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In his inauguration speech, Donald Trump vowed to fight “radical Islamic terrorism” (Hizbullah and Al Makmun). This type of labeling offends the Muslim population. President Trump assigned a certain religion to terrorists. Terrorism should be considered separate from religion. President Trump often discussed his “America First” ideology with foreign representatives...
The power of language is a unique ability peculiar to human beings. Although some animals can communicate in non-verbal ways, making different sounds can hardly be called a speech. The language became the primary tool for communication between people, with which thoughts were transmitted from one person to another, from...
Introduction One can hardly imagine the modern world without any language. It would have been impossible to achieve the current level of development in the spheres of economics, culture, and others if people had not had an opportunity to express their thoughts verbally. It is challenging to overestimate the role...
On Language was weekly New York Times Magazine’s regular column that discussed some language-related topics such as new or unusual usages and popular etymology; the very first column was published on February 18, 1979. William Safire, a famous American journalist and columnist, was one of the most well-known and frequent...
Introduction Research in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies (ALDS) is often focused on describing inter-language systems, cognitive mechanisms accounting for the inter-language systems, examination of social, affective as well as neurobiological systems which impact the development of the second language (Bryan, 1988). Research is also used to evaluate the impact...
Introduction This study describes the particular role of marginal modals “ought to” and “need” in the discourse of linguistic issues of present days. Focusing on the reality of the modern flow of grammatical feature in the English language the role of modals seems to be trite. In this respect English-speaking...
Introduction First language or mother tongue is the primary language which children acquire due to the social impact of their environment and their surroundings. Thus, language acquisition is more or less a natural process which occurs in various stages and can be successfully achieved by way of practice. In the...
Discuss William Littlewoods’s point of view on choosing what to teach William Littlewood (1981) argues that language education should reflect the communicative needs of students. The problem is that in many cases, children are supposed to learn mostly about various structural elements of the language. For instance, one can speak...
English and Hindi # Hindu English Comments 1 SOV SVO Unlike in the system of the English language, the system of Hindu presupposes that the subject of the sentence was followed by the object. 2 Place – Adverb – Verb Verb – Place – Adverb In contrast to English, where...
Introduction Diglossia is defined by Fergusson (1959) as a specialized form of study where a specific ancient language is analyzed in the context of comprehending its dynamics for writing and oral works. However, he identifies that the summed up knowledge is not essentially used in day-to-day conversations. This is affirmed...
Linguistics is the study of languages while the language is a medium for communication. The study of phonology and phonetics comprises of three aspects of language namely the form, meaning, and the context of language (Roach 14). The research will be based on the following research question: what is the...
Introduction In order to define the pragmatic function of contrastive discourse markers during conversational exchange, several themes should be revisited. To begin with, it is necessary to define the discourse markers, as well as outline the main classification and characteristics of those. Second, the analysis of theoretical frameworks related to...
Introduction There is no such a thing as a simple word. Severally, misunderstandings have occurred among people as a result of their word diction and argument context. While many people believe that bombastic words make an argument or passing information complex, simple words cause more confusion and impair messages more...
There are several modes of communication in linguistics, including written and spoken words. Each of these modes has a potential list of advantages and disadvantages. In this particular case, one of the quick and easy solutions would be to just call a friend using the telephone. If the subject matter...
Introduction Arabic is the primary language of about 300 million people in North Africa and the Middle East. A recent study found that Arabic is the second most spoken language in Pakistan, the Philippines, and Iran. According to Ayoub (2018), Arabic is the official language in Chad. Minorities speak Arabic...
First Video The first child that we can see in the video is reading from a book, together with an adult. She exhibits some of the common phonological processes when attempting to say the worlds out loud, notably including cluster reduction and reduplication. The former can be observed in most...
Introduction The most widely accepted definition of “literacy” is that it is only a catch-all phrase for reading and writing. According to Darville, “procedures of reading and writing are constituents of forms of social organization – of social practices and the relations among people brought into being by those practices”...
Have you ever wondered what the official language in America is? If the answer is English, then this is the incorrect answer because the U.S. does not have an official language (Cremean). Although it may seem unreasonable and strange, there are specific reasons for not making English or any other...
Introduction Learning a second language provides significant educational and career opportunities for students and represents a wide area of research. English is relevant for Egyptian students since it is often a separate subject of study, and many programs and disciplines are taught in English in the country (Mohamed et al.,...
