English as a Global Language – Debating the future of world English with references to Cristal‚ Phillipson and Reid. Introduction The aim of this essay is to explore the positions of Cristal‚ Phillipson and Reid and to consider how to address and how not to address the global language situation. There have been many different opinions expressed by academic linguistics as to weather the spread of one dominant language is an advantage or a disadvantage
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the California English Language Development Test (CELDT)? The CELDT is a test that measures how well a student can listen‚ speak‚ read‚ and write in English. California state law requires that the CELDT be given each year to English Learners (students who do not speak English fluently). What is the purpose of the CELDT? The purpose of this test is: • To identify new students in kindergarten through grade 12 who are English Learners. • To monitor student progress in learning English. • To help decide
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In the 21st century‚ the evolution of the English language is occurring at an alarming rate. With the blending of cultures and religions and the advent of new technology‚ such as cellphones‚ and global messaging software‚ the basic core of the language is beginning to change. Slangs and shortened versions of words‚ are becoming universally accepted. Some of this is likely to be just trend or fashion‚ but with a new emphasis on speed and transfer of data‚ many of these new word forms will be permanent
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Inglés Como La Lengua Oficial: ¿necesidad o formalidad? English As The Official Language: necessity or formality? America is a nation that‚ from its founding‚ has had a distinguishing quality that no other country in the world shares. This quality has been the willingness to accept people of all different cultures as citizens of the country without forcing them to change who they are. How often have you seen the translations on the backs of shampoo bottles and instruction manuals and become annoyed
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Influences on the English Language The English language is a changing language‚ and it has always been one. An English speaker from the twelfth-century would not have understood the English from the seventeenth-century‚ and vice versa. Now‚ no one would be surprised if you ordered a _filet mignon_ instead of beef filet at a restaurant. And‚ if you visit the little village Utterby in Lincolnshire‚ you are visiting a town named by the Vikings. Although these words entered the English language centuries ago
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speak a language other than English at home.” Many people assume that English is the official language of the U.S‚ because the majority of the country speaks the language. The United States has not declared an official language‚ at least not yet. Having an official language provides a common bond of unity‚ but it also has a downside. Since America is very diverse‚ having a national dialect can bring hardships to those of different languages. While it is necessary for immigrants to learn English to function
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English as a Global Language English is fast becoming the dominant means by which the world is able to communicate. It is being referred to as the global language as it is seen as a common means for interaction between different countries. This new phenomena can be seen in a positive light because the use of English as a common language brings efficiency and greater understanding. Growth and development are not tolerant of differences and English becomes a means for international expansion. Nonetheless
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WR097 Mar 3‚ 2013 Leo Zhang Funny‚ Attractive and Entertaining: Richard Lederer’s “English Is a Crazy Language” After Richard Lederer retired in 1989‚ he wrote a book about how crazy English is. Because he had taught English for many years‚ he used many interesting comments to writes “English Is a Crazy Language‚” the opening chapter of his book. In the sixth paragraph of the essay “English Is a Crazy Language‚” the author‚ Richard Lederer uses many kinds of rhetorical techniques. The use of
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PAPERWORK ENGLISH SMART CAMP 2012 ABSTRACT : English in Camp is the gathering of targeted students who are confined to a designated place to participate in the activities planned. While doing so‚ students are instructed‚ encouraged and motivated to use the English language in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. The objectives of the program include inculcating the love of the English language in the participants. Furthermore the program is engineered to stimulate the students’ interest in the
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English Language Learners Cooperative groups are used as a strategy for teaching ELL students. This strategy has been proven effective for teaching content material as well as a second language. In a cooperative group situation students are each given the opportunity to speak and participate. As students work in a group with their peers they can observe the natural conversational language. These face-to-face interactions will promote language skills among students that are learning English
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