The evolution of the English language `Old English modern English` `An 1 twa 2 thri 3 feower 4 fif 5 sex 6 seofen 7 eahta 8 nighon 9 tyn 10` Vagaries in pronunciation Often whistle singing king coming islands species queue ` Am-bri Apartment-flat arguiment-row babay carriage-pram bathroom-loo can-tin chopped beef-mincie cookie-buiscuit corn-maize diaper –nappy elevator-lift band aid –plaster eraser-rubber flashlight-torch fries-chips gas-petrol guy-chap/bloke highway-motorway hood(car)-bonnet
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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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Topic: What is the good way to learn English? A.Is it in a class B. Is it alone-online or tutor C.Is it a combination In today’s world of modern technology‚ there are actually more easy ways than ever to learn the English language. There are many different ways you can improve your English‚ so don’t limit yourself to only one or two. Some people think that learning English in class is better than outside class. For my own views‚ the both approach above is the good
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UNIT 2 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT HUMA215 – Historical Foundations by Barbara D. Barnes AIU Online May 11‚ 2013 Abstract In this paper we are to report on the origins of vernacular language‚ or the language that is commonly spoken in a particular region or area‚ and its spread. Then we will assess and evaluate the impacts the spread of vernacular language had on cultures during this time. UNIT 2 IP Introduction I will be discussing the origins‚ and spread‚ of the vernacular language. I will
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"Syllabus A paper is way too easy to pass and its level can hardly be compared with the level required for the AS-Use of English paper we take in Secondary seven. The two years we have in Secondary six and seven do not give us enough time to fill the gap‚" said Zero So Chi-ho‚ a secondary six student in a Chinese Medium of Instruction school. All students who attend Secondary five in English Medium of Instruction schools take Syllabus B paper in the English Language but not all students in Chinese
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Part1 – Reflect on your approach to learning a language When I started learning English‚ I demanded myself to be perfect in it in one year but after a while I realized that you need more than one year to learn a language because a language reflect a culture of a country and region and you need to respect it. For me learning English I did not take it as only a language I need to learn in it in school I start taking English around me everywhere‚ I listing to music in English to watching movies and
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In the newspaper the Guardian there is an article titled I h8 txt msgs: How texting is ruining our language where a professor at the University of Wales‚ David Crystal‚ gives his views on texting and how it affects our language. He also points out the points of view from others as well as give examples to earlier times where people were always quick to be fearful and judgmental whenever a new language related ‘phenomenon’ was introduced to the world. Later he begins to point out his own view and
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Unit 2 Individual Project Vernacular Language Desiree DuBose American InterContinental University Author Note Desiree DuBose‚ Department of Information Technology‚ American InterContinental University Online This research was supported by Yahoo Search‚ AIU Library Resources Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Desiree DuBose‚ Department of Information Technology‚ American InterContinental University Online‚ Hoffman Estates‚ IL 60192 Contact: desiree.dubose1@aiu
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Some of the Difficulties I face in learning English Learning English as a foreign language has a lot of difficulties. We‚ Ethiopian students‚ learn this language with out getting the chance of involving with the speech community i.e with out much environmental support. I do have some serious difficulties of learning English particularly in the listening and speaking skills. Next to this I will try to point out my problems of learning English and their possible solutions to solve those problems
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EVOLUTION OF ENGLISH I always used to wander what would have happened to this world if no one had been curious enough to cross lakes‚ rivers‚ seas and oceans to see the other side. We would have still lived a life that we had studied in our first history textbook. Many call the Europeans especially the British‚ as cruel‚ opportunist‚ greedy conquerors that plundered and voided everywhere they went. Everyone boo them but I would like to applaud them. Now my readers please don’t come to the conclusion
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