Linguistics Essay Topics & Examples. Page 7

In addition, poetry uses exclusion to define it by not including it in its world and consequently, by insinuation, the business has developed into all that poetry is not.

These morphemes consist of morphemes that are individual words and others that are fragments of words. On the other hand, morphemes that need inflection to be meaningful are bound morphemes.

Larry Hyman who is the author of the report on the universality of word accent is a linguistics professor at the University of California where he specializes in phonology.

A dialect and an accent can be differentiated by listening to the changes in vocabulary and the changes in the sound of a speaker.

While many scientists and researchers attribute the emergence of the use of language among Homo sapiens to spontaneous emergence in a manner similar to the "big bang theory" of the origin of the earth, others [...]

The tone and choice of words used can differ given the context of the situation; however it remains the constant tool of expression.

Most of the learners will encounter problems in these two areas because of the disparities that exist between the Spanish and the English language in spelling and sound pattern of words.

In an insightful study on the use of first language in classroom, Cook revealed that most participants supported the application of the first language as a critical tool for mediation.

This essay will offer a critique of the research that was conducted and published by the two authors in which it can be argued that they made positive contribution to the teachers' use of TL [...]

The underlying assumption of the SUP model that the acquisition of the second language is possible at the expense of the first, and the proportion of the student's proficiency in the primary language decreases proportionally, [...]

Some of the courses that I took included curriculum development and assessment, language reading acquisition and research, teaching in a pluralistic society, and the English linguistic. In these classes, I gathered methods and tactics to [...]

These include the daily duties discussed, the domain of the ELT which is mainly educational, the medium mostly used in the presentation of ELT programs that are to be 'spoken', the mode that is a [...]

Due to the growing body of research on the issue of grammar proficiency and processes involved in grammar acquisition, the project is aimed at showing which approach to grammar improvement is the most viable, and [...]

Studies Devoted to Gloss Use The impact of glosses usage on the performance of the learners of English as a foreign language has been researched in numerous studies.

At the end of the lesson, the learners showed competency in speaking and pronouncing the English words taught in the most appropriate manner.

Here, the story is told and there is certain return to the beginning of the story. This section is the end of the story and reference to the point mentioned at the start.

There are primary schools that have such programs to enable the non-citizens to get used to the English language and be able to adapt quickly to the new system.

The theory called the ethnography of speaking, offered by Dell Hymes, will be used to situate the problem of multilingualism and its effect on children's language behaviour as it helps to comprehend the components of [...]

The examination of the pros and cons of the CC and standardized testing will generate a clearer mental image of the effects of the CC particularly on teachers.

First, it is critical to have school-wide commitment to the needs of students who are not native speakers of English. Apart from that, it is critical to remember about the use of best methods in [...]

While examining the stages of the new language's development with the focus on the concrete social group, the researchers are able to resolve the dispute on the role of culture and nature in forming the [...]

In order to properly study the effectiveness of the research and improvement methods, many more aspects of the individual characteristics and social life must be taken into consideration.

Taylor argues that an evaluation seeks to test the ability of the learner to understand how the language works and to test the level of proficiency in that particular language.

The aim of the plan is to utilize the legend of the Mayans to depict to the students the way science evolved through the ages.

The research results state that the process of literacy instruction is hindered to an impressive degree by the misunderstandings between teachers and students due to the language issues.

The set of articles reviewed in the present work provide a deeper understanding of the connections that a language has with the reality on any level, the functions that it plays in reflecting the human [...]

I like you and want to be with you. Now I do not want to go either', 'And i did not like that at all.

Most of the signs and codes are recognised by all as living in one and the same society we seem to have the similar vision and interpretation of those signs.

The problem becomes even more obvious and hard to cope with when it comes to dealing with the similarities and differences between Semitic languages, which the Arabic one belongs to, and the Indo-European language family, [...]

It is a good way to attract tourists and to serve them to increase the profit of the organization. It is more important whether this language can meet the needs of the speakers referring to [...]

