Free Essays on English

  1. English

    English is a West Germanic language that was first spoken in early medieval England and is now a global lingua franca.[4][5] It is an official language of almost 60 sovereign states, the most commonly spoken language in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand...

  2. The importance of English

    I am Jessica , the Chairperson of the English Language Society . I speech this article because I am concerned about many student’ attitude towards studying the English language . Although the government has repeatedly told us of the importance of English , many students are still not bothered...

  3. What is English?

    What is English? History tells us that the English language arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom and later was influenced by Norman French. English has continued to develop since then borrowing words from languages all over the world. During the British empires colonization English spread all over the world...

  4. English Globalization

    Globalization and Diversification of English {text:bookmark-start} {text:bookmark-start} Globalization and diversification of English 1. THE E*FFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION ON *ELT (*English Language Teaching*) 1.1 The effects of globalization on ELT The purpose of the previous chapter was to examine...

  5. English Dialect

    Running head: ENGLISH DIALECT English Dialect Ted Abrams 01/16/2009 English Dialect African American English (AAE) is a dialect of American English used by many African Americans in modern society. This language is very unique and serves as a reflection of the changes that have occurred...

  6. importance of english

    In today’s global world, the importance of English can not be denied and ignored since English is the most common language spoken everwhere. With the help of developing technology, English has been playing a major role in many sectors including medicine, engineering, and education, which, in my opinion...

  7. How to Learn English?

    How to learn English Motivation for learning English What is necessary to learn English well? You have to change your life a little — do crazy things like talking to yourself in English or spending your evening reading a dictionary. In order to do these things, and do them regularly, you have to...

  8. English in Turkey

    Duygu ÇAKIRCI cakirci.duygu@metu.edu.tr ENGLISH IN TURKEY English has been expanded during “Tanzimat” Reform era in Ottoman Empire. They were curious how to learn and teach English. Thus, The English Schools which were established by foreign people had supplied in terms of education (1). However...

  9. English

    An essay on english To delve deeply into english is an exciting adventure. In depth analysis of english can be an enriching experience. Cited by many as the single most important influence on post modern micro eco compartmentalism, spasmodically it returns to create a new passion amongst those who...

  10. English as a Second Language

    101-503 Essay 6: Should English be the Official Language of the U.S. The English language is a language that plays an important role in the United States. The English language’s relevance is not only important in today’s era but also in the overall history of the United States. English is the second most...

  11. Middle English

    Middle English (ME) describes dialects of English in the history of the English language between the High and Late Middle Ages, or roughly during the three centuries between the late 12th and the late 15th century. Middle English developed out of Late Old English in Norman England (1066–1154) and...

  12. English Competency

    Introduction English language is a vital means of communication. A dog barks for his food because that is their way to communicate and one way human being communicates their need through language that’s why it exists. And one of the most spoken and known language in the world is the English. It is considered...

  13. English Learning

    show that the satisfaction about English learning in kindergarten, over fifty percent of parents was satisfied. Moreover, if the parents spend long time with their children about English learning, they will feel more satisfied. More and more parents think that English education is very important to help...

  14. English Language

    English is a West Germanic language that was first spoken in early medieval England and is now a global lingua franca.[4][5] It is an official language of almost 60 sovereign states, the most commonly spoken language in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand...

  15. Oxford English Dictionary (OED)

     dictionaries for English learners, and children’s dictionaries, to dictionaries for research and study. Perhaps the most well known is the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), the definitive historical record of the English language. This site (www.oxforddictionaries.com) is not the Oxford English Dictionary (OED)...

  16. English as a Second Language Learner

    idea on your own. This is the case for many English Language Learners within classrooms today; the only difference is many do not even know enough English to piece together a phrase leaving them completely clueless. The controversial discussion of English Language Learners and their education can become...

  17. english

    DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGLISH BY D AKILA (Reg.No. 01009210028) Research Supervisor Dr. S.R. KOMAHAN KAVIRINADAN, Ph.D., Department of English, Nehru Memorial College, Puthanampatti – 621 007. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH DRAVIDIAN UNIVERSITY, KUPPAM...

  18. Black English

    Course project Theoretical phonetics “African American Vernacular English” BACKGROUND African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is the variety formerly known as Black English Vernacular or Vernacular Black English among sociolinguists, and commonly called Ebonics outside the academic...

  19. English

    time when people think about personal and professional development they think about the amount of languages that they know taking more importance English language, this issue due to the fact that every time in this current globalized world this language is taken more significance. Nevertheless there...

  20. Old English Language

    Historical background to Old English Language It is the year 449 and Britain is being invaded by waves of Germanic tribes: the Angles, the Saxons and the Jutes. In time, the invaders will become the founders of the English nation and the dialects of Englisc spoken by them will develop into what we...

  21. Middle English and His Changes

    ENG – 2030 LANGUAGE CHANGE AND THE HISTORY OF ENGLISH MIDDLE ENGLISH: PERIOD OF GREAT CHANGES Lia Berti “The Middle English period was marked by signifcant changes in the English language, and these changes were of a more extensive and fundamental type than those that have taken place at any...

