Reading has many advantages. It gives us pleasure‚ increases our knowledge and sharpens our intellect. In the words of Francis Bacon‚ “Reading maketh a full man; conference a ready man and writing an exact man.” By reading‚ one becomes a complete man. One develops a comprehensive personality. One acquires knowledge and wisdom. Books widen our outlook on men and matters. By reading good books‚ we acquire noble habits. Reading is a source of great pleasure. It gives us a sense of satisfaction. It
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Brazer Bozlak 03113623 2011-07-20 LA 202 – OL8 The importance of the English language The English language is finally accepted as the universal language of the world and stands today as the common means of communication among members of different countries‚ cultures and communities. Moreover‚ English is also the international language of diplomacy‚ business‚ science‚ technology‚ banking‚ computing‚ medicines‚ engineering‚ tourism etc. It is understood and spoken almost everywhere in the
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knows the importance of English language in today’s world‚ importance of English language in our society and importance of English in daily life.The importance of English language in non spoken countries as well importance of English language in Pakistan increases day by day.As we know importance of English in communication is become very important day by day.As the second language we could never ask for questions why even the kids are already learned with the English language. Since elementary to college
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speak proper English. This story describes how she uses rhetorical strategies to make her argument‚ while also criticizing cultural standards. The story states that the Amy Tan writes of the different Englishes she uses in her life and illustrates the innumerable ways that people express themselves‚ depending on who they are with‚ and their needs. The audience Tan is trying to reach are people that are ignorant of the fact that people like Amy’s mother who speak “broken” English most of the
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Linguistic imperialism occurs when the language of a large or dominant population or the language of power transfers to other people in the same or neighboring areas. There are many types of linguistic imperialism and many causes of it. Causes include immigration‚ conquest‚ trade and cultural superiority. The spread of religions that transcend local cultures and languages can also cause linguistic imperialism. Such changes in language can be forced or can take place through natural changes. Acts
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English is the most widely used universal language in the world and so it is no surprise that there will be many external influences from other languages. It continues to change and evolve as the years go on. There are many external influences that effects how language changes. An individual can choose if they want to follow the influences or choose to stick to what is to be believed as Standard English. It’s no secret that TV has had a great influence on the modern culture. TV often sets trends
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INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1. LINGUISTIC SITUATION IN OLD ENGLISH AND MIDDLE ENGLISH PERIOD 1.1 The development of Futhark 1.1.1 The runic alphabet as an Old Germanic writing tradition 1.1.2 Old English literature in the period of Anglo-Saxon ethnic extension 1.2 Linguistic situation in the Middle English 1.2.1 Linguistic situation in Medieval England after the Norman Conquest 1.2.2 Dialectal Diversity in the Middle English Period 1.3 The Middle English corpus 1.3.1 Geoffrey Chaucer and his lending
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Introduction: It has been almost two centuries that English education was introduced in India and since then it has been playing an important role in our national life‚ not to mention our educational system. Most people believe that the then British rulers needed some cheap native clerks who could work in their offices much like what Lord Macaulay called “a class of people‚ Indian in blood and color‚ but English in taste‚ in opinions‚ in morals and in intellect”. But I personally don’t hold this
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English as a Global Language International English is the concept of the English language as a global means of communication in numerous dialects‚ and also the movement towards an international standard for the language. It is also referred to as Global English‚[1] World English‚ Common English‚ Continental English‚ or General English. Sometimes‚ these terms refer simply to the array of varieties of English spoken throughout the world. Sometimes‚ "international English" and the related terms above
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It is unquestionable that English today enjoy a significant status as the most worldwide spoken language. It becomes part of daily life of many people for many reasons: enjoyment‚ academic‚ economic‚ and other purposes. It is spoken throughout the world either as a first or second language‚ not only with English speakers‚ but with people of different first languages. Crystal (1994) describes its status as ‘global language’ where it started to have ‘a special role that is recognized in every country
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