Occupation and language
How occupational groups develop distinctive language varieties including specialised vocabulary and discourse conventions appropriate to their work.
Real World
NHS doctors use Latin-derived terms like 'myocardial infarction' with colleagues but switch to 'heart attack' with patients — the same concept coded differently for different audiences.
Exam Focus
Distinguish register (formal/informal) from occupational jargon; examiners credit precise use of both terms with textual evidence.
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