How did old English differ from modern English ? Old English was the language spoken in what is now England from around the 5th – 11th centuries and is the origin of modern English. Back then it was called Englisc and the people who spoke were the Anglo-Saxons; Old English is also known as Anglo-Saxon. Old English is essentially the first recorded version of English and it is the forebear of the language we speak today. Although a modern English speaker would likely have great difficulty in understanding
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varied range of literary work be explored in order to be able to compare and contrast the respective way in which literature has been constructed internationally and over numerous time periods. When analysing English literary tradition and the stratification and progression of English as a language there are very few discussions that would not include at least some reference to the works of William Shakespeare as he clearly illustrates the means in which both new words and language are coined
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Discuss, with the use of examples, two negative ways in which the social media has been affecting formal Standard English use in the Jamaica classroom and one methodology that a teacher of English might employ to combat these negative effects. The social media craze is one that affects most if not all persons today. Whether we are old, young, from different races or cultures, we have been exposed to these channels of interaction in some way. Not only that but we have a wide range of these Medias
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Jeanne Kelly Guieb Kenneth De Torres Use of the Dictionary A dictionary is a very important tool for anyone who is learning a new language. With a good dictionary you can do the following: * look up the meaning of an English word you see or hear * find the English translation of a word in your language * check the spelling of a word * check the plural of a noun or past tense of a verb * find out other grammatical information about a word * find the synonym or antonym of
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SOCIOLINGUISTIC 1. Take an extract of a talk show with participants using different varieties of English. a. What differences among these varieties of English can you find in this extract? (You may look at the differences in features of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation) b. What are the positive and negative effects of using these varieties of English in this talk show? (You may think about the political and social effects of this choice) c. Extra question: What are your suggestions to limit
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English should continue to be the official language of India. English is used as the official language in India. Yes • English is one such language that is understood by people from different castes and states, and therefore deserves to be the official language of India. • If any other language is tried to make the official language, all the regional parties will start the battle of making the state level as official language of India. • If Hindi is given priority then it will create
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H. Hawkins English IV Room G113 Welcome to English IV! English IV is designed to give you the opportunity to explore the history of British culture through reading informational texts and literature including novels, poetry, essays, and plays. We will look at works from the following periods in Western European History: Old English and Middle English periods The Renaissance The Enlightenment and Romantic periods The Victorian Age Post Modern period In addition to literature
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in English (MEG) ASSIGNMENT (For July 2015 and January 2016 Sessions) Compulsory Courses of M.A. English – 1st Year) British Poetry-01 British Drama-02 British Novel-03 Aspects of Language-04 School of Humanities Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068 1 Master’s Degree in English Assignments for 1st year Compulsory Courses Course Code: MEG Dear Student, This booklet contains all the assignments of the Compulsory Courses of MA (English) 1st
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language, German is the third most taught. Additionally, it is the second most widely used language on the Internet. Over the last 30 years, almost all German citizens have been required to learn at least one foreign language in school. This is usually English.
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FILIPINO (PANANALIKSIK) Pananaliksik – bilang isang disiplina ay mahalaga sa pag-unlad ng isang bansa. – maaaring pang-isahan o kaya’y panggrupo – sistematiko at siyentipikong proseso ng pangangalap, pagsusuri, pag-aayos, pag oorganisa at pagpapakahulugan ng mga datos tungo sa paglutas ng suliranin, pagpapatotoo ng prediksyon at pagpapatunay sa imbensyong nagawa ng tao Aquino – ang pananaliksik ay isang maingat at sistematikong paghahanap ng kaukulang impor-
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