This paper reflects the importance of Cree communities retaining their language. The Canadian Government recognizes there are endangered native languages and need to be protected. Languages are important to Indigenous communities because they represent their culture, teachings, songs, and stories. These protocols are sacred to their ceremonial value, and this...
Introduction The components of a socio-communicative system serving a particular language community are in certain relationships with each other. Functional relations between the elements of a social and communicative system at one stage or another of the existence of a given language community form a linguistic situation characteristic of this...
One of Rose’s most significant contributions is his profound reappraisal of cognitive analysis and thinking processes. His work suggests that writing is an in-depth mental process that applies thoughtful consideration of word choice and the connotation one is trying to convey. His thought is actively traced throughout the article Hard...
Language is a subtle and multifaceted thing, which many specialists are studying. Grammar can be studied in many different ways. One can distinguish two types of grammar: descriptive and prescriptive. While descriptive grammar describes how the language is used, prescriptive grammar defines how the language should be used by native...
According to Anzaldua, the Chicanas who have grown up speaking Spanish Chicano have concluded that other people spoke Spanish poorly. According to other people, the language has been used by the dominant culture for marginalization. Therefore, it resulted in language differences between the two groups (2950)”. From the above quote,...
There is a well-known model in which three circles of the English language spread: the inner circle, the outer ring, and the expanding circle. Countries of the inner circle are the states in which English is the official and native language for the vast majority of the population. However, even...
The article analyzes the Arabic language’s ‘multiglossia’ since different varieties of the Arabic language exist in the language community, which are used depending on circumstances. The author suggests applying Badawi’s five levels of Contemporary Egyptian Arabic when analyzing the linguistic situation in Egypt. These levels consider sociolinguistic aspects of using...
Introduction There can be few doubts as to the fact that when compared to what is being the case with teaching American literature to native speakers, teaching this literature to non-native speakers poses several different challenges. This is because, it is not only that many non-native speakers often lack the...
Each language in the world demonstrates features of a living organism, as some of them evolve and take new forms, while others gradually disappear and die. Arabic remains one of the most spoken languages globally, and there are several varieties of it. The diversity of Arabic is determined by its...
Introduction The most important reason for learning a new language is to convey information in a certain language. Acquisition of language skills does not entail the use of extensively conscious grammatical regulations or hard drilling as many would think. It instead requires one to be patient since the process is...
All the stories David Phillips told in the video evoked different kinds of emotions: from joy and interest to sadness and sympathy. The reason is that while listening to stories, the brain is filled with neurotransmitters and hormones such as dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and others, the so-called “angel’s cocktail” (TEDx...
Human beings have a tendency to pursue specific hobbies that match their expectations and achievements in life. Writing is one of such pastimes and it allows individuals to think critically and improve their analytical skills. Hall identifies it as the basis upon which a person’s intellect, academic success, and organizational...
A correct speech in the right place and at the right time can change the course of history. The phrase “I have a dream,” is now something more significant than a regular sentence. There is also a place in history for those speeches that failed and considerably lowered their speaker’s...
Amy Tan reflects on the varieties of English she uses as an Asian American. She notes the differences between the grammatically impeccable language she uses in her writing and the often incorrect phrasing she uses when conversing with her mother and husband. Amy’s mother does not possess the same grammatical...
Abstract Newspeak, a language of fiction, was invented by George Orwell. The language was developed during the totalitarian party system to make speech hard to understand thus making speech impossible. Other than the media, newspeak as a language has continued to take over many other sectors today such as the...
Introduction Modern political communications in democratic countries are substantially built on general principles. Such principles are not limited exclusively by the requirements of tolerance but also are dictated by the considerations of political correctness. Nevertheless, when looking at the latter terms, i.e. political correctness, it can be seen that the...
The first issue I am going to analyze is the essence of Linguistics. It is the science that deals with a language, the forms of language, variations, and changes. The language is divided into different categories, each of these spheres is responsible for some certain area of the language studies....
Introduction/Thesis statement The foremost issue, within the theoretical framework of translation-paradigm, has traditionally been considered the fact that the syntactical structure and semiotic mechanisms of Source Languages (SL) often prove irreconcilable with that of Target Languages (TL). Therefore, it does not come as a particular surprise that, while addressing the...
Phonetic Knowledge From the transcriptions, Richard showed that he did not have major problems with producing any sound. Most of the pronunciation errors Richard made were mainly due to excitement. He seemed so carried away with excitement that he mispronounced some words. For instance, he repeatedly left the letter “d”...
