of the most difficult problems facing non-native speakers of English is pronunciation. It is usually the largest obstacle to overcome when trying to achieve fluency. Many non-native speakers have studied grammar for many years but are unable to speak like native speakers due to their inability to pronounce the sounds of words properly. This page is designed to provide techniques to help you pronounce the sounds of the English language. Your pronunciation is the first and most important thing native
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english comp 2 Final test notes A&P Plot Overview Three teenage girls‚ wearing only their bathing suits‚ walk into an A&P grocery store in a small New England town. Sammy‚ a young man working the checkout line‚ watches them closely. He appraises their looks and notes even minute details about the way they carry themselves. He also speculates about their personalities and their motivation for entering the store dressed the way they are. Sammy is particularly interested in the most attractive
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When I pulled Billy from his class for the evaluation‚ he was open and easily talked with me. It was apparent Billy came ready to give his best effort‚ but he grew tired of testing as time went on. When Billy encountered difficult test items‚ he would become frustrated‚ give up without giving much effort‚ and speak poorly of himself when he did not know the answer to problems. He appeared bored at times‚ and he expressed anxiousness to return to class as the session continued. Throughout the evaluation
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English as an Official Language In U.S.A “Do we really need another bureaucracy controlling how and what we speak?” ("English Should Not Be the Official Language of the United States." n.d.) I think when the government makes English as an official language‚ people could have a chance to choose what language they want use in their homes. It was surprising to me when I found out that the U.S.A does not have an official language. Although English is many people’s native language‚ it also often used
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The Rise of English The rise of English as an international language has always been a debatable issue. Its critics condemn the global dominance of English as a form of linguistic imperialism‚ in which hegemonic powers like Great Britain and the United States extend their influence and interests by promoting the teaching and learning of English (Phillipson‚ 1992). In contrast‚ others have observed that the ascension of English as an international language has been supported by individuals in various
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immigrants could travel to in order to find new opportunities‚ acceptance‚ and a better life. However‚ the English Unity Act of 2017-if it becomes a law-will make it much harder for for non-English speakers‚ especially immigrants‚ to have a part in American society‚ including voting‚ finding jobs‚ and gaining an education. This act will make English the official language of the U.S.A. Language is a part of everyday life and is much more than a means of communicating with other people; it is part of
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Progress Having the experience and guidance to enhance my writing skills with the support of a college professor and other students has helped me greatly. Although I still feel that I struggle with having my essays flow‚ I am confident that I am a better writer after taking the course Written Expression. The majority of the essays involved analyzing a piece of literature and making a point of something. Every essay involved an argument and being able to prove what I believe. The significance
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SUMMARY HISTORY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE CHAPTER 3 : OLD ENGLISH * Old English is a first English language that spoken by Germanic tribes ( Anglo ‚ Saxons ‚ Jutes‚ Frisians ) from 450 S until 1150 S. (The period which full inflection because during most of this period the endings of the noun‚ the verb and the adjective are preserved more or less unimpaired) * Old English has 4 main dialects => Northumbrian ‚ Mercian ‚ West Saxon ‚ Kentish Northumbrian & Mercian are found in the region
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Brief History of the English Language OLD ENGLISH 5th Century ---three Germanic tribes ----the Angles‚ Saxons‚ and Jutes arrived in the British Isles. The Angles were named from ENGLE‚ their land of origin. Their language was called ENGLISC from which the word‚ English is derived. The Angles‚ Saxons‚ and Jutes became known as the Anglo-Saxons. The Angles‚ Saxons‚ and Jutes became known as the Anglo-Saxons. Some words such as church‚ bishop‚ baptism‚ monk‚ eucharis‚ and presbyter came indirectly
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ABSTRACT In studying a foreign language‚ learners could not pay attention to only its pronunciation‚ vocabulary but also its grammar. The learners‚ in fact‚ have to meet grammatical problem about the phrase in English such as: noun phrase‚ adjective phrase‚ prepositional phrase…especially verb phrase. The correct use of verb phrase is complex and difficult problem in English grammar. It requires learners to have a very good knowledge of verbs and how to use them effectively. Therefore‚ in my
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