Where the Theory Is Applicable I believe the major concept of the Skopos Theory is very important for a translator as it helps to achieve the major goal of translation, i.e.to make an original text [...]

This paper is a critical review of semantic primes within and across languages, particularly of the Natural Semantic Metalanguage theory developed by Anna Wierzbicka, a Polish and Australian linguist who is engaged in linguistic semantics, [...]

Whichever reason it may be, the important thing that a writer should realize is that it is normal to make errors in the first attempt.

The perception of the world depends on human culture as in most cases cultural and traditional aspects influence people from their birth and it presupposes the formation of their vision of the surrounding reality based [...]

The excerpt "the problem of speech genres" explores the infinite diversity of speech. In addition, the excerpt argues that style is complex and that it determines the nature of the grammar used in a specific [...]

Muller, it is possible to come across a number of different metacommentaries used by the author with the purpose to make sure that the readers can correctly understand the reasons of the elaborated information and [...]

As noted from the name of the technique, the core of the task based technique in language learning is the task itself.

This means that the program is specific to the task in hand The major strength of this article is the fact that it gives a detailed account of the developments of ESP since the 1960s.

In this case the students will be taught predominantly in English, which is the language that the students will be in the process of acquiring.

In the article, the author seeks to enhance the understanding of anaphor agreement effect. To strengthen the perspective of argument marking, Shiraki shows the different roles that case and agreement play in the context of [...]

Some unaccusative verbs contain a theme and specify the location or state of the intended meaning of the verb, such as in the word 'go' which shows a location.

In this respect, Smith-Sutherland focuses on the culture of the Second Language learners and, thus, the researcher emphasizes the critical perspective of ethnographic research.

It is important to consider structural differences evident in the English language in order to understand how the norms of communication and ways of speaking differ for Arabic speakers learning the language.

Extensive reading will also enable the learner to develop an affinity to the second language and; hence, will be able to master the use of the language in context.

Language is said to be a system that tries to place meaning to a word, but for people to agree on a word in relation to the intended meaning, then there must be the universal [...]

The IELTS tests are available in over 800 centers and locations in 130 countries of the world, and are accessible internationally.

One of the most significant studies on the role of CPH in the acquisition of a second language was that conducted by Johnson and Newport.

However, this is part of the reason why it is very difficult to establish standards used in explaining English swear words into Arabic.

The author contents that a strong ending of a presentation will be a plus as it will leave an impact to the audience.

Therefore, the main objective of the study centers on assessing the influence and impact of local language in the administration of expatriate firms in Saudi Arabia.

Most studies on the effectiveness of translation focus on the competence of the translator and the ability of the communicator and the translator to develop some element of synchronization in order to be effective.

In the 1990s, the latest developments in nation-building have begun emphasizing a corporate outlook and regionalism directly related to the use of the English language."The younger generation is tied to the pragmatics of English-knowing bilingualism [...]

It is also evident that the writer has an attitude towards the subject matter since the audience can easily identify with both the mood of the writer and the text itself.

The ways of how descriptivism and prescriptivism are applied to English reading and writing, the dialects of English, which are inherent to the chosen community, and the examples of dominants dialects will be discussed in [...]

The above observation was also apparent in the study by Benseman, Sutton and Lander who explained that, the involvement of the learner in the teaching allows students to increase their use of first language literacy [...]

The aim of this report is to discuss the problem of the endangered languages preservation taking into account the historic and cultural conditions of their development as well as the impact of the modern time. [...]

At this point, the teach calls it "the end" of the first round, helps the students to identify the remaining mistakes if any and call for the second group which will be assigned a new [...]

Al-Saidat's article of the phonological analysis of the English phonotactics among the Arabic English learners is a study that aimed at examining the phonotactic issues connected with learning the English language by the Arabic English [...]

After making communication easy, it is advisable to use the language of the listener to say, "I do not speak much of that language".

