DEXIS IN EXPLORING INDIVIDUAL PERSONALITY TEST (PODCAST)

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This study examines the pragmatic implications of vocabulary related to personality traits, as presented in an English language learning podcast. The analysis focuses on 10 adjectives (adventurous, outgoing, superstitious, naive, reckless, clumsy, extroverted, diligent, magnanimous, and eloquent) and their usage in describing individuals. The discussion highlights the speakers' presuppositions, implicatures, and linguistic choices, revealing the complexities of personality description and evaluation. The findings underscore the significance of vocabulary selection in conveying social attitudes and judgments, emphasizing the importance of pragmatic awareness in language teaching and communication.