The Webster’s New World College Dictionary (Agnes 1999‚397) defines dialect as “a form or variety of a spoken language including the standard form‚ peculiar to a region‚ community‚ social group‚ occupational… and although it includes the standard form of language spoken by the region‚ community…it differs from it in matters of pronunciation‚ syntax …”. But somehow‚ the Caribbean dialect has been a form of expression which has still not been widely accepted or respected by people living within the
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The Oxford English Dictionary defines conflict as "a state of opposition ... the clashing of opposed principles...the opposition of incompatible wishes or needs". Change is "the act or an instance of making or becoming different." It is not surprising‚ then‚ that organisations experience tensions when new strategies are introduced‚ as it is at just such times that established principles and methods are most likely to be challenged‚ altered or jettisoned. The present environment in
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UNIT 2 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT HUMA215 by Kendra M Hutchins AIU Online Abstract Before our modern day ‚ Latin was spoken among the most educated. Written literature was in Latin. The origins of language is an important aspect of our culture. We write and speak to get points across. The President of the United States makes his arguments to the Senate and other countries by using English. If we were in the period of time‚ everything important would be in Latin. The journey of language was not
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INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS ENCO 1103 SECTION 1 TITLE: LANGUAGE BARRIER TO COMMUNICATION NABILAH BINTI JAMAL NOORILAHI 1411316 PROFFESOR NURAIHAN BINTI MAD DAUD 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background of Study In this era of globalisation‚ miscommunication still happens in every day life. Oxford dictionary defined miscommunication as failure to communicate adequately. The grounds of communication is to convey a message from one person to some other. Miscommunication happens to everyone‚ whether they
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The evolution of the English language `Old English modern English` `An 1 twa 2 thri 3 feower 4 fif 5 sex 6 seofen 7 eahta 8 nighon 9 tyn 10` Vagaries in pronunciation Often whistle singing king coming islands species queue ` Am-bri Apartment-flat arguiment-row babay carriage-pram bathroom-loo can-tin chopped beef-mincie cookie-buiscuit corn-maize diaper –nappy elevator-lift band aid –plaster eraser-rubber flashlight-torch fries-chips gas-petrol guy-chap/bloke highway-motorway hood(car)-bonnet
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English can be used as a language in any part of the world. This is because at least a few people in each locality would know the language. Though these people might not have the same accent as others‚ the language at least will be understandable. There are various reasons for the importance of English language. They are listed below. 1. Travel: When a person travels to another part of the world either for the sake of business or even as a tourist‚ the languages may differ. In these conditions
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Topic: What is the good way to learn English? A.Is it in a class B. Is it alone-online or tutor C.Is it a combination In today’s world of modern technology‚ there are actually more easy ways than ever to learn the English language. There are many different ways you can improve your English‚ so don’t limit yourself to only one or two. Some people think that learning English in class is better than outside class. For my own views‚ the both approach above is the good
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UNIT 2 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT HUMA215 – Historical Foundations by Barbara D. Barnes AIU Online May 11‚ 2013 Abstract In this paper we are to report on the origins of vernacular language‚ or the language that is commonly spoken in a particular region or area‚ and its spread. Then we will assess and evaluate the impacts the spread of vernacular language had on cultures during this time. UNIT 2 IP Introduction I will be discussing the origins‚ and spread‚ of the vernacular language. I will
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"Syllabus A paper is way too easy to pass and its level can hardly be compared with the level required for the AS-Use of English paper we take in Secondary seven. The two years we have in Secondary six and seven do not give us enough time to fill the gap‚" said Zero So Chi-ho‚ a secondary six student in a Chinese Medium of Instruction school. All students who attend Secondary five in English Medium of Instruction schools take Syllabus B paper in the English Language but not all students in Chinese
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Part1 – Reflect on your approach to learning a language When I started learning English‚ I demanded myself to be perfect in it in one year but after a while I realized that you need more than one year to learn a language because a language reflect a culture of a country and region and you need to respect it. For me learning English I did not take it as only a language I need to learn in it in school I start taking English around me everywhere‚ I listing to music in English to watching movies and
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