Language Learning Log
Group :
- Ira Susanti
- Vanesa Cesilia
- Wafie Aula Nufus
Language Features
I noticed that the articles selected by our group all used Active voice, so we didn't find Passive voice in our articles.
but in this article have a unique expressions, such us :
1. Floundering Chinese Economy:
- This phrase describes the struggling and uncertain state of the Chinese economy.
2. Double-digit percentage
- Refers to a percentage drop in iPhone 15 sales, emphasizing a significant decline without specifying the exact number.
3. Nationalism in Consumer Choices
- Highlighting how Chinese consumers are making purchasing decisions influenced by a sense of nationalism, possibly due to perceived wrongs by the US government.
4. Eek into Apple’s numbers:
- Describing the gradual impact or intrusion of Huawei's Mate 60 sales into Apple's market share or sales figures.
5. Political Tension and Competition:
- Referring to the challenges faced by Apple in China due to both political tensions between the US and China and increased competition, particularly from Huawei.
6. Customizable Action Button:
- Describing a feature in the new iPhone 15 lineup where the silence button has additional controls, such as starting a voice memo or writing a note.
7. Ending an 11-year run :
- Describing the significant change in the iPhone 15 lineup's charging system, highlighting the shift from Apple’s proprietary Lightning charging cable to a USB-C charging cord after 11 years.
8. Debut Shocked Industry Experts:
- Describing the surprising introduction of Mate 60 Pro’s 5G Kirin 9000s processor, which raised questions among industry experts given the efforts to restrict China’s access to foreign chip technology.
9. Perceived National Security Concerns
- Referring to concerns related to national security that are seen as the basis for efforts to restrict China’s access to foreign chip technology.
10. Continued Interest in Mate 60:
- Emphasizing that consumer interest in Huawei’s Mate 60 is expected to persist, potentially affecting Apple's market share in China.
I struggled with understanding the use of Expression in the text. I need to review this topic.
Grammar
I realised Overall, this article uses English grammar well. This article provides information about the decline in iPhone 15 sales in China and provides context regarding the factors that may have influenced it, such as political tensions between the US and China, China's difficult economic situation, and competition from Chinese device manufacturers, especially Huawei. This article also includes a comparison of iPhone 15 sales in China with sales in the United States, as well as providing some details about the new features of the iPhone 15.
Vocabulary Usage
word : “amid” (Preposition)
- Definition: surrounded by; in the middle of.
- example : our dream home, set amid magnificent rolling countryside
In this context, "shrink" means to decrease or become smaller. It indicates a reduction in the sales of iPhones in China.
"Floundering" means struggling or experiencing difficulties. It describes the challenging state of the Chinese economy mentioned in the context.
“Proprietary" means exclusive to a particular company or owner. Here, it describes the Lightning charging cable, which is unique to Apple.
Summary Session Evaluation
The session provided valuable insights into effective news writing language. I now feel more confident in integrating essential elements into my writing.
Reflection and Application
I intend to practice using Unique expressions and passive voice in my next writing assignment to improve my understanding of this structure.
I will do some focused exercises from my grammar workbook to overcome my preparation difficulties.
I will incorporate the new vocabulary I learned into my next blog post to enrich my writing.
Headline: iPhone sales in China shrink as US political tensions grow
Lead:
Sales for the iPhone 15 are down 4.5% in China compared to iPhone 14 sales in the first two weeks after its launch, according to Counterpoint Research. Separately, Bloomberg reported on Monday financial firm Jefferies said iPhone 15 sales dropped by a double-digit percentage following strong customer demand for Huawei’s new Mate 60 smartphone line.
5W+1H
• What: Demand for Apple's new iPhone 15 lineup is weaker in China than for last year's models, according to analysts.
• Why: The reasons for the weaker demand include a floundering Chinese economy, a struggling housing market, more competition from higher-end vendors in China, particularly Huawei, and nationalism among Chinese consumers who are gravitating towards the Mate 60 in response to perceived US government wrongdoing.
• When: Sales for the iPhone 15 are down 4.5% in China compared to iPhone 14 sales in the first two weeks after its launch.
• Where: The weaker demand is concentrated in China, which is Apple's largest market behind the US.
• Who: The weaker demand is affecting both Apple and Chinese consumers. Apple is losing sales, while Chinese consumers are having fewer choices when it comes to high-end smartphones.
• How: The weaker demand is impacting Apple's stock price, which fell 0.08% following the reports.
By line: News by researcher CNN reporter
Editorial: The weaker demand for the iPhone 15 in China is a sign of the increasing challenges that Apple is facing in the country.
Voice and Tone:
The voice and tone of the news story about the weaker demand for the iPhone 15 in China is objective, informative, and neutral. The article does not express any opinions or biases, and it simply presents the facts of the situation.
The article uses a formal tone, which is appropriate for a news story. It is also concise and to the point. The article does not use any jargon or technical language, and it is easy to understand for a general audience.
Overall, the voice and tone of the news story is professional and appropriate. It is clear that the author is trying to inform the reader about the situation without expressing any personal opinions or biases.
Language and vocabulary:
Quotation:
“We’re seeing a lot of nationalism right now as Chinese consumers who think they’ve been wronged by the US government and sanctions are gravitating toward the Mate 60 and that is edging into Apple volumes,” Jeff Fieldhack.
“Apple made a lot of gains during its launch period last year, where it became number one in China,”
“Things looked strong but now, with the political tension and competition, that is a reason for concern.”
Paragraph Structure
Coherence and Flow:
Coherence and flow of both news is the level of sales of I Phone 15 in China which has decreased in sales by 4.5 percent and the most experienced decline in sales of I phone is the series plus which decreased by 10 percent, compared to I Phone 14 sales and it can be said that I phone 15 sales are not selling well in China. This is because the Chinese economy is having housing market problems and sales competition from various higher-end vendors that are sold in China, especially from the Huawei brand where this product is an original product made in China. Chinese citizen prefers to buy products made in their own country.
Topic Sentence:
Sales of the iPhone 15 fell 4.5% in China compared to sales of the iPhone 14 in the first two weeks after its lunch. The Plus series fared even worse with a 10 percent drop in sales.
Use of Subheadings:
‘Demand for Apple’s new iPhone 15 lineup is weaker in China than for last year’s models, according to analysts.’
Logical Sequence:
This news article has all the structures contained in the news text because this news article has language features, grammar, vocabulary usage, summary session evaluation, reflection and application, headline, contains 5W+1H elements, by line, editorial, voice and tone, and the last one is language and vocabulary (quotation).
Transition:
There are no transitions in this news article.
Inclusion of Multimedia:
This news article uses video as supporting media to express the meaning of the news conveyed. The following is a screenshot of the video footage:
The source of this video is from CNN and there is a small description about this video that is (Three things to know if you’re going to upgrade to iPhone 15). This video is 2 minutes 12 seconds long that explains the new iPhone 15 features created by Apple product and the things to know if you’re going to upgrade to iPhone 15.
Conclusion:
In this news article, it can be concluded that the effect of the decline in sales of iPhone 15 products is due to competition between higher-end vendors of various mobile products in the Chinese market and struggle housing market in selling the iPhone 15 product itself. Because most of the Chinese people prefer to buy Huawei products, which are mobile phone products made in their own country (China).
Recommendations:
Suggested Improvements:
There is no suggestion for this news article because the text structure of this news article is appropriate.
