Linguistics Essay Topics & Examples. Page 8

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.

The present study is the actual replication of the study of Chang on the analysis of developmental pragmatics and evolution of speech acts of L2 learners with the increased proficiency levels in English.

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, [...]

The purpose of this report is to show the benefits of learning more than one language among kindergarten children. The purpose of this report is to analyse the benefits of learning two languages among kindergarten [...]

The study by Eckman and Iverson focuses on the way how the contrast between [s] and [ ] is manifested in the native languages of the participants.

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 [...]

In spite of the fact that L1 has a role to play in students life, it is imperative to mention that English for academic purposes is very crucial not just to outshine in academic field, [...]

In some cases, it may force the listener to make guesses based on the context of the speech to develop a meaning because the speaker could be pronouncing a word in a manner that is [...]

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

Its important to note that the same style that is used in the US, UK and other countries that have English, as their first language is not the same that is used by learners taking [...]

Moreover, the investigation is constructed to determine the differences in perceptions of the strategies by foreign language teacher and by Asian students, for the effect carried by the practice of these strategies may differ from [...]

It is therefore believed that similarities and differences in various languages play a significant role in the acquisition of the second language, the more the differences, the difficult it is to acquire the second language [...]

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.

Different results have led to the explanation of the language acquisition patterns that are revealed by children and adults of the first and second language.

This text aims to find the correct definition of the term 'bilingual', by identifying the characteristics that define a bilingual, the distinctions caused by the different times a language is learned, and whether learning a [...]

Through the use of this concept, the metaphor is understood better and meaning of the source and target is easily understood. The conceptual metaphor theory is useful in the understanding of the vital components of [...]

Understanding the practical structures of sentence interpretation has been an area of intense research for over a century, and interest in the basis of language and sentence processing is as old as the initially documented [...]

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 [...]

It is used as the verbal means of communication and is the native language of almost all groups that can be classified as Arabic speakers in the world.

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.

The attitude that teachers have on the use of L1 to teach L2 influences the performance in teaching the new language.

The second language is often taught as a foreign language, alongside or after the acquisition of the first language. The teacher's exposure to the language and activities used in learning in and out of class [...]

For example, the phrase better is commonly used to demonstrate that a particular product is superior over other rival products that fall in the same category.

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.

The main focus of the study discussed in this paper is the analysis of the contact between English and Arabic languages in Egypt.

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 following is an example of a contextual assumption from the journal: "I enjoy reading novels about romance and thrillers because I am drawn to the suspense created by writing styles in thrillers and also [...]

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. [...]

This is because the latter statement does not necessarily refer to the material used to build the house but to the ownership and occupancy of the structure.

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".

Partially, this can be explained by the fact that, as of today, there is a tendency among more and more cultural scientists, to refer to the concept of language in terms of an identity-forming tool.

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.

Dialects and their development: the two sides of the sword Among the things which needed to be done in the course of the given assignment, understanding the way dialects develop was the first and the [...]

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.

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 essay the main points concerning the use of the word 'like' is highlighted with different views concerning the word examined The word like is used in a range of uses.

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.

From this analysis therefore, we see that, state interference in the wiki leaks saga was unwarranted, and it amounted to a breach of the freedom of the press.

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 [...]

Moreover, in the study of language, this approach can be quite beneficial, in the sense that, it better encourages the accommodation of foreign languages and cultures as opposed to the deficit model, because to a [...]

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 [...]

This is why English has to be declared the official language of the United States in order to prove the unity of this huge country, to help people speak one language in one country, to [...]

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.

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 [...]

The use of rhythm in the Declaration of Independence is used with the intention of emphasizing the points the author is making.

The second essay sows clearly that the target audience, as well as its tastes, demands and key interests, has been defined; the fact that the author has come to the realization of what the audience [...]

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

One of the theories of the language evolution suggests that during the prehistoric era, language evolved as an adaptation to change; a change that meant better survival and enhanced understanding of the surroundings.

The process of the first language acquisition is considered to be a psycholinguistic process, while the second language acquisition is the area for study for linguists.

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.

Displacement is the idea that language can be used to communicate on things not in the immediate environment. One unique feature of language is that children, growing up, can easily learn how to communicate in [...]

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 rise in demand of professional interpreters in almost every field in the society has inspired the growth and significance of competent interpreters in the industry.

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

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.

However, when it comes to English and the national minorities inhabiting the USA, the domination of the former creates the conflict between the English language and the one of the nations in question.

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 [...]

In these cases it is the sound [t] which is changed under the influence of the process of glottalization caused by closure of the gottis in the flow of the speech.[ ], [ ] Deletion/Elision.

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 [...]

This hypothesis was put forward in the year 2004 to try and get a solution to the problem of language origin.

The process of investigation included examining the following: the number of words on each match on the blog; the commonly used words and phrases in commentary; the number of instances of play-by-play commentary; the number [...]

The choice of topic for presentation clearly demonstrates a lack of understanding and awareness of the topic of discussion by the audience in terms of analysis of the audience.

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 [...]

However, Chinese and Hong Kong migrants usually lack language to converse with local and other foreign academicians and students from different parts of the world.

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.

In conclusion, both writers disclose their understanding of the role of language in shaping and maintaining cultural and ethnical identities. However, both Rodriguez and Tan realize that loss of identity lead to loss of the [...]

Their use relevant and Lamy has succeeded in incorporating them in to the formal tone of his speech. Pronouns and alliterations- Lamy's use of pronouns is balanced and relevant throughout the speech.

Compared to her, June Jordan, the author of a study on the Black English, dwells upon the problem of being different as well, considering the social inacceptance of the dialect and the Black subculture: "white [...]

Therefore, it is the responsibility of teachers to utilize the various assessment ways in order to determine the progress of their students.

Since the organization has an official website all official communication within the organization as well as to the organization's clients is done through the internet.

Either because of the work of people's imagination, or because of the genius of the writers, people believe in what they read, which makes them live the life of a story character.

In many of the educational facilities, there is a misguided notion that these students will automatically fit into the society in their institutions through their interaction with the natives, but this often results to miscommunication [...]