A3 Compare two theories of first/second language acquisition. The process by which humans acquire the capacity to distinguish properly as well as produce and use words to understand and communicate with others is known as first language acquisition. It focuses mainly on how infants pick up their native language‚ including syntax and some extensive vocabulary items‚ having so little input. We can distinguish many theoretical approaches towards the first language learning process. Behaviourists‚
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Effects of Google Translate on Vocabulary Acquisition and Reading Comprehension Abstract With the rapid development of technology‚ more modern ways are applied to English learning. Though technology towards language learning has been extensively studied in recent years‚ the influences of online translation are seldom examined. This study investigates the effects of Google translate on English vocabulary acquisition and article comprehension. It was hypothesized that Google translate can improve
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As a general rule‚ mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are value destructive for shareholders. Demergers or spin-offs are value accretive. In simple English‚ that means‚ avoid the shares of an acquiring company. But there may be money making opportunities in the companies being demerged or spun off. There is a difference between a merger and an acquisition. Mergers are rare‚ as they happen between two companies that are equal in size and reach. Both companies lose their individual identities‚ and a
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Impact of Mergers & Acquisitions on Human Resource: A Global Prospective Shilpie chakravarty Tanvi Gaur Abstract: To achieve competitive advantage‚ merger and acquisition (M&A) has become a strategic option for organizations. A phenomenal change has been witnessed in India in recent years‚ owing to the liberal reforms executed by the Government of
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Demetri Posey Prof. Sanjay Jain Monday‚ May 11 2015 Roche’s acquisition of Genentech 1. Roche is seeking to acquire the 44% of Genentech that it doesn’t own yet because it would create new opportunities for Roche and the ability to work together on a much broader scale. Also‚ Roche’s managers were highly aware that in 2015 their product licensing agreement with Genentech was going to expire. This agreement previously gave Roche the accessibility to many of Genentech’s new innovative products
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The best predictor of success in second language acquisition is motivation Benjamin Woelders University of Queensland S4274972 The following essay will look into the importance of motivation as a predictor of success in second language acquisition. The report will critically analysis some popular theories of motivation and allow of a better understanding to the different types of motivation. Moreover‚ the report will use the scholarly journals of other scholars who have actively tested and
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build its brand premium to compete with large competitors. Sylvania’s products were priced 15% lower than their rivals Philips‚ Osram‚ and GE. Sylvania’s brand‚ which makes high-end products‚ was diluted because of this. If Havell has a successful acquisition of Sylvania‚ then they can raise the price of Sylvania’s products to compete with their competitors. This will establish a brand premium.(Rothaermel‚ F‚ 2017). If they can find a way to produce goods at a lower cost by utilization of resources in
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Merger and Acquisition accounting in the UK and their effects to stock prices by Yan Shao 2006 A Dissertation presented in part consideration for the degree of MA in Finance and Investment Abstract There has been considerable controversy surrounding the accounting practices for mergers and acquisitions. The focus of this controversy has been on the differences in financial statements that arise under the two accounting methods: merger (pooling-ofinterests) (Add together the book
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Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages‚ Inc. (TESOL) Age‚ Rate and Eventual Attainment in Second Language Acquisition Author(s): Stephen D. Krashen‚ Michael A. Long and Robin C. Scarcella Reviewed work(s): Source: TESOL Quarterly‚ Vol. 13‚ No. 4 (Dec.‚ 1979)‚ pp. 573-582 Published by: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages‚ Inc. (TESOL) Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3586451 . Accessed: 09/01/2013 08:48 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the
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Case 1 General Mills’ Acquisition of Pillsbury from Diageo PLC 1. What are General Mills’ motives for this deal? Estimate the present value of the expected cost savings (synergies). In the spring of 1998 General Mills began studying areas where they could add to the company and advanced a strategy of acquisition-driven growth. General Mills has several motives for pursuing a deal to acquire Pillsbury. Pillsbury was identified as an ideal target due to its ability to complement General Mills’
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