...742 Latham Road Dear Mr. Sidhu, Our travel and tourism class wants you to organise a special end of year trip. We all have voted for various destinations. The highest numbers of votes were for Spain. I’m sure that you already know that this special school trip will increase our knowledge. The price for this trip would be a reasonable price. We can use the euro star to travel to Spain because each ticket only costs £25. This is the cheapest and fastest way to reach our destination. Parents would send their children because it costs less than a ski trip because they cost over £500. The school trip will turnaround our class to ensure that we get the best results in the UK. We may be the school in the UK achieving a pass rate more than 95%; this can make the head teacher proud of you because you’re making everyone reach there maximum potential. Statistics show that the schools that rarely take their students on trips fail. We have records of more than 30% are failing the subject because they aren’t inspired. Will you make our dream come true? I’m sure that you want us to visit Spain because most of our class haven’t been to a foreign country. This is one and only lifetime chance to go on this school trip, because next year we are all going to different colleges. We will never forget this trip because we will experience...
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...Explore the view that texting can be very creative forms of language use. Introduction In this piece of work, I plan to explore the view that texting can be very creative forms of language use. I shall explore into arguments both for and against being a creative form of language use by looking at specific language features used in texts and consider the effects these have on the language we use. Data collected from a variety of texts to and from members in my class will help form the basis of my investigation and will help me explore the view that texting can be a very creative forms of language use. Paragraph 1 Friedhelm Hillebrand who lived in Germany decided in 1985 that 160 characters were enough for a text message. In 1989 Edward Lantz sent the first text message through a Motorola beeper (pager). The first commercial SMS message was sent over the Vodafone network in Britain on 3 December 1992, from Neil Papworth of the Sema Group using a computer to Richard Jarvis of Vodafone. The message read "Merry Christmas". The first SMS typed on a mobile phone is claimed to have been sent by Riku Pihkonen, an engineer student at Nokia, in 1993. Text messaging, or texting, is the act of typing and sending a brief, electronic message between two or more mobile phones or fixed or portable devices over a phone network. The term originally referred to messages sent using the Short Message Service (SMS); it has grown to include messages containing image, video, and sound content...
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...CV Eleanor Birkitt 2 Johns Crescent, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0NT 01924 367998/07732371173 Qualifications English Language Gcse C English Literature Gcse C Media Gcse C Drama Btec A Art Btec C Psyhcology Gcse C Ict Gcse A Science Gcse C Geography- B These were achieved at Outwood Grange Acamedy 2013, I am returning to do A levels at the Academy September 2013. Studying Media which I am predicted a B, Geography which I am predicted a B and English Lit which I am predicted a C. Life Experiences I am involved in the school choir, in which we attend events and shows and competitions. We have performed around England and around the world. In the choir we work as a team and there is lots of different people and personalities within the group so I am used to being around different people and also get along well with them. As part of our drama qualification we had to perform drama within the community, this involved going to old people’s homes and to junior schools to perform. I have had experience with different people so I know how to communicate well with them. I regularly attend open mic nights where I sing, and have busked several times in busy towns, to gain experience. This has also helped gain confidence, as now I am a very confident person. I have a regular babysitting job; I look after two children aged four and two, which I enjoy very much. I enjoy music, concerts, films, reading, I regularly help my mum at home looking after my brother and picking him...
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...English Language Induction Task I have chosen to study English Language at A level, as I want to expand and develop my knowledge about English Language, and explore the language further. I have been told by my parents that I developed language skills very early, well before many other children of my age. I was always very interested in books and loved to recite nursery rhymes, even before I could walk. I learnt to read at a very young age as well, I was given first stage reading books at the age of 3. This meant that when I actually started school, I was a few levels above the average. I have always loved to read and still enjoy reading a good book. I am very interested to study the development of language in children. I have been told I mispronounced words at a very young age, e.g I used to say 'squiggle' instead of squirrel, so I am interested to find out why these mistakes happen. I always enjoyed the analysis aspect in GCSE English Language and I am looking forward to actively engaging with everyday language and understand how it works. In primary school, when I was around 9 years old, we were taught French once a week for about an hour. A lot of the teaching involved reading and repeating different French words; this was backed up with the use of pictures. This gave me a very basic understanding of the French language. I expanded my knowledge of the French language by going on holidays regularly to France whilst growing up. At secondary school I developed further...