Therefore, the African American variety of English language refers not only to grammar and vocabulary attributes that make the differences, but also to social and cultural dimension they form in society.

When it comes to mentioning the positive aspects of being a bilingual person, the first and the foremost advantage to mention is the ability to convey specific ideas in either of the languages without any [...]

According to Heywood, figurative language is the use of words, phrases, and expressions that compel the audience to use its sense of imagination. The function of a metaphor is to facilitate understanding by instilling a [...]

It is therefore imperative that institutions that admit students that use English as a second language put in place mechanisms to ensure that ESL students are taught how to avoid plagiarism and the penalties of [...]

From a professional perspective, the language should be regarded as a social practice contributes to social interaction and professional evaluation of a language environment.

The speech sensitized the audience on the dangers of food overproduction and cosmetic food standards. The examples connect him with the audience and people in different parts of the world.

It is important to note that Amy Tan not only uses the article to give us an insight into her world of writing and the continuous commitments she made to better her mastery of the [...]

The question that this essay will be seeking to answer is: Must the learners of a first and second language go through all the stages of language acquisition?

In most East Asian countries, multilingualism is restricted to elites; although patterns of language ability differ between the classes multilingualism is the norm at all levels of the society.

Moreover, one is to keep in mind that multilingualism in the United States and "plurilingualism of individuals is one of the cornerstones of Europe".

In this regard, it can be stated that the process of second language acquisition is a platform for either improving one's identity or reinforcing one's identity as a member of the privileged class. In other [...]

In order to be in a position to determine whether this word is used as a verb or as a noun, it would require one to get the context of the word.

The comprehension of the application of a figurative language requires from one to be able to understand it in depth. The use of an analogy is appropriate in circumstances where the two cases in question [...]

Certainly, we can mention Wilshire Private School in which students can learn the Korean language, but it is not a part of the curriculum. Nevertheless, the majority of Korean Americans living in the Los Angeles [...]

According to historians, the dialects that are there today are not the same dialects that existed in the past and therefore it is the fact that dialects keep on changing according to the needs of [...]

To be specific, the language of the four main characters is analyzed with the remarks to the use of words and expressions.

For instance, she outlined the importance of the World Cup to the Middle East and the role of the football in uniting the whole region.

Crawford carried out a study on language extinction in the United States and pointed out that the problem of language loss is now considered a crisis and a threat to the entire world.

This greatly impedes on the communication efforts of the student in class Non native speakers have to take into consideration the culture of the Native speakers. This paper set out to highlight the variety of [...]

In Japan, honorific use is determined by the category of the addressee, that is, he/ she might be superior to the addresser, and this corresponds directly to the verb in use.

It is also important to recognize the close connection that exists between language and culture and recognize that for that reason choosing one language to be the language of the world might difficult.

Aim and scope The aim of the research consists in investigation of the attitude toward the language policies implemented in order to encourage the rising generation to speak the Tai-yu language and be educated using [...]

For example, the noun insect in English is insecto in Spanish and professor in English is profesor in Spanish. Pronunciation of words in English and Spanish is very different as in Spanish, each letter in [...]

Reflecting on these four articles; 'There is reading...and then there's reading,' 'Taking literacy skills home,' 'The importance of the act of reading,' and 'the new literacy studies' I cannot help but appreciate and celebrate the [...]

However, the degree to which the First Amendment protects commercial speech is not the same as that for other forms of speech protected by the Amendment.

Over the years, one of the results of the rise of the new indigenous movements has been the transformation of the national political cultures and the recognition of the realities of ethnic diversity and cultural [...]

However, the code-switching of language words between English and French have raised concerns of the French standard in Canada, particularly in Quebec. The effectiveness of French speaking programs in Canada is unknown.

This paper tries to explain the reasons of low literacy in Canada and offers recommendations to improve the quality of workplace performance in the country.

To my mind, there are several reasons to make English the only official language in the United States of America, and the other languages, including Spanish, may be native or even preferable in some states [...]

