Language Variations in Siniar (Podcast) Youtube: Sociolinguistic Studies

Abstract

This study aims to describe language variations on YouTube podcasts in terms of speakers and in terms of usage. In this study, there are three YouTube channels that will be investigated, namely the Deddy Corbuzer Podcast channel, Raditya Dika Podcast (PORD) and Akbar Faizal Uncensored. In their podcasts, podcasters often invite speakers from various circles. For example, community leaders, entrepreneurs, homeland celebrities, YouTubers, and government officials. They are invited to be interviewed regarding issues that are developing in the community. Therefore, the podcast videos on the YouTube channel are never separated from several language variations. This research is classified as a descriptive qualitative research with the data obtained by oral data and the data source, namely broadcast broadcasts on the youtube channel. This research will focus on the use of language variations in terms of speakers and in terms of usage used in the podcast. The results of this study indicate the use of language variations which include: (a) Language variations in terms of speakers consisting of; (1) Dialect; (2) Acrolect; (3) Vulgar; (4) Slang; (5) Jargon; (6) Argot; and (7) Colloquial; (b) There are 3 areas of language variation in terms of usage, namely: (1) Business Fields; (2) Education Sector; (3) Political Sector.