ENGLISH AS AN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE Abstract This paper is intended to raise awareness on the aspects which define English as an international language‚ by examining the characteristics of an international language‚ the number of users‚ how it spread to reach global status‚ what factors may impede its continued spread and what dangers are involved in the development of English as an international language. English’s
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Some reports portray English language learners as a new and homogenous population. Actually ELLs are a highly heterogeneous and complex group of students‚ with diverse gifts‚ educational needs‚ backgrounds‚ languages‚ and goals. An English language learner is an individual that is of another culture and has migrated to America to live‚ learn‚ become educated and find a career. English language learners have been coming to America and continue to migrate here more and more. Most of them speak different
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Advantages of Learning English 29 Jan 2010‚ 7:00 pm There are 1 billion people in this world who are just like you. One billion people trying to conjugate verbs. One billion people trying to understand the difference between much and many. One billion people trying to pronounce TH and make it sound natural. Yes‚ that’s right‚ one billion people trying to learn English. This is because English has become the most important language in the world. 1.5 billion people already speak the language in addition
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MALTEPE UNIVERSITY FOREIGN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT ENGLISH PREP LEVEL B (SUMMER TERM) WORKSHEET NO: 5 KEY JULY 3‚ 2009 PART A: GRAMMAR & USE OF ENGLISH TASK 1: Rewrite the sentences. Use the words in capital letters. Do not change the meaning of the original sentences. 1. It will probably rain‚ then I will stay at home. (IF) I will STAY AT HOME IF IT
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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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because of your poor English? Do you find yourself inferior to the people around because theyspeak English fluently? Many of us wonder about the importance of knowing English in today’s world. But such problems are faced by people who cannot speak the language fluently. The need of learning the language from a basic to an advanced level is increasing by the day. The glamour of the language has dominated the minds of the younger generation. They think one who does not know English is not worthy enough
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Although most people can realize the importance of English in modern life. Mastering English is quite difficult for them‚ Why? Because they don’t find out a suitable way to learn. I state you about the way to learn English I think it is the best. It is combination of two factors: learning inside the class and learning outside the class. Learning inside the class is very necessary for learners for experience‚ a good environment for practicing and motivation of studying. Firstly‚ you should take part
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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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The importance of learning English We live in a fascinating world. Our duty is to simply discover it and to marvel at its beauties. The third millennium brought up a controversial debate: globalization versus unicity and originality. Some people dream of a planet where we are all equal‚ sharing the same culture‚ high aspirations‚ building a common history. Others‚ however insist on maintaining the national specific through exploring mainly our forefathers ambitions and achievements. Nevertheless
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Brown’s Principles of Language Learning In terms of principles of English language learning‚ I was (and remain) very strongly influenced by the principles set out by H. Douglas Brown (see below for reference). According to Brown‚ language learning principles are generally sorted into three sub-groupings: Cognitive Principles‚ Affective Principles and Linguistic Principles. The Principles are seen as theory derived from research‚ to which teachers need to try and match classroom practices. Here
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