Findings in previous studies about the ways that literature can improve the language skills of ESL students Literature has been used over the years as one of the ways of teaching English as a second language. The literature has been incorporated in modern-day technology, such as videos and audios that...
Introduction Communication and sharing information are now seen as the foundation of the development of humanity as well as the primary way for any person to succeed in their life. Therefore, foreign language learning is deeply integrated into the educational system of almost any country. English has become one of...
Topic Teaching literature in a language course to ESL students has been a topic of a lasting debate. Some researchers argue that, even though there can be certain hazards in the use of literature, it helps students to expand their linguistic knowledge and be exposed to cultural peculiarities of people...
Learning a foreign language can pose serious problems for learners. Thailand students are facing this challenge, especially when they go to study in foreign countries. Challenges like pronunciation make it difficult for them to speak and understand English words. With these challenges, English learners prefer a foreigner to teach them...
Introduction At present, one of the detriments of teaching vocabulary in the English Learning Institutions (ELI) is the emergence of mixed-ability classes. As noted by Ansari (2013), a mixed-ability classroom environment is made up of different groups of learners with different learning interests, skills, and abilities. Over the years, EFL...
Introduction English as a second language has proven quite difficult for many students. This has been attributed to the direct influence of their first languages. It is important to point out that it is not only cultural differences that make the students find second languages difficult, but also complex linguistic...
Introduction The English language learners (ELLs) are those individuals who represent a diverse population of students who came from different countries, have a different background, and speak various languages. Mainly, they are united only by the desire to master English. They need some adjustment period to be ready to cope...
Abstract The use of Mobile Assisted Language Learning is becoming common in several schools within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The researcher aimed to determine the effect of Mobile Assisted Learning on the grammatical accuracy of English as a foreign language, Saudi learners. The review of the literature revealed that...
Introduction In his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell used term doublespeak referring to a proclamation that contained two or more ideas with opposite meanings. The aim of doublespeak was to make people believe in something without any real evidence to the truthfulness of the information. Nowadays, companies and advertisers all...
Introduction One of the most promising professions in education is teaching elementary classes to English Language Learner students. There are several reasons for this. First is the possibility of implementing innovative strategies in English learning. Second is the specifics of ELL students and the presence of cultural diversity in the...
Basic Knowledge This book has improved my understanding of communication in three main ways. First, I have learned that language is used in all aspects of human activity, no matter how different the field. The study of the character of utterances and the variety of generic facets of expressions in...
Introduction Oral language is one of the fundamental parts of human development. This aspect is the basis for the formation of reading and writing skills that young children will develop at further stages of development. Having a well-formed foundation in oral speech will also help develop communication, as well as...
The role of language games in infants’ language development during their early years is significant. This became apparent in the 1980s due to the research conducted by Bruner, who studied and was able to demonstrate and prove the social nature of language learning (Grazzani & Brockmeier, 2019). Since then, this...
Languages are typically viewed as the system of signs that allows people to articulate their ideas in a clear manner. However, no language is a monolith, which is proven by the presence of numerous dialects within every language. Although dialects are usually viewed as the characteristics that separate a certain...
In my opinion, language development occurs during a specific time in a person’s life, which is known as a critical period. First language acquisition happens due to exposure to the language between age two and puberty (Hartshorne et al., 2018). After this stage, it becomes more difficult for an individual...
Response 1 Any essay must consider its audience since its purpose is to deliver the author’s message. For second language learners, the writer’s skill to present information in a suitable format is more crucial than others. Even if a learner is able to connect the meaning of a word or...
The communicative approach, also referred to as Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), has occupied the central part of language teaching discussions since the late 1960s. This concept emphasizes problem solving and interactions as the means and final goal of learning a second language (Educopedia Aulas Inglês, 2020). Hence, it stresses essential...
Language is a subject not exempt from misconceptions, some of which are pervasive even among students studying linguistics. In an attempt to alleviate the situation, in the chapter “Nine Ideas About Language,” Harvey A. Daniels (1985) closely investigates nine such misconceptions, relying on compelling arguments and their rather extensive analysis....
Original Paragraph(s) and Description The use of personification in the poem is worth mentioning as it plays an important role in communicating the author’s ideas. The purpose of this literary device is to enhance the meaning of work and add vividness. In his poem, Olzmann gives human characteristics to a...
