As it has been claimed by Agheyisi and Fishman (1970), language attitudes have been the most indispensable concept in sociolinguistics. Ryan (1982) has defined attitude as “a learned disposition to think, feel and behave toward a person or a class of objects in a particular way”. This interpretation emphasizes the positive and negative emotional responses that attitude embodies, and thus,...
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What is child-directed speech “In comparison to adult-directed speech, CDS or motherese talk is characterized by a drastically altered vocal pitch, amplitude and speech rate. The vocabulary is simplified, and melodic patterns are noticeable (Broesch and Bryant 2015: 1). The main features that makes child different from adult-directed speeches are its short utterances and its omission of past tenses as...
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A language is the method of communication which consist of a set of sounds and written symbols. It is used by the people around the world purposely for talking and writing. It makes the communication even more easier. Different countries all over the world have different languages, however in Papua New Guinea, we also have our own language or the...
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What is Gamification? Gamification is introducing elements of a game to a language learning activity. Game is a form of play that includes game rules, goals, competition, and an element of chance [4]. The main aim of gamification is engaging and motivating students. Basically, the outcome is developing intrinsic motivation by associating learning with fun, and thus enjoyment [3]. Game...
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Over the years, the evolution of technology has made significant changes to the education landscape in Singapore. This advancement has brought about the usage of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in classrooms. This effort by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to prepare students for the digital future is part of the fourth Masterplan of ICT in education. Teachers are now...
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Language is a system of communication wherein sounds, signs or a combination of the two conveys actions and ideas. Language is one of the most precious gifts God gave us. It is a characteristic that makes a man fully human. Humans are above the animals because they have the ability to convey messages and information formally. According to Mayell, H....
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The issues of oppression of women have been a burning problem since time immemorial. The constant struggle of women to change the concept that they are the “weaker” sex is prevalent in world history. This concept works through the intertwining of ideas about the physiological nature, ascribed social roles and the psychic structure. There is some overlapping in the roles...
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Introduction This research evaluates the second episode of Blacklist Season 7 called 'Louis T. Steinhil: The Conclusion.' This evaluation involved the identification and analysis of two language concepts that are happening within the interaction of the characters. It also includes the identification and analysis of two valuable nonverbal codes that are operating during the interaction of the characters. This paper...
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My thesis consists of explaining how sexist language affects us in our society and which initiatives we can follow to use a proper language. How can we first talk about equality when there are words that are harmful to us? To begin with, I would like to clarify the aim of sexism. Sexism implicates prejudice or discrimination commonly against women....
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There are many ways to express emotions, but the most powerful and effective way is using the language. Language is the method of human communication, but it is also used to convey emotions. According to Ambrose Bierce: “ Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.” This quote shows how people speech...
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Introduction Language plays an important role in our lives, but people may live in a society which uses different languages to communicate with each other. As many people tend to travel across countries and continue to ask for more education as much as they are exposed to other cultures. There is variety of languages in different societies; so people tend...
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ABSTRACT As we all know we don’t see the use of English language in other classes apart from English class. But if students have a chance to expose English in most of the classes, they can improve their language skills better. For this reason, we decided to handle it as ‘’content-based language instruction’’. So, we found a school named as...
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As we move further into the 21st century, we are using more and more technology everyday in the field of education. However, as we study how technology affects education it is difficult to gage how it is being used in the field as a whole, unless we study individual subjects and observe what is happening. In this paper we are...
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The 21st century technology has increased their visibility and the use among the ordinary people in the society. This widely spread usage of internet can be seen among Bruneians as well. By 31 December 2017, 94.6% of Brunei’s total population had access to internet and it is expected that it will further grow in 2018 (Internet world stats, 2018). The...
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Language, commonly seen as a particular psychological or behavioural phenomenon, with a conceptual status comparable to other phenomena, such as learning and thinking. Subsequently, this essay will argue that language avoids the psychological condition and represents the functional aspects in which behaviour emerges and becomes action. This paper elucidates the foundations of this pragmatic speech act theory as formulated by...
