Category: Linguistics 473

  • Features of Mandarin Chinese

    Introduction Language never exists separately from the society this is why it can be considered only in terms of culture it belongs to. Each language can be characterized not only by words typical for it, but by certain set of gestures used as means of emphasis in verbal communication. When discussing, for instance, Mandarin Chinese,…

  • Call Standard in EFL Instructions in Saudi Arabian Education

    Introduction In the given paper, the issues concerning the way students and teachers in Saudi Arabia access, use and treat the CALL standard in EFL instructions concerning the preparatory year program at the University of Tabuk are going to be considered and the existing approaches are going to be evaluated. Since the world is merging…

  • The Importance of the American Literature Course

    I: Since the beginning of this term, I have known that things would be different for students taking the American literature course in their final year. My sentiments are not meant to nullify the importance of other courses offered in the school, but to highlight the significance of this course to my academics and future…

  • Why TOEFL Scores Should Be Lowered Across University?

    Table of Contents Why TOEFL scores should be lowered across university? Why use TOEFL/IELTS as a benchmark? In Conclusion Works Cited Why TOEFL scores should be lowered across university? The aim of this research paper is to advocate for the lowering of TOEFL/IELTS and any other standardized English proficiency test scores in university. In doing…

  • “He Died With His Eyes Open” by Derek Raymond: Reading Critique

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction In the story ‘He Died with His Eyes Open’, the narrator explained how an upper-class drunkard was found cruelly murdered through being beaten, and left to die. The man was later discovered by an unidentified police officer, who worked in an outmoded branch of the ‘London Metropolitan…

  • Comparing and Contrasting American English, Spanish, and Arabic

    Introduction English is deservedly considered one of the most widespread languages globally because hundreds of millions of people from different countries speak it. This state of affairs contributes to the fact that numerous individuals learn this language to connect with an international community. When it comes to English language teachers and students, they should understand…

  • Language as a Tool for Marginalizing Certain Groups

    According to Anzaldua, the Chicanas who have grown up speaking Spanish Chicano have concluded that other people spoke Spanish poorly. According to other people, the language has been used by the dominant culture for marginalization. Therefore, it resulted in language differences between the two groups (2950)”. From the above quote, language has been used in…

  • Importance of Oral Language Activity

    The most effective approach to engaging students in active speaking in a foreign language is the use of various communicative activities. The latter allows the teacher to create an environment of real communication. Spontaneous communication in the classroom occurs when the learning situation turns into a natural situation (Bachelor, 2017). This communication has the following…

  • Structured Query Language: Definition from Techopedia

    SQL stands for Structured Query Language, and it is a computer language used to store, manipulate, and retrieve data from a relational database. SQL is the industry standard for Relational Database Systems. SQL is the standard database language used by all Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) such as MySQL, MS Access, Oracle, Sybase, Informix, Postgres,…

  • English Language Learners: Writing Skills

    Response 1 Any essay must consider its audience since its purpose is to deliver the author’s message. For second language learners, the writer’s skill to present information in a suitable format is more crucial than others. Even if a learner is able to connect the meaning of a word or a phrase with their vocabulary,…