English as a World Language

25 Ноября 2011 в 17:56, сочинение

Today, when English is one of the major languages in the world , it requires an effort of the imagination to realize that this is a relatively recent thing - that in Shakespeare's time , for example, only a few million people spoke English, and the language was not thought to be very important by the other nations of Europe, and was unknown to the rest of the world.

A History of the English Language

31 Марта 2013 в 19:26, лекция

Baugh and Cable’s A History of the English Language has long been considered the
standard work in the field.
A History of the English Language is a comprehensive exploration of the linguistic
and cultural development of English, from the Middle Ages to the present day. The book
provides students with a balanced and up-to-date overview of the history of the language.
The fifth edition has been revised and updated to keep students up to date with recent
developments in the field. Revisions include:
• a revised first chapter, ‘English present and future’
• a new section on gender issues and linguistic change
• updated material on African-American Vernacular English

On discipline « English language »

27 Марта 2011 в 19:02, реферат

In Amendment I of the Bill of Rights, the United States government gives individuals the right of freedom of speech and prohibits the government to abridge the freedom to exercise this right. The ability of the United States citizens to express themselves freely without restriction allows entrepreneurs to have maximum opportunities which creates economic wealth. However, there are restrictions on speech, ratings on movies, parental advisories on music, and other forms of entertainment. These restrictions do in some way restrict free speech.

Why Do We Learn the English Language

14 Марта 2013 в 16:09, доклад

I am sure every well-educated person should speak English, because it is the language of communication, business, science and culture.
English is now the most important and widespread language in the world. It is the state language in five countries: Great Britain, Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand. In many Asian and African countries people speak English besides their native one. People also speak English in Europe. English is spoken practically all over the world.

Neologisms in Modern English language

20 Января 2012 в 09:37, курсовая работа

The sphere of the Internet alone gave birth to thousand of new terms which have become international (network, server, browser, e-mail, e-news, provider, site, netscape communicator, facebook, Internet explorer etc.). Recent discoveries in biochemistry, genetic engineering , cosmonautics and other sciences demanded new words to name new concepts and ideas. However, the vocabulary of our everyday usage is also being enlarged by neologisms.

Why do we learn the English language?

16 Января 2011 в 13:04, реферат

It is necessary to learn foreign languages. That’s why pupils have got such subject as a foreign language at school. Everybody knows his own language, but it is useful to know foreign languages.
I learn English, because I understand that I can use it. For example, if I do to England I’ll be able to speak English too. English is used not only in England, but also in other countries.

French borrowings in the english language

17 Октября 2009 в 14:36

this work is about french influence on the english vocabulary,phonology,and grammar

Articulatory peculiarities of vowels in the English and Ukrainian languages

24 Ноября 2011 в 20:08, реферат

1.Articulatory peculiarities of vowels in the English and Ukrainian languages
1.1 Articulation peculiarities of English language vowels. Their positional changes and reduction.
1.2. Articulatory peculiarities of vowels in the Ukrainian languages