Linguistics Essay Topics & Examples. Page 8
The significance of Piercey's discussion is the attempts to prove the idea that the English language is sexist in the nature, thus, the topic of the gender inequality is discussed with references to the linguistic [...]
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.
The first participant would be given the names of all the fruits, and after mastering the names, the participants would read out the name of the fruits once its picture is shown.
The field of research methods in linguistics is a dynamic and fast evolving field of study Researchers continuously endeavor to unearth fundamental facts underlying this line of study, the modes and codes of its operation, [...]
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, [...]
It must be kept in mind that the two kinds of the Arabic language, the standard one, and the vernacular Arabic, are unlikely to merge further on.
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 [...]
The statement of the problem should also be included; this is a summary of the problem to be investigated, that is, diglossia in the teaching of Arabic as a foreign language.
This is perhaps the reason why at the end, critics of time like Jose Luis Borges were forced to accept that time is real and that time is needed by all especially when it comes [...]
Thus, the majority of the interviewed students claimed that the concept of global citizenship is applicable to a person who treats the humankind as a whole and believes that people should emphasize that they belong [...]
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.
Lack of inclusion of teachers and learners in the development of EFL teaching materials in the KSA has resulted in poor relations between teachers and the materials.
The main tasks of the investigation are as follows: To identify the reasons of why the Saudi Arabia community is an appropriate research choice; To define multilingualism as an important factor in the discussion of [...]
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 [...]
Most of the similarities are in the domain of lexicon, but the differences are located in syntax and phonology. The category of velar sounds is quite rich in Cantonese.
Considering the following quote from Fries' paper: "The most efficient materials are those that are based upon a scientific description of the language to be learned, carefully compared with a parallel description of the native [...]
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.
Among the most common practices in the Christian fraternity, which, for the purpose of this paper, can be classified as magical, one could mention the practice of speaking in tongues. Can the practice of speaking [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]
Identifying Characteristics of Taxi Drivers as Learners of English for Specific Purposes The group of students includes taxi drivers who will need to meet the existing standards of the language proficiency.
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.
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 [...]
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.
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.
The author contents that a strong ending of a presentation will be a plus as it will leave an impact to the audience.
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".
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.
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 [...]
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.
As compared to this, the communication in natural language will ease the operation and communication with computer and in accessible way. Besides, the natural language processing can be used as production device in summarizing and [...]
More importantly, there still exist gaps in knowledge on the most successful coping strategies that international students can adopt to overcome the challenge presented by the problem of language barrier in the pursuit of their [...]
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 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.
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.
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 [...]
An example of a cliche is 'the writing is on the wall.' The appropriate circumstances under which this cliche can be used is when referring to something that is about to happen.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 [...]
People need to be encouraged to learn their native languages to make them appreciate their cultures more. People work hard to conform to expectations of their peers to ensure they communicate in a language everyone [...]