  22. The Origin of English Language

    English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world, due to the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States...

  23. Process of Learnin English

    Learning English – resources and opportunities are plenty We live in a world with intense bilateral and multilateral activities amongst the nations. Technological advancements in this era of globalization have brought the people from different race, culture, ethnicity or nationality much closer than...

  24. Borrowing in the English Language

    Borrowing in the English language English is not much a language of its own, but rather an accumulation of many different languages. Through borrowing, English has grown into a massive concoction of various languages and dialects. Although there are more than a few words that do not derive from other...

  25. English Is a Terrible Language.

    English is a terrible language. For we all study in the same class, I believe you all know the importance of learning English. Indeed, English is the most widely used language in the world. However, frankly speaking, English is a terrible language. One of the most important reasons of it is that...

  26. English Studies in India

    ENGLISH STUDIES IN INDIA: THE CRITICAL MOMENTS Rekha Pappu The investigation of the scope of English Studies within the matrix of a larger crisis that of higher education and the question- How English studies in India understands itself in such a situation is posed by the author Rekha Pappu....

  27. English-Wiki

    Historically, English originated from several dialects (now called Old English) which were brought to Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers beginning in the 5th century. The language was heavily influenced by the Old Norse language of Viking invaders. After the Norman conquest, Old English developed into...

  28. English Medium School in Dhaka

    categories. On one hand, there is the English medium and on the hand there’s the Bangla medium; each following different paths through the education system. And this results with students, growing up with completely different interests and views on the world. Whereas English medium students are more open to...

  29. English Essay

    Elementary English class. Maryanne works in a trading company in Japan. Her job requires her to read documents written in English and speak in English with clients. She wants to improve her spoken English and receptive skills so that she can communicate effectively. Maryanne began studying English in school...

  30. For Teh Win! - English Content in Swedish E-Discourse

    on English influence on Swedish E-discourse Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1 2. Theoretical Background 3 2.1 Definitions: 3 2.2 Previous research 6 2.2.1 Ljung (1985) and (1988) 6 2.2.2 Chrystal (1988) - Engelskan i svensk dagspress 7 2.2.3 Sharp (2001) – English in Spoken...

  31. The Use of English Among Non-Natives

    agree with the distinction? What are its implications for how we should look at our own variety of English and how we teach it? Or, does it matter, anyway? Give a comprehensive discussion. English language with the many metaphors attached to it has evolved into a marker of identity among Asian...

  32. Development of English from Old to Modern

    The English language developed through time from Old English to Modern English in a gradual manner over the years. It changed from Old English into Middle English and from Middle English into Modern English, and people never perceived their language as having completely ruined with the language used...

  33. English Only Education

    Loukas Sinnis Professor Hardy FRT-H13 English Only Education vs. Bilingual Education How much do you expect to learn if you move to another country and speak your native language instead of the country’s native language? This summer, I was at my girlfriend’s house and we were leaving to go get...

  34. The Benefits of Learning English. Opinion essay

    English has developed into a modern language which is spoken widely throughout the world. Most native speakers of English come from Britain, the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Many developing countries are investing money for their students to learn English. There are three major benefits...

  35. Significant of English Communicaiton

    popular. However the significance of spoken and written communication in English is still substantial. The below argument is to address how importance of English communication in the business sector of Hong Kong. The importance of English communication After my university graduation, I joined a local Chinese...

  36. The Dead of the English Lol

    Is the English language really dying? Over the years, the English language has change and it will keep changing. In the essay “The Dead of English (LOL)”, Lily Huang question the negative impact that texting may have in the English literature. Personally, I think that English will always change and...

  37. English as a World Language

    English as a World Language By ABeglin In these modern times there is one language that connects peoples and countries all over the world and makes it possible to communicate over borders more than any other languages, the language is as we all know, English. If we are to find the origins of the...

  38. Globalization of English

    globalization is contributing to language loss, because colonization caused indigenous language loss, economic development needs a common language as well as English has become dominant in many fields. First of all, colonization and migration have affected the local and native languages in many countries around...

  39. English Vocabulary

    ENGLISH VOCABULARY “The limits of my language are the limits of my world” - Ludwig Wittgenstein English belongs into Indo-European group of languages. It is the official language in more than 50 countries all around the world with almost 360 million of native speakers. The history of English is...

  40. Learning English By Having Fun

    LEARNING ENGLISH BY HAVING FUN We all know that learning English is difficult. Because we learn about foreign language. But don’t give up too easily. There are so many ways to make it not so difficult like what we think. I got some tips to learn English by having fun. 1.By Listening Radio...

  41. Improving English education in Thailand

    Journals To improve English education in Thailand, the best start is improving students themselves. As a student who wants to make the English education in Thailand being better, I will improve my English skills by self learning, for instance, reading English textbooks, listening to English songs, or having...