Indeed, man is the most intelligent creature on earth. Even if it is the only animal endowed with the gift of speech, other animals like the chimpanzee, baboons, monkeys, gorillas, orangutans and bonobos also poses language and the ability to communicate. Language, in this context, refers to an organized open...
Introduction First language is usually learnt during child development and is normally related to the environment in which a child is raised. This is quite different from the way a second language is learnt, within four years of a child’s development, it is highly expected that the language will have...
Standard and Non-Standard Dialects To find out how people make use of both standard and non-standard dialects, I made a decision to observe the conversation between a teacher of English and a student. The teacher uses a standard dialect that is supported by institutions and characterized by proper grammar and...
Introduction In my exploration of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), I came across words with interesting backgrounds and meanings. However, the ones that most interested me were –able, chagrin, and dictionary. Of the words to the left of chagrin, I chose chaft as I wanted to learn more about it....
Introduction The theory of signs proposes that a word never has a particular natural meaning and only acquires one when the people using it come together and agree that the combination of sounds represented by the word indicates a certain object or idea. This, according to Ferdinand de Saussure creates...
Introduction Language never exists separately from the society this is why it can be considered only in terms of culture it belongs to. Each language can be characterized not only by words typical for it, but by certain set of gestures used as means of emphasis in verbal communication. When...
Critical analysis of the literature Culture and SLA The relationship between language and culture can not be clearly defined, though different disciplines have tried to define their similarity and difference. For instance, a second language (L2) acquisition should be structured to incorporate a cultural environment for it to be effective....
Women they say, are the stronger sex. Mainly because even though men are physically the stronger sex, women have been gifted with the uncanny ability to be able to perform multiple tasks that include the duties of men as family providers, whenever the situation calls for it. The gender roles...
Throughout the known history of much of the world, including the regions where the English language originated and developed, society has been dominated and controlled by the patriarchal rule. The resulting product of the Language represents this dominance by means of categorizing the realities of society. Male references in everyday...
Syntax explains how sentences and texts should be formed. There are two categories of syntax that are similar to some extent but display a distinction between themselves as well. They are constituent structure and argument structure of the language. Thus, the constituent structure of the language is the set of...
Content analysis is a term used to refer to the act of altering the symbolic composition of a document from qualitative form to quantitative form. Content analysis may also be described as an example of coding. Coding means compiling similar elements or behaviors into a reduced number of categories. It...
Brain and Language Production Parts of brain There are four parts of the brain, which are the Broca’s area, the Wernicke’s area, the areas known as “the motor cortex and the accurate fasciculus” (Yule, 2010, p. 139). Localization view The ability of the human brain to correlate different aspects of...
Abstract The purpose of the proposed study is the analysis of the difficulties experienced by preschool children when studying letters. The research problem is the identification of a viable approach to promoting young learners’ understanding of the letter-sound correlation. Given this problem, the intervention has been selected that is aimed...
Introduction What is language? We all have a notion that a language is a tool of communication or the main purpose of language is to convey information. Arguably, any answer to this question would certainly involve the word communication. We, therefore, consider language as a tool which the main purpose...
Acquisition A good level of language proficiency corresponds to the ability to successfully communicate in the target language and speak about something in a suitable, precise, and purposeful way. Comprehension and the ability to convey your message is a more critical aspects of good language proficiency than the success of...
Introduction The lais of Marie de France are a collection of 12 romantic narrative It addresses courtly romance and forbidden problems of women ( Caudill, 104). The tales were composed in old French containing style of rhyming couplets, repetition and unifying themes. Authors Biography Marie de France was a poet...
One important role of a country’s education system is to ensure that its students can compete favorably in the international job market. To achieve this, the education system must emphasize the topics of relevance like technology, management, ethics and above all languages which act as the tool of communication that...
Thai students often have problems with using the English grammar constructions and tenses because they do not use inflected forms of the verb in their language. Thus, much attention should be paid to the additional practice in using Past Simple constructions and verb inflections by Thai students (Swan & Smith,...
Introduction The debate of whether language is acquired through learning or due to innate biological factors has been a topic of discussion in psychology and linguistics for centuries. While some argue that language is an innate skill, others contend that it is learned through experiences. As for me, a child...
Introduction This case study report examines Lilly, a Year 1 student, and her reading development. The data set contains Lilly’s reading of the book “Room on the Broom,” her retelling summary, and her responses to comprehension tests. Regarding the goals and content of the NSW English K–10 Syllabus (2022), Lilly’s...
