to wear away at the foundations of the English language. The impact of these rogue Englishes can be clearly seen in the language today‚ and some linguists even feel that American English is threatened by these countless variations. I disagree with this view of Standard American English as an “endangered” language‚ as a language somehow at risk of disappearing. Language plays far too large a role in power and perception‚ so much so that Standard American English will never truly face extinction.
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1. SUFFIXATION IN OLD ENGLISH 1.1 The Old English Period Of The English Language Like all divisions in history‚ periods of the English language are matters of convenience and the dividing lines between them purely arbitrary. For the sake of convenience we distinguish three main stages in the history of language‚ namely Old English (OE)‚ Middle English (ME)‚ and Modern English (MnE). The first period‚ which lasted from 450 to 1100 (or 1150)‚ and is known as Old English‚ is the period of full
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Chinese English‚ Chinglish to Standard English The modern English trends to globalization and also manifests localization. Chinese English and Chinglish are two different kinds of linguistic expressions and of Chinese characteristics. Chinese English is a variety of English and Chinglish is a transitional language before English learners know English well. Finally‚ they trend to the same and blend in Standard English. 1. Chinese English It is commonly believed that Chinese English is a variety
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Studying abroad creates better students There have always been various matters of concern in our modern society‚ and one topical issue is studying abroad. According to Scott (1998)‚ studying overseas has become a global trend‚ especially in English – speaking countries. As a matter of fact‚ when people’s standards of living improve‚ they often think about increasing their knowledge so they could have a better life. To do that‚ they are eager to study for higher education (i.e: university education)
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Nikita Parigi Ms. Folly A-5 8 December 2012 Analysis of ‘Icarus’ by Christine Hemp In the poem “Icarus‚” Christine Hemp uses literary devices to convey that a father-son relationship can be problematic. Hemp pulls a twist on the original myth‚ and retells it in Icarus’ point of view. Her version of the myth shows that Icarus wasn’t very fond of his father Daedalus; however Daedalus didn’t realize that Icarus wanted to be free. “bound by the string…for years to untie TO I didn’t know…to
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Coventry taxi fares to rise by a quarter Sep.03‚ 2014 16:47 By Nkemdilim Odogwu 2 comments Commuters are in for a big shock after cab drivers believe that they will cover their costs Taxis (Odogwu 2014) Futuristically in Coventry taxi fares will increase by 25 percent from the end of September This rise was approved by the Coventry City Council on the 2nd September after the cab drivers complained that they wanted a better deal to cover their costs Journeys will be charged at 25p for every
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Disadvantages of English As A Global Language A widely accepted definition of global English which can be found at "www.reference.com" is "English as a global means of communication in numerous dialects‚ and also the movements towards an international standard for the language‚ it is also referred to as world English‚ common English or general English." In regard to history and why English developed into a global language‚ Crystal(1977) points out that the current status of English dominance is mainly
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Testing Oral Proficiency: Difficulties and Methods Introduction: Although testing language has traditionally taken the form of testing knowledge about language‚ the idea of testing communicative competence is becoming recognized as being of great importance in second language learning. In testing communicative competence‚ speaking and listening tasks are commonly used. Those require tasks such as the completion of an information gap and role play (Kitao & Kitao‚ 1996). As language
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Project-English English Project Presented by: Date: May 10‚ 2012 Index 1. Presentation Page 2. Index 3. Introduction 4. Origin of English Language 5. Origin of the English Language 6. Origin of the English Language 7. How did the English Language spread around the world? & English as a major business communication around the world. } 8. Conclusion Introduction The English Language has been spoken for many years‚ in this project I will talk about
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Rhetorical Device Definition Example This is when you make a list but don’t put conjunctions. “Friends‚ Romans‚ countrymen‚ lend me your ears;” This is an expression of something which is contrary to the intended meaning; the words say one thing but mean another. “For Brutus is an honourable man; So are they all‚ all honourable men–“ A form of ellipse by which a speaker comes to an abrupt halt‚ seemingly overcome by emotion. “And I must pause till it come back to me.” Speaker
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