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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1 Non-Native English Students Learning in English: Reviewing and Reflecting on the Research ■ Allan B.I. Bernardo and Marianne Jennifer M. Gaerlan De La Salle University‚ Philippines ABSTRACT: As more countries adopt English as the language of learning in schools‚ more non-native speakers of English are learning English so that they can learn in English. In this paper‚ we review studies (mostly involving Filipino-English bilinguals) that look into the experiences of bilingual learners as
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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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Chapter I Introduction A. Background of the Study The whole world is going global; everyone takes effort to be competitive anywhere in the world. This shift doesn’t only call for skill-oriented competence but also communicative wise. This phenomenon brought the great need for language performance and competence specifically in one of the world’s global language‚ English. English is the most widely spoken language in the history of our planet‚ used in some way by at least one out
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body plays an important part not only in our life but also in the process of cognition. According to Colins Cobuild English Language Dictionary‚ human body is defined as “all their physical parts‚ including their head‚ limbs‚ flesh‚ and organs.” In anthropology‚ human body can be categorized into four parts and they are respectively head‚ neck‚ truck‚ and limb. Both in Chinese and English‚ human body words contain a great number of metaphorical phenomena. 1.2 The Theoretical Framework of This Thesis
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How Ghanaian is Ghanaian English? A preliminary study from the perspective of a phonetician INTRODUCTION Background to the study English language came to Ghana around the second half of the 15th Century through a group of English merchants who arrived in the Guinea coast to trade in gold dust and spices (Sey‚ 1973). According to Sey‚ by the 18th Century‚ British have attempted to establish schools in the Gold Coast. In 1788‚ a school for twelve children was established in Cape Coast whilst around
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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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