NAME: THE IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH COURSE: British or American‚ the language is basically the same‚ and its global stature is backed up by massive English-language training programmes‚ an international business that in textbooks‚ language courses‚ tape cassettes‚ video programmes and computerized instruction — is worth hundreds of millions of pounds or dollars to the economies of the US and the UK. The English language is now one of Britain’s most reliable exports. In the ironic words of the novelist
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a. Introduction Before the publication of the Oxford English Dictionary in 1927‚ one pamphleteer complained that‚ “We have neither Grammar nor Dictionary‚ neither Chart nor Compass‚ to guide us through the wide sea of Words” (Winchester 92). He was right that until that point‚ no comprehensive dictionary of the English language had been published. There was‚ of course‚ Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language‚ released in 1755‚ which was an unquestionable success‚ although it merely provided
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of two English Dictionaries Studying foreign languages is very difficult although there is a variety of books which can help learners to accelerate that process. Some of the most useful are dictionaries which can assist immensely in expanding our vocabulary. Dictionaries are also very important for linguistic training; however this doesn’t mean that they are of the same quality. This essay will attempt to compare two dictionaries: Longman’s Active Dictionary and Oxford Student’s
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Johnson’s Dictionary and its Consequences In 1755 Samuel Johnson’s A Dictionary of the English Language (DEL) was published and with it a change in language was brought about. It contained 40‚000 entries‚ each with etymology‚ pronunciation keys‚ definitions and example quotes to demonstrate the word in use. All of this was compiled by one man over seven years‚ a feat in itself. Although not the first ever dictionary; Bailey released the Universal Etymological English Dictionary in 1721 and
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I would like to talk about the culture dictionary‚ more specifically about the Oxford Guide to British and American Culture. The importance of such dictionaries became unquestionable when the culturological approach to the study of languages appeared. This approach means the unity of the language and culture. To acquire a language‚ a person should have the knowledge of special features of communication‚ behavior‚ people’s mind‚ habits‚ values‚ traditions in the country which language he/she learns
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reason why beauty has plenty of definitions will be argued. Helen Keller once said‚ "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Beauty is a kind of quality.” Also‚ Websters dictionary defines beauty as something that is pleasing to ones sight or mind. However‚ beauty encompasses so much more than that. Beauty may not be recognized at once in people that you meet‚ but is recognized through close relationships such as family and
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The Use of Dictionaries in Language Learning in High School. Introduction Why should we encourage students to use dictionaries? Dictionaries develop learner autonomy. They are a handy resource for researching different meanings‚ collocations‚ examples of use and standard pronunciation. If students know how to use them effectively‚ there are hundreds of hours of self-guided study to be had with a good dictionary. The best way to complement a dictionary investment is strong study skills. As teachers
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English Words ‘The air is always thick with our verbal emissions. There are so many things we want to tell the world. Some of them are important‚ some of them are not. But we talk anyway. A life without words would be a horrendous privation.’ (from the Introduction) Words and language‚ keys to human identity‚ are fascinating subjects. The aim of this book is to arouse curiosity about English words and about the nature of language in general‚ especially among students who are not intending
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“Distinguishing” and Freedom” are the two words that make up the title of the novel. According to Dictionary. Com the definition of Distinguishing means: “To treat (someone or something) as different)” (Dictionary.Com‚ 2013). Freedom on the other hand according to the Oxford English Dictionary means: “The power or right to act‚ speak or think as one wants” (Compact Oxford English Dictionary for Students‚ 2006: 400). These two meanings refer to “Tambu” and “Nyasha”. The reason is because “Tambu”
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The Benefits of Studying English English is the most widely used language in the world. It is spoken by around four hundred million people. Along with its proud status as the top first language‚ it is extensively used as a second language across the globe. For those wishing to study the subject further‚ for example to A level or degree level standard‚ it is naturally assumed that an excellent level of written and spoken English will already have been attained. In these higher level courses you
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