Introduction English is required in Puerto Rico’s public institutions, while Spanish is the dominant language there. In this regard, teaching English in Puerto Rico is very important and requires taking into account the specifics of the language situation on the island. Teachers must consider the unique features of teaching English...
Justification of Curriculum The prevalence of social challenges, such as drug abuse in urban learning environments, has negatively impacted learning in various grades. Students experience a myriad of physical, social, and psychological problems as a result of the aforementioned social challenges. As a result, they have difficulty learning English in...
How RTI and MTSS Frameworks Support ELLs in Reading RTI (Response to Intervention) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) are frameworks for identifying and supporting struggling learners. RTI/MTSS is an effective framework for providing targeted interventions to struggling students, including ELLs (English Language Learners). However, implementing RTI/MTSS in schools with...
Introduction It is essential to note that learning a language is one of the most critical aspects of acquiring skills for people. The reason is that it allows them to interact with each other and creates significant opportunities in their later life. Children who quickly learn their first language can...
Introduction Credibility is an essential writing quality that captures and maintains the reader’s attention and engagement. Presenting and developing effective argumentation through an appropriate tone and proper references is vital for good writing. However, some credibility qualities might be more difficult for a writer to achieve than others. Applying the...
Introduction Diversity and multiculturalism have become essential characteristics of modern American society. The United States has been referred to as the ‘melting pot’ of cultures, religions, and ethnicities, but the current approach to language policy and multilingualism is not reflective of such a title. While the government has taken some...
Background The student is 18 and his first language is Thai. The level of the student’s proficiency is elementary. The learner has quite significant vocabulary but his writing and grammar are poor. The young man is learning English as he wants to master the language to obtain a well-paid job...
Language learning represents a major challenge for non-native speakers. Therefore, programs providing additional options for developing ESL skills are particularly helpful in building the required level of language proficiency. The Dual Language Learning program provides an immersive experience for children who are still learning their first language and, therefore, develop...
Amy Tan, an American author of Chinese origin, in her essay “Mother Tongue,” highlights her understanding of the difference in language depending on the subject and the field of application. Interestingly, in her life, she uses one English with her mother, another in work situations, and the one her mother...
For ages, people have used the art of storytelling to transmit culture, information, and wisdom from one generation to the next. Baba has been working with them to educate a group of third graders on the craft of storytelling for several years (Lakusta et al. 162). In this essay, I...
Introduction Language behavior defines how humans develop verbal communication. Language is acquired like any other skill and is gained from the surroundings and reinforced by responses. Babies achieve philological milestones by showing understanding and producing various sounds. Discussion Dialectal indicators successfully mark the development of a child through different stages....
Introduction The most frequently spoken language in the United States is English, which has long served as the nation’s official tongue. It is employed for official business and communication. Making English the national language of the United States has sparked several discussions since the US does not have an official...
It is important to note that the purpose of the given comparative essay is to analyze the sentence and language use. The texts of interest include Andrew Jackson’s speech to Congress on Indian Removal with Michael Rutledge’s “Samuel’s Memory.” The comparison below will begin with the analysis of language use...
Introduction The role of talk in supporting early years students from English as an Additional Language (EAL) backgrounds in understanding and remembering a simple story is an important aspect of language development. As such, various methods and theories have supported the use of talk in the classroom to support EAL...
Introduction Creating a language-rich environment is a complex process that requires significant effort at each stage. To study a foreign language, a student must put forth the effort, so having the desire and knowledge of why they are doing it is crucial. When it comes to school-age students, it is...
Official language is a special language that has a privileged legal status in the state or international organizations, in the international sphere of activity. Accordingly, the official language is used for office work, legal proceedings, official correspondence in public administration, lawmaking and representative activities. Moreover, public statements, communications and speeches...
Introduction Nowadays, people have become more aware of the types of developmental differences and tend to spread such information. Among the developmental disabilities that used to be not well-recognized by the general public is autism, which is mainly characterized by relatively slower learning of language and cognitive skills and impulsivity....
Introduction Humanities is the field that examines human expression. However, while other approaches are based on psychological, sociological, and biological explanations, humanities encompass a more analytical and subjective approach. Language, art, and philosophy are among the branches included in this subject, elements that lack objectivity but provide an overview of...