However, the author attributes the level of proficiency in the second language to social and demographic factors such as exposure, education and the duration of residence in the United States.

Although it is impossible to pinpoint the exact geographical location that the Amiables lived, their language sheds some light as to the nature of the land that the tribe may have occupied.

To know a language in general is to be able to understand the language but a more technical approach would be to be able to transmit, receive, and understand information communicated in a given language.

While considering the issue of cross-cultural communication and tourism it is necessary to note that the central factor of this problem is difference in cultures and traditions.

Additionally, the evaluation has to involve the analysis of the features as well as levels of language together with the role that language plays in cognitive psychology.

Besides verbs expressing the manner in which an action is carried out, English language has variety of verbs that encode the result of an action, but not the manner of achieving this result.

The author presents the experiences of the Korean community to communicate the common struggles that the children faced and how they tried to solve the problem of identity.

This means that children are forced to acquire the language of majority to be treated in accordance with the same rules and traditions applicable to the monolingual majority.

To understand that this absence of interpretation is the result of using ideological tools and language and that culture and politics are closely connected with language and knowledge, it is necessary to refer to the [...]

Successive acquisition is similar to first language acquisition because a child learns the second language through analysis of rules and making errors.

According to, the number of Wolof speakers are rising given the fact that majority of the communities within Senegal, Gambia and part of Mauritania are using the language in their socio-economic and political undertakings.

I have used the corpora of English language to investigate the frequency of use of modals in different varieties of English though the primary purpose of the research was to compare and contrast the findings [...]

In the UK, the word "rubber" refers to an eraser, and the "pecker" is the chin, meaning that "keeping one's pecker up" is a phrase to use with care.

Structural grammar is based on the analysis of a language structure. Language is dynamic and no form of grammar is superior to the other.

The first step would be to develop the language structure of the two languages that are involved. The next phase will involve developing the structures of the two languages in the computer application.

You need to make the most of your one chance to grab the attention and eyeballs of the person who is making the hiring decision.

Social networking contributes to the motivation of learners to gain proficiency in the second language. In some social networks, the learner has the opportunity to make friends with fellow learners and they can encourage and [...]

The writer attempts to expose divergent view of the experts with the aim of unveiling the meaning of synchrony and diachrony.

The language is suitable to be used in the medical and the nursing fields. In medical terminology, when a single letter is changed, the denotation of the word is transformed.

During the process of acquisition of two languages, a child can make developmental errors, transfer errors, and mix languages while communicating orally, and the character of these errors can be analyzed in order to make [...]

One of the reasons in this group would certainly be that the capital city of the new country is located on the territory where Caspian is the majority language.

Anne Fadiman also develops the idea of the language's significance in her The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, and it is important to refer to the experience of Lia Lee's parents in the [...]

He believes that the decline of the English language is caused by political and economic issues and not the influence of writers.

In fact, the aspect of globalization can be argued to be the main reason for the spread of the English language.

Children normally respond and comprehend to simple tasks; and can speak simple sentences and phrases. Besides that, children are capable to use interrogative sentences using words such as "how" and "when".

In spite of the fact the critics of this notion argue the moral aspect of the phenomenon and its origin, the usage of the word in speech, in press, and in the Internet expands and [...]

Failure to understand the perceived meaning of the drawings led to the development of such stereotypes. The surfaces made the presentation of drawings extremely difficult owing to the ability of the surfaces to regenerate.

For example, in his debate for gay marriage Sullivan indicates that conservatives consider gay marriage to be "a slippery slope towards polygamy and other things such as pedophilia, or even bestiality" and as such it [...]

It is based on this that it cannot be stated that one form of communication is better than the other, rather, they are both important aspects of how humans choose to communicate and as such [...]

The Jomoan language is believed to be some type of Austronesian language which is likely to have provided the substratum of the Japanese language.

The use of conjunctions is also altered by introducing other words in addition to the conjunction to make it a phrase.

The book of the author provides the background and analysis of the history of his education and helps understand how he became a person he is today.