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English as a Global Language: A Rhetorical Analysis

In one of the articles from Newsweek, author Robert McCrum wrote an article and gave it the title All the World Speaks Globish. It was posted on the 12th of June 2010, wherein McCrum stated that the English language had become more like a “worldwide power”, a “populist tool” known as the Globish language (McCrum 2010). This Globish language was said to have dominated the world since 2005, when there was the trend of global self-expression made powerful through the Internet (McCrum 2010). Even French-speaking Jean-Paul Nerrière insisted that English had become “the worldwide dialect of the third Continue reading...

Abstract

In a study abroad context, students have the advantage of immersing themselves in the environment of the target language and being exposed to it. However, in and a stay-home context, where English is not the mother tongue, students’ exposure to the second language is often times restricted to the classroom. Although language teachers are keen to develop inside class room activities and practices that increase the suitability of students to acquire a second language, many would agree that class time is too limited to enhance students’ oral fluency skills. Consequently, creating opportunities outside the classroom for students to speak Continue reading...

I was lucky to be born in a privileged family of one of the Scandinavian countries.
In Norway, we are met with a lot of opportunities, resources and encouragement. Norway has a stable and growing economy with a lot of export and import; it also maintains a strong relationship with the rest of the world. In Norway, the majority speaks English. Consequently, many Norwegians study or work abroad during their life span. However, there are some people in little towns in the rural areas that do not speak English that well. People who are proficient in English are often Continue reading...

This paper will demonstrate individual story which gives an understanding regarding how student gain their experience in learning English. By looking at the past, I remember when I begin studying English in grade 1 it was really hard for me as I was newbie to it and was not native. My teacher started teaching us the letters and numbers and how to pronounce them in an effective way. It was quite hard for me as I used to fail in all quizzes and tests provided that time. My father always showed anger from my education status but my mother Continue reading...

English

Norway, one of Scandinavia’s countries, boasts of its stable yet growing economy. In Norway, I feel so lucky because I have been endowed with a lot of opportunities, resources, encouragement, and most importantly, a privileged Norwegian family. In addition, Norway also maintains a strong relationship worldwide because majority of its people speaks English. As a result, many Norwegians like me study or work abroad during their life span. Like in many parts of the world, as in Norway, people who are proficient in English are often characterized as smart and knowledgeable. If I were to illustrate the Norwegian Continue reading...

Language instincts refer to the unique human capabilities to concerning response to particular communication needs. As a result, the language could differ with regions or individuals. In most cases, people become more conversant with the language learnt and taught the form the childhood days due to the level and frequency of its use. On the other hand, the learnt language acquired through schools and other institutions occur when one develops the need and urge to learn the language or to fit in the communities. For this reason, philosophers and experts encourage people to become more conversant with more than Continue reading...

Business communication

Introduction
A lingua franca is the practice of learning a foreign language because there is the need to acquire communication skills in it. English has been used as a lingua franca to enhance international relations especially on business fronts. Currently, more than 80% of business transactions are made in English even though the majority of users of this language are non-Native speakers. With the rise of globalization, countries and business professions have seen the need to use English as a lingua franca to enhance business competition and sustain their operations. Based on this brief overview, the paper seeks to Continue reading...

English Survey Questions

British/UK b. Kuwaiti c. American d. Australian e. other

What nationality of English speaker has the clearest accent?

British/UK b. American c. Australian d. Canadian

What do you feel is the most important quality for an English teacher to have?

a clear accent b. patience c. good grammar d. knowledge of the student’s native language
4. Have you noticed any major differences between non-native English speakers and

English speakers, as ESL teachers? (different accent, speed of speech, grasp of grammar)

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5. Do you believe that native English speakers have a better grasp on any of the following,
than non-native English speakers? (circle all that apply)
apply)
grammar b. vocabulary c. slang/common expressions d. ______
6. How long do you believe a non-native English speaker should learn and speak English
before being allowed to Continue reading...

Introduction to My Professional Development Portfolio

A Personal Description
I am among the few individuals who are conscientious, reliable and hope to do what others are not willingly to do. This is because I am inspired to make changes in whatever I do in terms of improving on the already existing plans. I always attempt to think and do what is expected despite not being told anything. This is because I am self-motivated and passionate about everything that I am involved with. It is through commitment that anything can be achieved, and I believe in self-efficiency (Baker, & Wiseman, 2009). For instance, when I stayed at Continue reading...

American English is one of the dominant languages all over the world. Many countries across the globe have huge populations that speak in American English. However, there are basic differences that American English has with other forms of English. British English is another popular form of English that is spoken by many people in the world.
One of the major distinctions is that of pronunciation. There is difference in the pronunciation of vowels and consonants. There is distinction in the matter of stress and intonation in the two forms of English language. The difference of verbs, nouns, and usage Continue reading...

