Across
- 4. Mixing elements of two or more languages in the same sentence or conversation
- 6. Changing your style of language depending on the situation
- 8. A form of language with its own vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, used in a particular region or group
- 10. A group of countries or territories controlled by one powerful country
- 13. The use or presence of multiple languages by an individual or community
- 14. A fixed expression whose meaning is not obvious from the words themselves
- 15. Leadership or dominance especially by one country or social group over others
Down
- 1. Language used in ordinary or familiar conversation, not formal speech or writing
- 2. A language used for communication between people who have different native languages
- 3. The level of formality or informality in language depending on context and audience
- 5. Switching between languages or language varieties in the same conversation
- 7. Informal words or expressions often used by particular groups
- 9. The process of changing something to suit new conditions or uses
- 11. A simplified form of language developed for communication between people with no common language
- 12. Special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group