disturbed by the argument of the couple‚ as John couldn’t understand what Allison’s actual intentions were. The author tells an anecdote in order to explain features of women’s spoken language‚ such as indirect speech‚ in more entertaining way that would capture the reader’s attention. He implements spoken language features‚ for example non standard structuring of questions “everything OK darling?” and punctuation marks “… “ which indentifies the pause of the speaker‚ so the story would be easy to
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Jackson‚ S. E. (2011). Whose customers are they? Journal of Business Strategy‚ 32 (3)‚ 47-49. Whose customers are they? The Authors Stuart E. Jackson‚ Vice President at L.E.K. Consulting LLC‚ Chicago‚ Illinois‚ USA Abstract Purpose – Many product organizations recognize the benefits of outsourcing manufacturing of key components or even entire product lines to China and other low labor cost countries. But while the cost savings are obvious‚ many product companies fail to grasp the parallel
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“Press 1” For English Rachel Hoffman Composition II Justin Remeselnik March 17th‚ 2010 One Nation Under English Quick what is the official language of the United States? English right? Wrong. Today in America‚ the melting pot theory has created a nation of millions of immigrants from all over the world. Record numbers of non-English speaking immigrants live their daily lives not having to speak a word of English! And instead of encouraging new immigrants to learn the English needed to
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Unit 6 Task 2 (5.3) Promote children & young people’s positive behaviour. Unit 6 Task 2 (5.4) Promote children & young people’s positive behaviour. The behaviour policy must by law set out measures which aim to: ← Promote good behaviour‚ self discipline and
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Reasons and Benefits of English as a World Language There are vast benefits of the English language which has become a global language in business‚ diplomacy‚ education and politics. One of the primary benefits of English as a world language is that it is often considered the language of global business. The international business community often uses it for communication‚ even among people who do not speak the same native language. Moreover speaking and understanding English can let a person communicate
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We grow through exploring multiple realities Its 9pm on a Sunday and I can feel the first of the rain as its droplets catch on my outstretched palms. There’s something very humbling about the rain. It’s one of nature’s great forces‚ and completely escapes our control. When the rain comes‚ it doesn’t account for petty human drama‚ politics and cultural divisions. I ponder this thought as I round the bend and turn down the next street. The rain is a reminder that above all else‚ we are at the whim
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With detailed reference to Text H and to relevant ideas from language study‚ explore how written language is used to assert power Text H is a poster which displays the rules and information to students taking or entering an exam. It also is for the use of the invigilators‚ to inform them of the rules as well as the candidates. This poster will be shown right across the country to students preparing to take an exam. This is done to make sure there is regularity and equality everywhere‚ so that
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The students in the American Language Program at Columbia University‚ interviewed by the author‚ Anita Wenden‚ of the article titled "How to Be a Successful Language Learner‚" proposed some strategies in learning English. Comparing those strategies to my own strategies‚ I find many similarities in how to be a successful learner. However‚ we have some big differences in the ways of using English‚ which is one of the strategies the students proposed. Some students suggested that living and studying
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A critical Evaluation of Braj Kachru’s Three Circle Model for Varieties of English Around The World Shivana Mohammed 2010-03-20 Ling 6402: World Englishes Jo-Anne Ferierra In 1985‚ Braj Kachru first posited the term “World Englishes” this was hailed as a valuable contribution to the understanding of the many varieties of English which have arisen since the colonisation of many cultures by the British Raj. Pennycock declares “Braj Kachrus development of the term World englishes‚ epitomises
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Subject Code: Engl 125 Descriptive Title: English for Specific Purposes; English Language Proficiency Assessment in the Nation Pre-Requisite: Engl 121‚ Engl 122 Credit: 3 units I. Subject Description: This course is intended to develop students’ skills in the use of the English language in the context of teaching profession. Like any course in English for Specific Purposes‚ it is anchored on the philosophy that the students’ mastery of the English language should be developed‚ primarily‚ along
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