Introduction A quote from NASA’s article published in 2021 devoted to Katherine Johnson holds that “from her humble West Virginia roots to leading humankind to the Moon, the accomplishments of Katherine Johnson can be measured beyond the numerical problems she solved for NASA” (“Katherine Johnson’s STEM Contributions Marked on her...
Introduction In this text, the central idea is linguistic integration. It is about how the language spoken in the family plays a role in forming the child’s language. In other words, it is about how language is included in migrant families. Immigrants’ English language differs from native speakers, but this...
Introduction It should come as no surprise that people from various cultural backgrounds have quite varied perspectives, ideas, and methods that they might use to alter an organization significantly. It is critical to understand how to create successful Business Communication Across Cultures in order to optimize international cooperation. The impact...
Introduction The general area that is important to study is formulated by questions about the influence of language on the person and on psychological processes. This area is vital under the general aspect, namely second language acquisition (SLA), as it forms the basis for understanding these issues. It includes the...
What It Means by Good Comprehension Instruction Takes Place Before, During, and After Reading Effective or good comprehension instruction means helping students or learners become metacognitive, strategic, and independent readers who can develop, utilize, and control various comprehension strategies to ensure they understand what they read. This objective is achieved...
Reading is one of the most complex and significant forms of human mental activity that performs psychological and social functions. In order to read correctly and at high speed, the coordinated work of several analyzers is needed: visual, speech motor, and speech hearing (Olulade et al., 2020). The process of...
Based on the information from the table provided, from the main lexical categories of words, the child uses nouns more often, utilizing not only monosyllabic but also two-syllable words. This suggests that the objects that are called are most often of an objective nature, and it is easier for the...
Many school systems in the English-speaking world use English for school activities and communication. Simultaneous or dual language learner (DLL) is a term used to describe children under the age of three who learn their first and second languages at the same time. When the language spoken at home is...
Introduction Literacy is a complex subject due to its importance and ambiguity. The significance of literacy is evident from the requirements modern society places on its members. It is expected from virtually every individual that they can communicate effectively via reading and writing. Meanwhile, the ambivalent nature stems from the...
Language and Identity Identity is a complex concept that includes countless facets and aspects. Shahrebabaki (217) describes it as stemming “from the Latin word idem, which means sameness.” In different contexts, this “sameness” can vary semantically and has various features. In the meantime, language belongs among the most vital identifying...
Introduction. Oral Language This component implies the ability to communicate and transmit information through speaking and listening. Often, in children, it appears due to imitation of adults. For example, they hear the everyday speech of their parents and remember the names of things and phenomena. Oral language learning strategies include...
Although online courses force students to face many difficulties, they also open up many opportunities. Professionals recognize that educational technologies as a means of regular improvement can be useful and motivating. Teachers and tutors are looking for advanced methods to facilitate the learning procedure, which online courses are. In the...
There are a plethora of studies on the efficiency of various interventions and programs for English language learners (ELLs), yet their real-life applications require a thorough assessment of each specific situation. Exploring such proposals may provide significant insight into their applicability in a teacher’s specific learning environment, making reflections an...
Introduction The three main theories of language development are the nature theory (Chomsky), the nurture theory (Skinner) and the interactionist perspective. Chomsky’s theory points to the innate abilities of individuals to interact through language. This capability is due to a language acquisition device which is a hypothetical mental module that...
Human civilization is predicated on the principle of collaboration. We collaborate in multi-ethnic groups, with relatives and confidants, and with new people, we have not encountered before. Nevertheless, we are unified in our participation in social interactions be conditioned on commonly agreed notions that determine how certain group members need...
Introduction Language is a method for exchanging information in societal structure. Conversation internalization is described through the linguistic structure. Through language, people maintain their society’s heritage, culture, value, memory, unique forms of reasoning, purpose, and manifestation. Social justice preservation, effective leadership, resolution of conflicts, rehabilitation, and ecological sustainability depends on...
Many kinds of people with differences in race, ethnicity, and social status speak the same language. However, depending on their background, they will use the varieties of the language that challenge the concept of Standard Language Ideology (SLI). According to Kircher and Fox (2021), SLI is a socially constructed hierarchy...
The Problem of the Teachers and Students In connection with the transition to communicative learning, the possibilities of a foreign language have increased in solving the urgent tasks of modern society in the field of educating the younger generation and increasing the educational, educational, and developing potential of the subject...
