Languages of the United States

Michael Robertson ANT 101 H006/H007 4/3/2016 Dr. Kaufmann Language can Change Reality A normal person, going a long living their day to day life may not stop to think that if they knew a completely different language, or no language at all, that their reality would be completely different. A thought I always had is, if someone did not know any language at all, were they able to logically think? The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis suggests, “Language is a force in its own right, that it affects how…

is associated with self-control: as a teacher, she has to monitor her speech and make appropriate word choices to ensure that her learners understand her. There is no need to impose such level of control over her use of Russian since this is the language of her nearest and dearest, and she uses it in most emotional and intimate contexts. Thus, it seems to be less appropriate for a kind of writing that requires “a refined form of expression”, but can be used for children’s stories where an…

valuable and functional in their home and community, increasing one’s proficiency in SAE for use in the educational setting will add to their “toolkit” of skills but may also require support. Explanation of Standard Language, Dialects, and Creoles Standard Language A standard form of a language can be described as the dominant, prestige, or educated dialect used in formal writing. Speaking the dominant variety is often an advantage as it helps one…

her combined cultures and two separate languages. The girl was born in a Mexican family who speak Spanish, but she is bilingual(bilingue) and speaks both Spanish and English. The girl must must struggle with the fact father fears that, because she is bilingual, that she will lose the part that connects them together, that being their shared language. The poem utilizes language, imagery, as well as form to convey the overall message. In the poem chosen language is a very evident piece of what…

My Language Learning Experience I have been a student of Spanish since I was in the 7th grade. It was my twin sister who ignited the spark for me. She had just attended Spanish class before me, and turned to me while we were standing at our lockers, asking triumphantly, “Como se llama Usted”? I was immediately captivated, and insisted that she tell me what she had said, but she wouldn’t, and turned to walk away with a smug smile on her face. Ever since that day I have had an endless curiosity…

In the school where I have studied there was a rule that every student and teacher should speak in English during the school hours and when I was an older child studying 8th standard, I was caught speaking in my mother language with my friends. After that, I was punished and ordered to give a speech every morning during the assembly time for the entire month, which really helped me to get rid of the stage-fear. I have also participated in many essay writing competitions…

first language. He described how his family stopped speaking Spanish to him, and continuously promotes English language in the house. Initially, I see no harm in learning a new set of language, or trying to fit into another culture. Nonetheless, I was too naïve as I learned from Rodriguez’s story that a lost of language is detrimental to one’s identity. To be honest, I was baffled by the interview of my own friend, and was surprised that he felt the same shame of losing his origin language,…

On June 14, 1984, at the age of twelve, I moved to the United States of America in the hope and dream of becoming an American citizen in the “land of opportunity.” The transition from the Jamaican culture to the American culture was difficult to get accustomed to. I was taught to read, write and speak the Standard American English which is basically a foreign tongue to the Jamaican people causing much pain and anguish. There was a point where I wanted to give up on reading and writing altogether…

official language of the United States but think again. The United States does not have an official language. Immigrants came to the United States from different countries, speaking their native tongue and over time, English became the dominant language of the United States. Making English the official language of the United States will help bring people together, and it will motivate immigrants to assimilate to their adopted country and learn the new language. Making English the official…

making the English the accredited language of the United States. He takes this position because it’s allocated a noteworthy magnitude to language in America that was not present in previous generations. Furthermore, Mr. Nunberg is addressing the United States Government because they attain the power to make English the official language of the United States. Additionally, he relaying his message to be non-English or poor English speakers that are living in the United States because he constantly…