Linguistics Essays

Strong accents and dialects are dying out because of the world today needs standard clear communication where everyone speaks and writes in the same way. It is better not to reveal your wealth and status with your accent. Discuss with reference to your own regional voice. We all speak with an accent and we all […]

The significance of learning languages today cannot be overstated, as it will usher in numerous opportunities for the future. In my view, language acquisition holds great importance. Acquiring multiple languages enhances communication with people from other countries and allows for comprehension of books and pamphlets in foreign lingos. Mastering a new language provides insight into […]

Every culture has its own sets of rules, languages, attire, and above all a way of life. Cultural differences are best reflected in the languages of the native speaker. What is culture? To truly define culture personally I believe that we would have to go back in time and look for different interpretations. Yes it […]

Many definitions have been given to language by language scholars. Alo (1995) cites some of these definitions, which we reproduce below: “Language is the primary and most highly elaborated form of human symbolic activity…made up of symbols made by sounds produced by the vocal apparatus…. ” (A. A Hill) “Language is any set of system […]

Nowadays, all people say that English is the most essential and easiest language that people could use to communicate in different countries. As I read thoroughly the two articles, which are called “ English seen as a Co-star among Global Language” and “Can English be Dethroned”, I’ve found out that people more commonly accept using […]

English Language Learners are student learning to speak, read and write English after already learning a native language. Learning a new language can be a daunting task especially for young people who may not feel comfortable with their communication skills. A variety of tests have been designed to evaluate the aptitude and skill level of […]

Grace Nichols employs a unique and distinct poetic voice that sets her apart from other poets like Ted Hughes and Seamus Heaney. Unlike these poets, Nichols does not adhere to a formal poem structure. Rather, her poem is written in free verse, adopting a conversational style. Notably, the fifth and sixth stanzas commence with ‘and’ […]

I disagree with this statement ‘It is always a positive benefit to live in two cultures at the same time’ because the poem ‘Search for my tongue’ is an autobiographical poem about an Indian woman moving to a different country having to learn another language, this is a negative benefit she will forget her own […]

Roald Dahl, born on September 13, 1916, in Llandolf, South Wales, wrote the story “Lamb to the Slaughter” in 1995. He unfortunately passed away in 1991. Among his other notable works are “BFG” and “Willy Wonka”. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, born on May 22, 1859, in Edinburgh, Scotland, wrote “The Speckled Band”. He also sadly […]

The poems ‘Half-Caste’ by John Agard and ‘Unrelated Incidents’ by Tom Leonard both explore different prejudices and social attitudes regarding their culture. The poets both use different methods and means to show the reader their thoughts, they use different techniques for different reasons to help convey their message. Both of the poems use mainly non-standard […]

I am going to compare two poems from diverse cultures. The first is called ‘This Is The Six O’clock News’. It is by a Scottish poet called Tom Leonard. A Caribbean poet named John Agard writes the second, called ‘Listen Mr Oxford Don’. The two poems are not written in a ‘Standard English’ way. The […]

To understand the concept of ‘the gaze’, it is necessary to first provide a definition. The gaze can be seen as having both colonizing and decolonizing aspects. The works of Edward Brathwaite and Mahasweta Devi illustrate this duality. Despite one’s efforts to decolonize oneself, colonization still persists due to its pervasive influence. This colonization extends […]

I aim to find out how Jamaican English is used in terms of identity by teenage speakers. By recording a group of teenagers in different environments I intend to find out how language is used and why it used in certain situations. In many cases language can be used as a marker of identity. The […]

Abstract At present domestic education, test-oriented education plays an important role . In the exams, news listening is the weakest link for many students. How to win with flying colors in the listening exams? This paper will give you a key. ” The aid of this paper is to improve English news listening. As an […]

Importance of English in Nursing Profession. In general, the most popular language is English. In this computer age, English is the only language that anyone can understand. It is clear that the English language has become more dominant around the world. There is no doubt that, the English is language of communication between the people […]

Grammar contributes to the meaningful linkage between words and phrases, making sense of a language semantically in a socially agreed framework. To achieve this, rules and principles are laid down to produce a uniform structure of a language usage. Concerning about social acceptability, different theories have been employed to result in different types of grammatical […]

In response to Eric Uthus’ “Text messages destroying out language”. I found this piece very convincing but I personally do not agree with Uthus. Uthus believes people have a “weaker understanding of correct grammar” and use “little or no punctuation”, which he believes could lead to a decline in one’s education. One’s diction and ability […]

Introduction The present paper suggests a revision of all the theses concerning the domain of complex verbs. The practical aim of the paper is to offer a synthesizing model of the conveyed theories that have been put forward in the specialized literature of complex verbs. Being structured into two chapters, this paper is a study […]

The subject of theoretical grammar and its difference from practical grammar. The following course of theoretical grammar serves to describe the grammatical structure of the English language as a system where all parts are interconnected. The difference between theoretical and practical grammar lies in the fact that practical grammar prescribes certain rules of usage and […]

Introduction Tagalization is the process of converting foreign language into Filipino language or it is the translating of text into Filipino. Under the 1987 Constitution XIV Section 6, the Filipino national language was settled and the Education department adopted a bilingual program to promote the use of Tagalog, the other official language. The government was […]

Rhetorical Analysis of “Mother Tongue” written by Amy Tan “So easy to read”(p. 4). Amy Tan ends her essay, “Mother Tongue” with this short and even grammatically wrong sentence. She tells us this mother’s brief review is a proof of success of her writing. Why does she think that easiness is an essence of her […]

A brief review of literature related to language listening english methods shows that “leran more about this in smart talk- a comprehensive set of tools to help you build stronger relationships and overcome communication obstacles” (Lisa B. Marshall,2012. P. 4) In real-life listening situations(Louanne Piccolo,2012,para 1) most of the spoken language we listen to is […]