Introduction Exploring socio-historical elucidation for distinctions linking worldwide English variants has pushed language differences into the limelight. However, up to now, there have been limited large-scale empirical assessments of non-standard British linguistics, and essentially none of the languages authenticated in the specific parts of Britain produced the key establishment populations...
The alphabetic principle is a fundamental ability that involves reading and writing by associating letters with their sounds. For most children, learning and using the alphabetic code requires time and dedication. When educating children to understand the alphabetic principle, explicit phonics instruction, and extended practice are critical. Learning that pronunciation...
Father, mother, banana, hello, and lollipop are among the first words that a child learns to pronounce. The adult spellings for these words are dad, mom, banana, hello, and lollipop. A child would pronounce these words in various forms as listed. The pronunciation of dad by kids is dada, daddy,...
Raciolinguistic ideology was born from European colonialism, and it suggests that language and race are correlated, which leads to a deficiency of language practices among racialized communities. According to historians, colonialism “resulted in the uneven development of forms of capitalism across the world and the destruction and/or transformation of other...
Popular culture is undergoing shifts and changes that are reshaping how we experience it, where we experience it, and what our experience of it means for the ways we engage with our lives (331). The changes have been impacted by the transformation of technology that has provided for digital platforms...
Belleview Park and Avenue The origin of the word Belleview comes from the combination of two words: belle and view. In French, ‘belle’ means ‘beautiful’ and, in general, this word is often associated with women. French speakers associate it with softness, lightness and purity. These characteristics are often attributed to...
Different theories of language development contribute to language acquisition in diverse ways. According to Skinner’s operant conditioning theory, children learn words when they receive rewards (Human Language Development, 2016, para. 2). For example, when a child is hungry, they discover the word ‘eat’. A child receives something to eat when...
Introduction Arabic language has three different forms, namely, classical, or Quranic Arabic, modern, or standard Arabic, and colloquial, or daily Arabic. With 420 million people speaking the language globally, Arabic is one of the most commonly spoken languages globally. In addition, about 28 countries use Arabic as an official language,...
Introduction The creation of a scenario centered on the Common European Framework of Reference (CERF) is essential for establishing a discourse on what must be taught via the use of a language for communication. In this scenario, migrants have problems acquiring a basic understanding of the English language, particularly in...
Introduction Due to better global education opportunities that students have during the current century, it has become increasingly common for students from various continents to interact with each other through education. International scholarship programs have been essential in enabling students to travel from their native countries to foreign ones in...
Introduction Linguistic science pays significant attention to the differences in language processing among people from different linguistic backgrounds in today’s globalized world. Formulaic sequences are word combinations that have their structure, stored, and reproduced holistically with a specific meaning, such as idiom, proverb, or collocations (Puimège & Peters, 2019). The...
The paper focuses on the topic of English as a lingua franca (ELF) and the idea of its replacement of English as a Foreign Language (EFF) in the curriculum. It was written in 2016 by Tünde Nagy from the Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Department of Humanities. The author is...
Skinner proposed a linguistic development theory referred to as operant conditioning. He believed this involves giving children rewards when they use language practically. For instance, if a child learns the word “drink” and pronounces it correctly when thirsty, their parent or guardian should provide them with something to drink. This...
Bremner’s Article Analysis “The death truck: how a solution to Mexico’s morgue crisis created a new horror” by Matthew Bremner is a catchy headline. I would have scrolled past it if it were not for the intriguing title. The article did not deter me because it has an exciting topic...
When assimilation and multiculturalism, two contradicting styles, are used together, they provide a very well-anchored discourse of a text. Rosa uses these two elements in her book “Looking Like a Language, Sounding Like a Race” to show how language and race impact Latinos in Chicago and the general US. The...
Introduction Literary genres refer to linguistic conventions that operate within specific contexts and possess similar text structures, purposes, and functions. As a result, genre analysis evaluates the communicative styles and techniques adopted by speakers to achieve their goals. Genre analysis also looks into the texts’ descriptive elements and how the...
Research Methodology The current study explores the topic of errors that Egyptian EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners make. The research focuses on morphological errors in applying affixes and a separate group of population – senior secondary students. The research problem is an understanding of the morphological aspect of...
Each person’s language is unique, as it is a communication mechanism with many subjective determinants, including the accent. According to the public, accent spoils the language, and there are many sites where they offer services to eliminate it. However, the accent is, at the same time, a manifestation of the...
