong, or are confused, don’t worry. Just review the pages we have listed alongside the answers.
Of course, if your teachers or professors set assessment tasks, then these exams are a great way to review.
Once again, we hope you enjoy the textbook, the supplementary lessons, and materials we have developed for you. Happy learning!
We have created a mini test for each chapter for you to test your knowledge. You can access the questions and the answers separately. There is one pdf file for each chapter:
In some of the PDFs you will notice links to podcasts. These podcasts have been purposefully selected to help you learn. Not only are they enjoyable, but they will help you understand certain topics or concepts in more detail. So, if you have the time, we highly recommend listening to them.
For up-to-date research on sociolinguistics, there are several blogs that are extremely interesting and provide an accessible way of finding out about the latest in sociolinguistic research. Check out our suggestions.
NC State University: A podcast about languages, dialects, and cultures evident in the USA.
https://languageandlife.org/
Vocalfries: A popular podcast that has a range of episodes relevant to sociolinguistics.
https://vocalfriespod.com/tag/sociolinguistics/
Word of Mouth: Easy to digest sociolinguistics videos.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qtnz/topics/Sociolinguistics
Because Language: A popular podcast about language.
https://becauselanguage.com/
Lingthusiasm: Linguists discussing language.
https://lingthusiasm.com/
Accentricity: A podcast about people and how they talk.
https://www.accentricity-podcast.com/