English Only or Not? I Table of Content Page Content 1. Introduction 2. English only Policies 3. Lawsuits of Discriminations 4. EEOC vs. Pro English 5. Conclusion 6. Works Cited English Only or Not? Introduction In the United States we are filled with different cultures and backgrounds form other countries‚ for that reason many other languages other than English are often spoken in the workplace and
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American English The three original American dialects — New England‚ Mid-Atlantic and Southern — all had their origins in different areas of England and reproduce many of the characteristics of those areas. The varieties of Southern English‚ as well as the Midwestern twang‚ evolved in consequence of these dialects’ rubbing together. Non-English dialects have had relatively little influence‚ except in semantics and several structures which are clearly marked as non-English in origin (for example
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"Upholding English Proficiency For Communicative Competence" Upholding English Proficiency; Maintain Communicative Competence; refers to the ability to use the language appropriately under various circumstances Upholding English Proficiency for Communicative Competence = to maintain having ability or skills in English for effective communication. It is important to learn how to speak English because I think this is the only way to have a better communication or conversation with other
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In contemporary society the Standard variety of English is the most commonly used as it is respected and associated with a higher prestige. Its usage is also advocated by prescriptivists who believe that it is the ‘correct’ and only variety that should be used. Standard English is usually seen in formal settings‚ where its usage is necessary for official and public purposes. However‚ contextual factors play a vital role in determining the most appropriate variety to be used‚ which is supported by
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Advantages of Speaking English By John London‚ eHow Contributor When you go abroad‚ English will probably be the single language many people will understand. English is known to be so useful throughout the world that it is the most-learned second language‚ with over 700 million nonnative speakers‚ according to the English Language website. Those numbers indicate that there are certainly advantages to being able to speak English. It is also the language of Christianity‚ which is the most widely
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English can be used as a language in any part of the world. This is because at least a few people in each locality would know the language. Though these people might not have the same accent as others‚ the language at least will be understandable. There are various reasons for the importance of English language. They are listed below. 1. Travel: When a person travels to another part of the world either for the sake of business or even as a tourist‚ the languages may differ. In these conditions
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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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Correlation of English “No Subject is ever well understood and no art is intelligently practiced if the light which the other studies are to throw upon is deliberately shut out”-Ramont Correlation is a word which signifies the reciprocal relationship with various subjects in the curriculum. Correlation can be broadly classified into two types: internal correlation and external correlation. Internal Correlation A sort of mutual relationship among and between the parts of the same subject
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Why is it difficult to decide how many speakers of English there are around the world today? Introduction A language is a socio-cultural aspect of any given society. It is important to note that languages tend to evolve thereby making it impossible to establish their evolutionary paths and developments. As a result‚ there have been enormous challenges in the attempt to establish the historical path of such languages. With English language‚ the situation becomes even worse simply because it is widely
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1919:’We have room for but one language here‚ and that is the English language‚ for we intend to see that the crucible turns out people as Americans and now as dwellers in a polyglot boarding-house’ (Daniels‚8). The question that has been around for hundreds of years: “Should English be declared the official language of the United States?” is still the controversy – refighting the same old sociolinguistic issue of the 1970s. Yes‚ English should be the sole language of the US‚ because of increased concern
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