Received Pronunciation

it is an insult. Words have power, their history shows the great changes that a word can have over time. One of the richest words that I found is flow, which later became flower. Flowers are important components in all events; I have used and received flowers innumerable occasions. Flowers bring beauty and naturalness to a home; as they give elegance to a celebration. Nevertheless, I had never questioned its name or origins. Flow is originally from the Old English, flowan, dated from 1000. The…

the Moat. It later became known as what we call it today. The construction began in 1555 and was completed in 1561. For reasons unknown there was a fire that had did great damage to the Cathedral in 1737. When the building was refurbished it also received its vibrant colors that we see today. The Cathedral was built by Ivan the Terrible to represent the assaults on Kazan city. The first church was built after…

Introduction Over the duration of this TEFL certificate course in Guadalajara with ITTO, I have accrued a considerable bank of knowledge and skills to assist me in my transition into the professional domain of EFL teaching. Through this training, I have greatly developed in confidence, and I believe that I am now well equipped to develop a successful career as an EFL teacher. In this essay, I will elaborate on the lessons that I have learned during this course. What is a good teacher? I believe…

obstacles: being deaf and blind, a status she acquired after a bout with scarlet fever at a young age and eventually she was able to learn language with the help of Annie Sullivan. Jimmy Santiago Baca was incarcerated at the age of twenty-one, but he received the American Book Award for Poetry for his collection Immigrants in Our Own Land after his release from prison,…

Puerto Rico’s Culture, History, and Food What is Culture? Culture is a series of visual manifestations and interactions with the environment that make a region different from the rest of the world. Culture is the combination of values, beliefs, and practices of a particular group. Puerto Rico is a beautiful country with rich cultural diversity. Although, Puerto Rico is the smallest of the Greater Antilles. Puerto Rico is made up of the Main Island surrounding smaller islands. Being a…

Annotated Bibliography Diamond, Linda Eve. "Ain 't: Used to Be." Vocabula Review. N.p., 05 Apr. 2010. Web. Linda Eve Diamond is a self-employed writer and the author of nine books on topics ranging from poetry to business and listening skills. Prior to writing freelance, she spent fifteen developing and delivering corporate training programs in the areas of personal performance, managerial skills, business writing, and interpersonal communications. In this article, Diamond discuses that in the…

I am used to receiving compliments and praises when I was a kid. My parents, teachers, and friends always motivate me and it makes me boost my confidence to myself. I felt comfortable being a good girl who always has an achievement. As a matter of fact, I never really felt to be criticized and downgraded by another person until one day. That is the time when I was questioned about my talents and capabilities, I lost my confidence in myself, and then I realized that I am capable of achieving…

sociolects, which are based on different regions or social classes. The variation can also be seen in accents. Usually, certain sociolects are expected in certain situations. For example, in jobs related to law, politics or businesses, the use of received pronunciation is expected. However, when talking in a less formal situation (eg. talking to friends), you’re more likely to revert to your own sociolect. I have recently conducted a 10 person survey to see if people judge those who use…

The Handouts consisted of word translations and pronunciations, as well as sentence structures. Sometimes while attempting to complete the handouts, while spelling I would mix up words like, “Two” and “tu” which in English means you since they sounded the same. It did not matter because Mrs. Defer did not…

Mississippi to single parent, Vernita Lee. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001856/bio. Many people will be surprised to know that Oprah Gail Winfrey was originally supposed to have the name, “Or-pah” from “Ruth” in the Bible; however, the spelling and pronunciation of Orpah proved too difficult for family and friends. http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Oprah_Winfrey.aspx. In addition, the name Gail is of Hebrew origin. The meaning of Gail is, “my father is joy, father of exaltation.”…