Name of study Research question/purpose Research design Sampling Data collection methods Data analysis and results Quality of study and summary. Reason for rating Using University students’ L1 as a resource: Translanguaging in a Puerto Rican ESL classroom. The study determines the effectiveness of employing two languages, Spanish and English for...
Mother Tongue by Amy Tan is a short story that discloses the author’s thoughts on the role of the language being spoken as a native or a second language in the life of a speaker. The story brings awareness to the widespread bias towards the Asian community and other origins,...
Introduction Acquisition of a native language appears as an automated process, and it is presumed that once it happens, it becomes immune to change. However, there are these individuals who routinely make use of more than one language, and or reside in a bilingual environment. Attrition research documents that in...
While slang and dialect may seem similar, they represent two distinct scales of linguistic difference. Slang refers to the informal, unsupported institutionally term groups that are usually recently introduced and change rapidly. Individuals’ slang may indicate their belonging to a certain social class, particularly pertinent to groups with a degree...
The most effective approach to engaging students in active speaking in a foreign language is the use of various communicative activities. The latter allows the teacher to create an environment of real communication. Spontaneous communication in the classroom occurs when the learning situation turns into a natural situation (Bachelor, 2017)....
First of all, it is worth highlighting that testing affects all the main aspects of language use, namely oral and written speech. In order to objectively consider the entire system, it is necessary to analyze each of the criteria in detail. First of all, teachers evaluate expressive oral speech, which...
Introduction Baecher et al. article was chosen because it presents the challenges encountered in planning the language objectives, particularly in content-based English as a Second Language instruction. The authors argue that in the PreK-12 ESL context, the teacher gives instructions to the learners with little or no preparation in the...
American Sign Language (ASL) is a unique and structured way of communicating. ASL has developed as a combination of Old French Sign Language and Old American Sign Language (Moore and Levitan 37). The former was brought by Laurent Clerc, whereas the latter is an indigenous sign language used on Martha’s...
The importance of language in the life of a person and society and the functions that it carries is an essential aspect of the existence of humanity. It preserves the spiritual and cultural values of people. Through language, people express their thoughts, express emotions. The words of outstanding people are...
The notion that people who have lived in a country for some time and still struggle with the language do not understand the realities of this country is not new. The idea that the inability to speak the language fluently handicaps an individual in all spheres of life is deeply...
Introduction The reflection critically focuses on my personal learning experience, which shall remain memorable throughout my learning course. My native language is Arabic, and most students begin learning the English language as early as they advance from grade three. Even though our institutions attempt to avail the best learning resources...
Foreign language proficiency has an enormous number of advantages, from memory improvement to confidence in conversations with foreigners. It is a useful tool, which can be helpful for every person. In addition, it is important to understand that language skills are needed almost everywhere nowadays. Even if the person does...
Abstract A substantial body of research findings in the field of language teaching and learning report that the successful use of one’s native language (L1) can facilitate the acquisition of a second language (L2) (Almoayidi, 2018). The growing desire to learn an additional language has resulted in many English as...
Introduction Effective communication refers to an individual’s ability to convey information to other parties more effectively as well as efficiently. Leaders who have good verbal nonverbal cues and excellent written communication skills assist in sharing information with their followers. According to DuBrin (2015), effective communication is more than just sharing...
Abstract This essay presents a case study of the variety of English spoken within Labrador and Newfoundland in Canada. Following a quantitative analysis of the data collected, I was able to monitor the frequencies of the use of the Inuit English variable, verbal –s, and develop the primary factor associated...
Introduction Today’s classrooms provide a diverse environment with increased opportunities for teachers and students to learn. Most often, many institutions across the globe use the English language as a medium of exchange during the instructional processes. As a result, there is a need for the teachers and other instructors to...
Summary According to the YouTube video by Amochi013 (2014, Jan 9), when babies reach 4 months, they have the ability to read and understand the movement of lips. These actions form the transition to the first stage of the baby’s language development (Amochi013 2014, Jan 9). In the bubbling stage,...
Contextualization There is a significant number of factors that affect and shape the identity of the individuals, including language, culture, ethnicity, race, and other defining features. These parameters are closely interconnected and determine the social behavior and perception of people. In particular, language has been explained as an indicator of...
Writing skills are essential in many areas of human activity, such as interpersonal communication or seeking a job. Being an experienced and proficient writer opens many doors and helps with various issues. Therefore, evaluating writing skills can bring many benefits to people who seek to analyze their strengths and weaknesses...
