Phonetics The English Vowels and Diphthongs There are 5 vowels and 2 semi-vowels (Y and W). But there are from 11 to 20 "vowel sounds" in English‚ made by one or more vowels in various words. Vowels in the English Alphabet The 5 traditional vowels are A‚ E‚ I‚ O‚ and U. However‚ in English the the letters W and Y can also represent vowel sounds‚ but they don’t always do so. Hence‚ they may be considered vowels "sometimes". Examples with Y and W as vowels: In the word "by" [ˈbɑɪ]
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You are the president of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at an urban school. At the last association meeting‚ many parents expressed their concern about the poor performance of their children‚ particularly in Mathematics‚ science and the English language. They felt that the school should work harder towards improving the teaching and learning of these subject. The PTA could assist but the association does not have enough funds (money) to carry out its projects for the school. you wish to speak
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Taking an English class during college is important for a fundamental education‚ because regardless of the major I chose‚ I must able to communicate well in written and spoken words. After all‚ in the future‚ when I try to obtain a job‚ the corporations will most likely base their decision on my ability to express ideas and opinions in a sophisticated and correct manner. Therefore‚ increasing my knowledge and skills in English will increase my opportunities to success. Yet‚ currently‚ many students
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English is the most widely used universal language in the world and so it is no surprise that there will be many external influences from other languages. It continues to change and evolve as the years go on. There are many external influences that effects how language changes. An individual can choose if they want to follow the influences or choose to stick to what is to be believed as Standard English. It’s no secret that TV has had a great influence on the modern culture. TV often sets trends
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THE BENEFITS OF LEARNING ENGLISH Many people see the ability to communicate and talk with others as one of the major benefits of learning English. Even outside of a professional environment‚ people often like to be able to talk to individuals from around the world. Many people find great social and cultural benefits in having pen pals from other countries‚ and the Internet makes such communication fast and easy. Knowing English can broaden the types of people you can speak to‚ whether its via email
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Preface http://www.expatica.co.uk/life-in-united%20kingdom/lifestyle/Country-living_-Life-in-an-English-village-_14553.html - information about the countryside http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_art - information about the English art http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_the_United_Kingdom - information about the music in Englnd Modern English culture What is it that defines the culture of England? The definition culture is as objective and diverse as the
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is to get an idea out of one brain into another. If you include people who speak English as a second language‚ it is the most commonly spoken language on the Earth. It is a world language. In every country schools teach their children English because the teachers know that it can be useful for the children in their life. So English is very important nowadays. I have several supporting arguments. Firstly‚ English is a language of progressive science and technology‚ trade and cultural relations
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Crystal begins English as a Global Language by asking what it means for a language to be global‚ and what the advantages and disadvantages of having a global language are. In three chapters he then traces the rise of English to that status. The first surveys the extent of its use around the world and briefly outlines the history of its spread. The second examines some nineteenth century ideas about the place of English in the world and the foundations for its success laid by the British Empire
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Periods of English Literature. For convenience of discussion‚ historians divide the continuity of English literature into segments of time that are called "periods." The exact number‚ dates‚ and names of these periods vary‚but the list below conforms to widespread practice. The list is followed by a brief comment on each period‚ in chronological order. 450-1066 Old English (or Anglo-Saxon) Period 1066-1500 Middle English Period 1500-1660 The Renaissance (or Early Modern) 1558-1603 Elizabethan
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"English as a Second Language" What is an ESL Learner?English as a Second Language* students are those whose primary language(s) of the home is/are other than English‚ and who therefore require additional services in order to develop their individual potential within British Columbia’s school system. Some students speak variations of English that differ significantly from the English used in broader Canadian Society and in school.* In some literature‚ this is referred to as English
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