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Sacred spaces are initially thought to be conventional interiors that are defined by rituals and tradition. However, a closer consideration towards its visual language reveals meaning behind the characteristics of a space. Constructed in 1561, St. Basil’s Cathedral of Russia, designed by Postnik Yakolev and Iran Barma, raises a new way of imagining and analysing the poetics of sacred spaces....
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Oral language is one of the key components of literacy, it is intertwined closely with reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar. Children learn language competency through repeated exposure to increasingly complex words via conversations they have with the adults around them as well as through specific language instruction provided by the teacher. Picture books provide the opportunity to develop the students’...
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ABSTRACT The aim of this research is to discover the slips of the tongue in language of the businessmen in their dealings with their customers and to find out the frequency of these errors. Slips of the tongue is an unintentional speech error that occur sometimes in our communication most likely due to the unconsciousness of our mind in situations...
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Language has an extraordinary amount of power to both reflect and shape an individuals identity. Significant use of words and phrases can be effectively put together to form characters and their personality. Choice of language helps to show experiences and tells the readers wholly what the character is like. The power of language can also demonstrate to the readers their...
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Introduction Language is an ever-evolving entity, shaped by cultural, social, and technological forces. In recent decades, technology has played a pivotal role in transforming the way we communicate, offering new platforms and modes of expression. From the dawn of the internet to the proliferation of social media, technology has not only expanded our vocabulary but also refined the way we...
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A large portion of us has those days – those occasions when you dread for the fate of mankind. On the off chance that you are a safeguard of appropriate sentence structure and spelling, and if those days appear to come off and on again, you are not the only one. Journalists and teachers around the world concur with you:...
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Introduction William Shakespeare’s plays are considered among the most powerful and influential works of world literature. His plays have entertained, stimulated, and been taught for centuries; however, our high school teachers may not have mentioned that many of Shakespeare’s iconic plays incorporate risqué humour, with crude jokes. Shakespeare wrote appropriate to his time but these days, we, as a contemporary...
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As noted by Dunn, J., & Stinson, M. (2011) that “for more than 30 years drama has been promoted as a valuable teaching tool for language learning.” As a graduating teacher who is specialising in educating EALD students it is important to develop creativity and teacher artistry that is beneficial in enhancing language learning for students who need additional support....
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Kon'nichiwa. Nǐ hǎo. Bonjour. Namaste. All forms of greeting one another, yet each are intrinsic to anthe expression of their own unique culture. Language is a means of communicating values, beliefs and customs, it carries an important social function and fosters feelings of group identity and solidarity. Preserving values and tradition, “Language is the foundation of civilisation. It is the...
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Executive Summary The cutting edge technology in the modern setting has led to a rise on several social media platforms which are geared into making the daily life of human being more than comfortable. In this case, Twitter is one of the major social media platforms which are used by billions of users in the entire world. On the other...
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“Wag matakot. Makibaka!” Indeed, this phrase is a prevalent statement we can hear through chant, shouts or see painted with red in a placard by group activists that gathered to protest against the government. Usually, these kinds of act are present when something is questionable that was done by the authoritative government which has spawned a problem or an issue...
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Abstract The aim of this report was to study the impact Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) has on a child’s ability to read, write, speak and listen and what strategies could be implemented to aid in reducing the effects. The report highlights the application of the Behaviourist Theory to the language intervention of a child diagnosed with APD. The report involved...
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From as early as our time spent in the womb, our ears are already adjusting to the sounds of the exterior world. This marks the beginning of a life full of language acquisition and development. Going from a child aged 0-6 months of age, turning their heads to listen to sounds (Cox, 2011) to a child of 4-5 years with...
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Beliefs emanating from the social norms and cultural values of individuals have a profound influence on how people carry out their activities and how often they do them. For instance, people’s beliefs on health and wellness inspire what they eat and drink and their behaviors. Consequently, language practitioners, under the guidelines of teaching practice rely on their opinions, which influences...
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I highly agree that postcolonial discourse influences ideas about English as a global language. English as the language of the British colonists achieved celebrated immensity during British Imperialism. Since then, English as a language accomplished admiration in educational prospects and in governance structure all along the colonial era. The reverence of English did not stop yet it further intensified in...
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