Introduction;

The specific method being used to analyse the text in this case is the method of Carl James. In applied linguistics, Carl James puts forward the idea of contrastive analysis that is effective in thoroughly analysing, identifying and understanding problems and issues in foreign languages or second languages that a person is learning who has an entirely different mother tongue.

The analysis technique by Carl James can be applied to research and study for studying linguistics and as a teaching tool for teachers teaching different languages.
The technique or rather the Carl James methodology is very thorough in analysing Continue reading...

The Development of ESP

English for Specific Purposes from its emergence in the early 1960s till now has grown into a well-developed area of knowledge with a great number of specialized studies, publications, programs and courses. The present study is aimed at reviewing the main stages of development of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) through describing the pioneering efforts to define it, tracing its history of development and giving the examples of specific theories and works. Though a variety of definitions of ESP exists in the current body of literature, the majority of scholars agree that English for Specific Purposes encompasses teaching of Continue reading...

Dissertation on

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Introduction
Football is the blood sport for the European people. Since last fifty years it is a part of the national affairs for some countries in Europe. The principle ways of competition among these countries is the domestic leagues that took place on a frequent basis. As compare to other countries, only few people of other countries outside Europe use to know about football because international football was not that much famous at the beginning of the era. But with globalization and cultural mix, football started spreading at a high pace all over the world. This is Continue reading...

CELCIS in a nutshell

I was born in Saudi Arabia I always thought that learning English is very challenging and tedious. However, when Western Michigan University warmly opened its arms, my opinion was changed completely. CELCIS (Center for English Language and Culture for International Students) program has been designed to provide instruction for non-native speakers, who will use English in their future academic and professional activities. My experience in Western Michigan University was virtually life-changing. Together with my multinational friends, I received not only a deep insight into English grammar, but also into the American way of living.

Problems and solutions

Having arrived in the country, Continue reading...

1362 – 1654 became the period of the female rule in the pre-modern European history. Many of the queens played a significant role in the further history in Europe and in the whole world. One of the most important female rulers became Queen of England Elizabeth I. As the last representative of the Tudor family, it was expected that she would give a life to a heir. But the history knew her as a ‘Virgin Queen’. She did not have children and became in fact the last of Tudors. People called the time of her rule as the Elizabethan era Continue reading...

Introduction

The term identity is used to describe the nature of a person, who they are in terms of gender, personality, language, nationality and behavior. The identity of a person sets them apart from other people and makes a person recognized as the person they are. For instance, the name of a person also contributes to their identity in addition to their physical attributes, culture and character. Self identity defines the way I perceive myself. The language used determines my self-perception in different circumstances. Self-perception is influenced by factors that make the person fell good or bad about themselves such Continue reading...

Introduction

Language is what allows us to understand each other through the process of communication; it also allows us to become acquainted with diverse groups of people. It is, at the same time, one of the major reasons why we misunderstand each other; a cause of divide among people. The effect of language to humanity is as complex as the nature of language itself. It is this complexity which characterizes us from other creations - we can communicate through our languages. I, therefore, chose how I learned to acquire or speak my Native language as well as the English language, Continue reading...

The readings we had about culture and learning were quite insightful, they provoke one to think critically on how the two aspects i.e. culture and leaning correlate. The three articles we read provided me with basic knowledge on various factors that influence the results or performance of children in different schools who are from different cultures as well as different socio-economic backgrounds. The articles critiques the reasons or explanations provided by different researchers and scholars as to why children who are considered to be from poor background or those who live in poverty stricken neighborhoods and ghettos perform poorly Continue reading...

Introduction

Since 1960s, ESP has evolved passing through five main development stages. Notably, in development rates in different countries differ significantly. This section draws a general focus on five ESP developmental stages and how they have contributed to the maturity of ESP. EST, which stands for ‘English for Science and Technology’ has been found playing a key role in demonstrating ESP development. It is through EST that the analysis of language and integration of teaching has significantly changed. This book does not only generalize stages of ESP development from EST perspective but also takes into consideration the place of EST Continue reading...

It can sometimes seem that math class and English class exist on the opposite of the learning spectrum. I make this statement because it seems commonplace for someone who says, “I hate math,” to be someone who loves English. The opposite is also true, it seems that people who say, “I hate English class” are often the ones who most enjoy math. While this it not true in every case, stereotypically it seems true for many people. This is because there are big differences in the type of intelligences that excel at language and mathematical and logical reasoning. The Continue reading...