Statistical Investigation of Morphological-Stylistic and Lexical-Stylistic Errors of the English Language in the Speech of TV Presenters

Document Type : Research Article

Authors

1 Department of Tatar Linguistics, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia

2 Department of Philology, Alikhan Bokeikhan University, Alikhan Bokeikhan University, Semey, Kazakhstan

Abstract

Given that we live in the information age of the twenty-first century, it is difficult for anyone to imagine their life without the media. One of the most widely used media forms has been and continues to be television since it largely shapes public opinion. To put it simply, a TV presenter has a powerful tool at their disposal to sway public opinion. As a result, it is crucial to research how TV presenters speak these days. The research topic in this article is the speech patterns used by TV hosts from various networks. The novelty of this scientific work is determined through a comparative analysis of well-known TV presenters' British channels. Throughout the project, a statistical analysis of lexical- and morphological-stylistic errors in the speech of several TV hosts was done. Consequently, it was discovered that TV presenters' speech patterns are also influenced by the state of the TV channel. First of all, TV presenters' vocabulary levels are a direct reflection of a TV channel's reputation. The fundamentals of communicative competence are disclosed, the presenters' current classifications are analyzed, common errors made on radio and television are highlighted, and the factors affecting speech behavior are enumerated. The aims and objectives of this scientific endeavor, along with the particulars of the subject matter under investigation, guided the selection of research methodologies. Traditional research methods, such as comparative, analytical, and cultural-historical approaches, were mostly employed.

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Volume 14, Issue 3
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Research in Applied Linguistics (ICRAL 2023), October 30, 2023, Kazan, Russia
October 2023
Pages 361-364