English language

“Just cuz I not haole, no mean I can’t tok English” America was the last place I expected to live in when I was 9 years old. As much as I didn’t want to live here I wanted my family to be altogether. Kauai, Hawaii is no city like but just filled with mountains, beaches, forests, etc. and I absolutely didn’t like it because it seemed boring. It got difficult for me everyday having to learn a new language, which is English that I was certainly bad at, meeting people I can’t even understand and…

Arabic is the official language in 22 countries, which also for the Arab league. It is also the second major language in Chad, Israel, Chechnya, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Turkenistan, Tajikistan, Bangladesh, Djibouti and Mauritania. In addition, Arabic is the language of the holy Quran, all Muslims irrespective of nationality are to some degree familiar with Arabic, and therefore influenced by how language works. The formal Arabic language is knows as Al-Fusha or Classical…

‘A breath of fresh air’, ‘love is like a rose’, and ‘slept like a baby’, are all phrases that are immediately recognized as problematic clichés. Many words and phrases in the english language have either lost their original meaning, or have been replaced with something new and, at times, inappropriate. A classic example that will be looked at during the next four hundred and fifty words is one of Aristotle’s thirteen fallacies; “begging the question.” Begging the question is a fallacy in…

Grade Level • 9th - 12th Grade Subject area • English Objectives Students Will Be Able To: • Identify the proper usage of homophones • Apply knowledge of homophone usage to complete a in-class assignment • Utilize today’s min-lesson to aid in future assignments. Sunshine State Standards • LAFS.K12.L.1.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. • LAFS.K12.L.3.5: Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in…

was raised in the City of Bell, CA in the United States, but was rooted by Mexican culture. Growing up my parents wanted me to respect and learn of our Mexican culture. One way they did that was by teaching me how to speak Spanish. Spanish was a language my family and I used to communicate with ease. Knowing Spanish was very helpful especially living in a Latino community. We used it for everything like ordering tacos in the street, school activities, sing the piñata song “Dale, Dale, Dale no…

either indifferent users or avid supporters of texting, some are against it and the implications it has on our culture and language. David Crystal, in his essay “2B Or Not 2B?”, attacks the claims of those challengers. David Crystal’s use of the rhetorical strategies hyperbole, counterargument, and concession effectively argues that texting does not hinder the English language, but rather helps to evolve it. Crystal…

conflict arose in society: should American schools offer bilingual classes for non-English speakers, both English and non-English speakers, or no bilingual education? Bilingual education creates an opportunity for all students to gain a second language, improve their chances in the work field and immerse themselves in a different culture. Some parents want their children to receive the opportunity to learn a second language unlike them. Parents like Tao Ryan didn’t learn Chinese and would like…

due to their lack of learning English properly, and others problems. However, others make better progress in language, integration and social interactions. America can be the land of opportunities for some people.…

Module Eight Paper Name Institution Date African American English (AAE) AAE is a variety of English that is formerly referred to as Vernacular Black English or Black English Vernacular among sociolinguists. While some attributes of AAE are apparently distinct to this variety, its structure and composition also shows many similarities with other dialects including several nonstandard and standard English varieties spoken in the United States (Bailey, Baugh, & Mufwene, 2013). AAE have been…

recommended. This form of English requires proper punctuation and grammar, which helps students to understand and express ideas easily and clearly. This usage also contributes to students’ future prospects, but to be an expert in English it is also important to be able to spontaneously switch between academic English and the language that is used within social media. The language of social media does not conform to the formal academic language and in comparison to formal English the language of…