In 2001‚ The American Scholar derived an excerpt from a talk given by Margaret Drabble‚ an English author who stated‚ “Our desire to conform is greater than our respect for objective facts.” This quote declares that as we tend to ignore our logic sense and morals in order to fulfill society’s needs. The desire to not be distinctive can make us cohere with something we normally wouldn’t agree to. As human beings we fall upon this constantly with smoking illegal substances‚ treating others with disrespect
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Importance of Learning English English is an international language. It is used all over the world as the most influential language. The importance of learning English cannot be described in words. Communication‚ acquiring knowledge and having good jobs are impossible without the proficiency in English. We cannot expose our talent‚ quality‚ and efficiency in international sector if we do not know English. Higher education is impossible for those who do not know English well as all the important
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was using what author Judith Baker would consider “home” English. (51) Where as my mom was using what Baker would consider “formal” English. (51) Baker also wrote about “professional” English‚ but that type of English would not have been used in that situation. The whole concept of Judith Baker’s “Trilingualism” is based on the different types of Englishes. Which she states are home‚ formal‚ and professional. (51) In her words home English is what “most students learn at home‚ and most immigrants
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ABSTRACT In studying a foreign language‚ learners could not pay attention to only its pronunciation‚ vocabulary but also its grammar. The learners‚ in fact‚ have to meet grammatical problem about the phrase in English such as: noun phrase‚ adjective phrase‚ prepositional phrase…especially verb phrase. The correct use of verb phrase is complex and difficult problem in English grammar. It requires learners to have a very good knowledge of verbs and how to use them effectively. Therefore‚ in my
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“Press 1” For English Rachel Hoffman Composition II Justin Remeselnik March 17th‚ 2010 One Nation Under English Quick what is the official language of the United States? English right? Wrong. Today in America‚ the melting pot theory has created a nation of millions of immigrants from all over the world. Record numbers of non-English speaking immigrants live their daily lives not having to speak a word of English! And instead of encouraging new immigrants to learn the English needed to
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Ruining the English Language. [Youth Radio]. Available from: http://www.youthradio.org/news/is-texing-ruining-english-language [accessed 4 June 2010] Author‚ A. N.‚ untitled. [accessed 7 June 2010]. Christopher Dawson‚ 2007. Text messaging and the death of the English language. [Zdnet]. Available from: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/education/text-messaging-and-the-death-of-the-english-language/1021
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Changes of short vowels in Early NE. 7. Growth of long monophthongs and diphthongs in Early New English due to vocalisation of consonants 8. Quantitative vowel changes in Early New English 9. Evolution of consonants in Middle English and Early New English 10. Growth of sibilants and affricates 11. Treatment o fricative consonants in Middle English and Early New English 12. Loss of consonants 1. Development of Diphthongs One of the most important sound
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You can also keep up and understand compound sentences and some complex ones. You showed comprehension by asking questions and giving reactions. Beginner (speaking and grammar) Low: You have zero to very limited ability in speaking English. You know very few simple and common words. You speak in words only and never in complete sentences. You speak with mainly verbs only. Middle: You can introduce name and age. You can’t make complete
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and government courses available I was questioned as to whether I would take AP‚ CCC‚ or regular English. Nonchalantly I said “Well AP of course”. My guidence counselor expressed a great deal of discomfort as she explained to me the difficulty of the AP English curriculum. My guidance counselor said “Just so you are aware‚ Mr Sullivan‚ the AP English teacher‚ is a very tough teacher”. After sparring over taking AP English in my senior year I managed to outlast my counselor and signed up for the course
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ABSTRACT Language plays an important role in society. As a phenomenon of society‚ language reflects all the sides of human society naturally. Sexism is a phenomenon that takes a male-as-norm attitude‚ trivializing‚ insulting or rendering women invisible. As a mirror reflecting the society‚ language images the social views and values. The causes of sexism in this thesis are not the language itself but due to the inequality between male and female in such areas as traditional culture‚ religious
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