ENGLISH AS MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION IN THE NEW GLOBAL Asst.Prof.Chincholkar.B.B Dept.Of English. Rajarshi Shahu College‚ Parbhani Abstract The English language is continuing to establish itself as a global lingua franca in a period of unprecedented globalisation. In the last decade educational systems worldwide have shown interest in the adoption of English as a medium of instruction. This paper argues that failure to achieve satisfactory educational outcomes when teaching through English are commonplace
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Introduction Because English is so widely spoken‚ it has often been referred to as a "world language"‚ the lingua franca of the modern era‚ and while it is not an official language in most countries‚ it is currently the language most often taught as a foreign language. The history of the English language really started with the arrival of three Germanic tribes who invaded Britain during the 5th century AD. These tribes‚ the Angles‚ the Saxons and the Jutes‚ crossed the North Sea from what today
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History of the English language From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia (Redirected from History of English Language) Jump to: navigation‚ search English is a West Germanic language that originated from the Anglo-Frisian dialects brought to Britain by Germanic invaders from various parts of what is now northwest Germany and the Netherlands. Initially‚ Old English was a diverse group of dialects‚ reflecting the varied origins of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England. One of these dialects‚ Late
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Should English be a mandatory course through a person’s high school life? Should English be a requirement for entry into all university programs in Ontario? Should English be mandatory? I personally believe that English should be a compulsory course that any student should must attend in English class in high school. There are many reason why English should be a mandatory subject. Most of the students will disagree with taking English because they would argue that English is a very hard subject
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English T he En glish Origins o f t he lan gu a ge FAQs: Where does English come from?!3 How much did the Romans change English? !3 Why are there so many Latin words in English?!4 What about the Norman invasion?!4 How many French words have entered English?!5 How did French influence English pronunciation?!6 What about Greek?!6 Whatʼs the difference between Old and Middle English?!7 How does a word get into the OED?!8 http://englishlanguage.eslreading.org/ http://esolebooks.com/
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know that English is a second language to all other countries and for those who can master it very well will get more advantages in terms of career. The importance of learning English cannot be overstated in an increasingly interconnected and globalized world. Working knowledge of the English language can create many opportunities in international markets and regions‚ can travel to the other countries and much more advantages can do when learned english. First‚ people who understand English can travel
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English as a Common Ground Shaun Porraz ENG 122 Rozlyn Truss-Linder September 12‚ 2012 English as a Common Ground English as a common ground is so that Americans can understand what is being spoken to each other. Americans should be able to communicate and read any material out in this country without wondering what is being said. Foreigners or non-English speaking citizens are increasingly becoming more segregated‚ creating poverty- stricken areas. The creation of
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“English is critical for countries’ successful participation in the global economy‚ that it provides individuals with access to crucial knowledge‚ skills and employment opportunities and enables organisations to create and sustain international links.” (Council‚ 2011) Recently I was in a well-known hotel for a conference and while I was waiting I heard a guest ask in English until what time was breakfast‚ I was surprised to see that none of the staff members understood the question. After several
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Why Learn English There are many reasons to learn English‚ but because it is one of the most difficult languages to learn it is important to focus on exactly why it is you want to learn English. Here we will look at ten great reasons why English is so important. Post this list somewhere you can see it and it will motivate you to keep going even when you are tired of trying to figure out which witch is which! • English is the most commonly used language among foreign language speakers. Throughout
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Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) ENGLISH – SECONDARY 1. Which of the following is NOT associated with Romanticism? a. Emphasis on the collective rather than on the individual b. Belief in the child’s superior insight c. Celebration of the nature d. Emphasis on the power of imagination 2. What feeling is expressed in this line “My heart leaps up when I behold a rainbow in the sky”? A. Surprise C. Fear B. Happiness D. Anger 3. What is Chekhov’s most recognizable
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