Hiberno-English

People from different parts of the world may use different dialects and accents of English for example Aboriginal English and British English. Interactive behaviours may also be different in different countries due to cultural acceptance, for example Eye contact can be a sign of disrespect in cultures such as African Americans although European Americans believe…

had become interested in learning English when I was but a three-year-old child. At the time, we were living in an ARAMCO housing compound, for my father, a businessman and a construction contractor was supervising several projects for ARAMCO in the Eastern Province. It was because we lived in this close knitted community, which hosted numerous families from the US, UK, Canada and Australia who work for the very same company, that I had been keen to learn English. Understandably, as a young…

first pressure international students encounter. As foreigners, English is the second language for most international students, which we learned five times a week yet only focus on doing grammar practice and eventually lead to the so-called “Mute English”. The problem is, before coming to the English-speaking country; international students barely talk in English. For example, when I was in China, even the teacher can’t speak fluent English, and almost what…

the skill of writing. Every person has an individual unique style of writing; however, everyone progressively develops its own style over time. This semester I’ve have seen an improvement in my personal form of writing, learned history about the English language, and learned how to set goals…

I don’t really remember learning how to read. I remember my brother reading a lot, I use to watch him open books and read them. I remember he was always big on speeches too. I started reading Dora because I really liked the show then from there I eventually moved on to Eloise. I loved reading about Eloise. Reading, at the time I began, it was for fun. As I began to grow I realized how much reading meant to the world. Reading opened doors to everything, from imagination to learning to words to…

I feel very strongly about my social issue and my views have not changed in the slightest bit. In Writing Assignment 2, I discussed the rising tensions between the public and the police. Throughout my every day life I had begun to notice that instead of being seen as heroes the police were becoming villains in the eyes of the public. By observing and talking with police officers I have seen first hand that they are struggling to work with a public that sees them as an enemy. While the media is…

Slang are words that are not part of standard vocabulary or language and are used informally these words are mostly used in speech rather than writing. Slang usually used by young people, although nowadays many old and young people use it in texting each other or at home, schools and public places. One example the word ‘innit’ which means ‘is not it’ and nowadays most of the British people use it in daily life. Another example, most of young people use the word ‘fam’ which means ‘close friend’…

I never in my wildest dreams would have imagined myself being an ESL teacher. That was never the plan. But Guatemala changed me in ways that are indescribable. It was there that I found that teaching English as a Second Language is my passion. I am now starting on the journey of becoming a degree certified ESL teacher. I dream of continuing to teach ESL abroad and in the United States. First I fell in love with Guatemala, then I fell in love with Javier. I had decided before I met Javier that I…

European Colonization has influenced most of the world through its dialect and culture. According to the United Nations, the role of Standard English has rapidly developed into one of the few languages to become a “world language” (“Official Languages | United”). With a language that can draw diverse emotions in people, there is no doubt that Standard Written English is the most popularly taught language worldwide. Symbols, such as “the American Dream” or "greedy capitalists”, are results of…

Should the United States Make English the Primary Language? There are many advantages and disadvantages to have the English language as the standard language of the United States. English should the primary language because it will create successful communication, diversity, and consistent immigration requirements. Have you ever been to another country and not comprehended the language? The United States should make English as the primary language. I agree that it would make people from other…