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UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA DE AMBATO

FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y DE LA EDUCACION CARRERA DE PEDAGOGIA DE LOS

IDIOMAS NACIONALES Y EXTRANJEROS

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ANAIS CUESTA

JORGE RONDON

Jorge is widely known as the CEO of an underground company that manufactures left socks that disappear in the washing machine. According to highly unreliable sources, he also holds the world record for blinking in Morse code and once negotiated peace between two arguing pigeons.

MISAEL SANCHEZ

Misael is rumored to be the distant cousin of Don Dimadon, the self-proclaimed owner of half the visible universe and three invisible cities. Legend says he once tried to buy the moon using only coupons and a sandwich. Experts still debate whether he succeeded.

BRYAN BARRAGAN

DAYANA

MEDINA

Dayana, the illustrious founder of Metropolis in the year 306, doesn't just run the city; she is also the only person to ever domesticate a Komodo dragon using nothing but ancient lullabies. Word has it her songs are so effective that she also uses them to soothe rush-hour traffic and make her plants grow three times faster than normal, powered by pure rhythm and melody.

GIULIANA SANCHEZ

Giuliana, the reigning world champion of underwater chess (a title she fiercely defends every weekend), accidentally discovered the mythical Atlantis while looking for her keys. As it turns out, the keys were in her pocket the whole time, but in their place, she found a lost civilization that now worships her as a goddess, offering tributes of shimmering seashells and very ancient treasure maps

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SPANISH VIDEO

WEDNESDAY – March 18, 2026

ECUADOR

In Ecuador, people from different regions such as the Coast and the Highlands can communicate effectively during an interview because they belong to the same speech community Although there are variations in accent, vocabulary, and expressions, they share a common language (Spanish) and similar communicative norms, which allows mutual understanding This demonstrates how a speech community is not defined by identical speech, but by shared linguistic rules and the ability to interact meaningfully.

REGIONAL DIALECT:

Ecuadorian Spanish in the Coast and the Sierra represents different regional dialects Each region has its own pronunciation, vocabulary, and expressions influenced by culture, geography, and history. For example, Coastal Spanish is often more relaxed and faster, while Sierra Spanish tends to be clearer and more conservative These differences show how regional dialects develop within the same language.

LANGUAGE VARIETY:

Ecuadorian Spanish is an example of language variety, as it changes depending on the region, such as the Coast and the Sierra These variations include differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and expressions. Even though people speak the same language, these regional differences reflect cultural and social diversity. .

Interviewer:

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A social dialect refers to the way language varies according to social factors such as class, age, and daily life In people between 40 and 50 years old, differences can be observed between low and high social classes These variations may include vocabulary, level of formality, and way of expression. In daily life, people adapt their speech depending on their social environment, which shows how language reflects social identity.

Casual and informal conversation is a type of language style used in relaxed situations. People use simple words, slang, and everyday expressions This style is common when talking with friends or family, and it makes communication more natural and comfortable.

The background of people from the Ecuadorian regions of the Highlands and the Coast is shaped by their culture, traditions, and environment. These regions have different lifestyles, histories, and social influences, which affect the way people speak and interact. This background helps explain the differences in language use and communication. The places where they are located are: Guayaquil, Quito, Cuenca

The register that the people use in the interview were informal

The background of people from the Ecuadorian regions of the Highlands and the Coast is shaped by their culture, traditions, and environment. These regions have different lifestyles, histories, and social influences, which affect the way people speak and interact This background helps explain the differences in language use and communication The places where they are located are: Guayaquil, Quito, Cuenca

A street interview takes place in a public and spontaneous context It usually happens in everyday environments where people are not prepared in advance. The context influences the way people speak, making their responses more natural, direct, and sometimes informal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh-5DOx3pKo

KAROL G TEACHES JIMMY HOW TO DANCE TO TROPICOQUETA

Speech community:

Karol G acts as a cultural ambassador by leveraging her global success to normalize bilingualism and Latin traditions in mainstream media Through authentic storytelling and cultural pride, she creates an inclusive space for the Latino diaspora while proving that heritage is a powerful driver of commercial success

Background

KAROL G'S NEW ALBUM "TROPICOQUETA"

Regional dialect: The Karol G and Jimmy Fallon interview showcases a professional dialogue between Standard American English and Paisainfluenced English. By maintaining the melodic intonation and softened consonants of her Medellín roots, Karol G validates her natural accent as a legitimate global dialect, proving that linguistic interference is a powerful tool for cultural identity rather than a barrier to communication.

Jimmy Fallon, who studied Communications and Computer Science in the U.S. university system, and Karol G, who studied Music at the University of Antioquia Despite their different origins one from the American middle-class and the other from a humble, working-class family in Medellínn the interview operates on a level of status symmetry.

Register: The interview is a masterclass in informal register, where high-trust rapport humanizes professional dialogue

JIMMY FALLON Interviewer:

Language variety:

In the interview, the interaction between Jimmy Fallon’s Native English and Karol G’s ESL/Spanglish highlights how language functions as a tool for cultural identity.

Social dialect

The interview between Karol G and Jimmy Fallon showcases a High Social Class sociolect where language is used to reinforce their status as global icons. Both use a refined yet "casual-cool" register typical of the entertainment elite.

Context

This specific media context transforms a personal conversation into a public spectacle, where the use of "insider" Latin terms becomes a tool for building a brand image and engaging both the physical and the global television audience

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LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY by Giuliana Sánchez - Issuu