  42. English Lanuage Learners

    Instructions in Mathematics for the English Language Learner In Murrey’s article, Differentiating Instructions in Mathematics for the English Language Learner, Murrey discuss the challenges teachers encounter while teaching mathematics to students who are English Language Learners. Murrey points...

  43. Should English Continue to Be a Global Language?

    Should English continue to be a global language? There are between 6000 to 7000 languages in the world; however English has even then become the only language that is known as a global language. It is the common language that is used in economics, education, trade, internet, entertainment...

  44. English medium education in HK

    experience of Englishmedium higher education in Hong Kong a Stephen Evans & Bruce Morrison b a English Department , Hong Kong Polytechnic University , Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong b English Language Centre , Hong Kong Polytechnic University , Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong Published online:...

  45. Middle English Period

    Middle English Period (1066 - 1400) IMPORTANT DATES 1096-9 The first Crusade, the capture of Jerusalem 1138 Geoffrey of Monmouth: Historia Regum Britanniae (Latin) -the most important source of the Arthurian legends 1152 Marriage of future Henry II to Eleanor of Aquitaine 1154 Last entries...

  46. Using Your English to Accelerate Your Career

    learning English is a real Career Accelerator. English is the preferred language exchanges between different countries. Use its DIF in English can learn the basics or develop, to speak, to write it and understand it fluently. Choosing his training and good professionals who teach English allows you...

  47. Insufficient English Education in Public High School

    Insufficient English Education at Public High Schools in Turkey In recent years, English became universal language. It is used in everywhere. Have you paid attention your surrounding? We can see English wherever such as on button of washing machine, button of radios, in music or on signboard of stores...

  48. English as a Backbone

    English as a Backbone English can be interpreted in many different ways.  The way that I see English to be interpreted is that the way we speak and the way we use words can describe us as people.  This type of English can also describe and help people determine where others come from.  In different...

  49. english

    years now we (1) have been referring to English as a global language. Everybody seems to be learning English and people all over the world (2) use English as a means of communication in all areas of education, work and technology. By the end of this century English (3) will have become the second language...

  50. English as the Official Language of the U.S.

    on TwitterSubscribe to RSS MULTILINGUAL AMERICANS SUPPORT ENGLISH AS OFFICIAL LANGUAGE by Peter Moore in Front Page and Politics Mon August 12, 2013 12:16 p.m. PDT Americans who regularly speak a language other than English want English to become the official language of the US. Iowa Republican...

  51. Vernacular English

    Ebonics is often defined as a vernacular form of the English language. This highly controversial title also known as African American Vernacular English (AAVE) by Encyclopedia Britannica, reflects the dialect of American English spoken by a large portion of the African American population. ...

  52. Eap English for Academic Purposes

    [pic] PALESTINE AHLIYA UNIVERSITY Research In English for Academic Purposes By Noor Alqam To Dr. Sami Heeh English for Academic Purposes       EAP is the main branch of ESP and EAP is defined as “any English teaching that relates to a study purpose”. Four types of EAP situation should...

  53. important of english

    The Important of Studying English It is a big concerned for teenagers nowadays as they are unaware of the importance of English language as they tend to ignore to learn the language. Students’ attitude towards the language is also crucial to make sure that these teenagers can face the future world...

  54. How English 093 Helped Me

    English 093 has tremendously helped me to understand the basic concepts of English and has well prepared me for what will be expected in English Composition I. I have learned things in English 093 that will not only help me in English Composition I but things that will help me in life. I think the...

  55. Why Do We Need to Learn English

    Why do we have to learn English ? Good moring principles, teachers and fellow schoolmates. I'm Wang Jiayi from S1.Today I'm going to share with you all a topic -------- Why do we need to learn English ?I can still remember that at the first Chinese lesson in the beginning of this year, the teacher...

  56. 5 biggest challenges of learning English

    5 biggest challenges of learning English by Kate Wilson The English language is one of the most popular languages to learn, perhaps the most spoken language around the world is English, and many people choose to learn the language simply to place them in a better position to secure work, or communicate...

  57. Australian English

    Australian English Australian English is a major variety of the English language and is used throughout Australia. Although English has no official status in the Constitution, Australian English is Australia's de facto official language and is the first language of the majority of the population...

  58. Impact of the Internet on Journalistic English

    and writing, being used around the world. I will show where journalistic English has come from, how the Internet has impacted communication, and where English is evolving to. My analysis of the language of journalistic English and the Internet will help inform my readers about how online communication...

  59. Improve English

    If you are intent to improve your English, you shouldn’t be hasty. Because learning is a process, which takes time, develops step by step and requires patience. First of all you should decide on which of your English skill is weakend and must be worked on. For...

  60. English 101H

    Linh Dao Phuong Le Professor Axtell English 101H 26 May 2015 Essays and Journals’ Benefits Writing contributes significantly in the way we communicate with each other, both casually and formally. But since the life standard is getting more ugraded, more and more people can stand a chance to attend...