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...GCSE English Language 2010 Studying Spoken Language The newest and potentially most exciting area of the new GCSE specifications is the Studying Spoken Language section of the Controlled Assessment for GCSE English Language. The focus of this unit is investigative, asking candidates to explore their own spoken language and/or that of others, including perhaps spoken language in media and technologies such as internet messaging services. Sample Controlled Assessment tasks are available online so that you can see the type of tasks that will be set. All of the tasks are fairly open-ended so that you can help individual students tailor their research to suit their interests and the type of data available to them. One of the teachers who has done a trial of the new unit said, ‘the tasks were greeted with enthusiasm and the ability to connect what we were exploring to the wider context. The tasks lead to independent study which meant there was a good deal of ownership for the students.’ 8 Teachers who have trialled the unit have given us some very useful feedback on which we can base further support. One important point is that giving enough time and thought to the initial data collection pays dividends in terms of the level of analysis which students can carry out. The script and commentary on the following pages are examples of the further resources you can see online at http://web.aqa.org.uk/englishLangA These are provided to demonstrate ways...
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...The candidate must demonstrate they are able to follow the following tasks as their role as a Part time sales executive: A sales executive will be working the ground floor, serving consumers and helping them if they need assistance with any of their shopping needs. Sales executives will also oversee the retail assistants to check on their progress and to see if there are any other tasks that are outstanding. Good social skills are required as you will be working with people throughout the day, working alongside them and selling to them. * This is a brief description of what the job entails and how the candidate’s personal skills will come into play in the job role. * * * * * * * * The candidate must demonstrate they are able to follow the following tasks as their role as a Part time sales executive: A sales executive will be working the ground floor, serving consumers and helping them if they need assistance with any of their shopping needs. Sales executives will also oversee the retail assistants to check on their progress and to see if there are any other tasks that are outstanding. Good social skills are required as you will be working with people throughout the day, working alongside them and selling to them. * This is a brief description of what the job entails and how the candidate’s personal skills will come into play in the job role. * * * * * * * * The candidate must...
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...ABODERIN FIYINFOLUWA. NO 50 MCGRATH ROAD STRATFORD E15 4SR. PHONE NUMBER: 07448202644. EMAIL:fiyinfoluwaabode19@yahoo.co.uk Date of birth: 26th October 1997. Nationality: Nigerian. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS. 2014-2016 NEWVIC SIXTH FORM COLLEGE. A-levels: English literature, Government and politics and History. Predicted grades: Literature-C Politics-C History-C 2010-2014 ANLICAN SECONDARY SCHOOL. My result, is from Nigeria and the Examination Board is WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL(WAEC) which is Equivalent to GCSE. Mathematics- C6 English language – C6 Computer Science – B Government – B Civic Education – A English literature – C5 Agricultural Science – C5 Christian Religious Knowledge – C5 WORK EXPERIENCE. 2010-2012 KING-DAVID SHOPPING COMPLEX Name of Employer: Mr Makinde. Location: 7up Road, Nigeria. Position: shop keeper. I was required to sell products Skills acquired: Good Communication skills, Punctuality, Meeting deadlines. INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES: I am a very independent person, who likes to work in a good and convenient atmosphere. I also love partaking in various activities both in school and outside school, Example of activities...
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...Pearson Edexcel International General Certificate of Secondary Education May–June Summer 2014 Examination Timetable – FINAL Pearson Edexcel International General Certificate of Secondary Education May–June Summer 2014 Examination Timetable – FINAL Examination timetables are available in an electronic format: www.modernisationonline.org.uk/comptimetable An electronic Interboard Searchable Timetable allows Examination Officers to obtain a unified view of examination dates for general qualifications administered by the Unitary Awarding Bodies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For more information on Edexcel qualifications please visit www.edexcel.com/contactus Pearson Edexcel International General Certificate of Secondary Education May–June Summer 2014 Examination Timetable – FINAL Notes 1. Conduct of Examinations • Each examination must be taken on the day and at the time shown on the timetable. The published starting time of all examinations is either 9.00 a.m. or 1.30 p.m. Candidates with more than one examination in a session should take these consecutively. A supervised break may be given between consecutive examinations. • Centres may start examinations earlier than, or later than, the published starting time for the session without prior permission from Edexcel. However, in order to maintain the security of the examination all candidates must start examinations scheduled for a morning session no earlier than 8.30 a.m. and by 9.30 a.m. and for an afternoon...
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...Module Code & Title:ed1045The Language of Multilingual Communities | Student Number:U1214407 | Date Due: | Assessment Word Count:2000 +/- 10% | Actual Word Count:1835 | Please reflect on your experiences in carrying out this assignment and complete the statements below. 1. In the process of doing the assignment I learned how to phrase questions to the informant and how to analyse the information given. | 2. What I found most difficult was maintain academic structure. | 3. I think the strength of this submission is the research done to gain an insight into the experiences of multilingual individuals. | 4. Feed forward – in future I will focus on the following areas in order to progress… | 5. What are you bringing forward from previous feedback that informs this work… | 6. Other comments | | By submitting this work, I acknowledge that I am fully aware of the following matters:- I. That the coursework deadlines are measured by the clock device in the Turnitin submission portal. II. That coursework submitted after the deadline will be marked as LATE. III. The instructions for carrying out this assignment. IV. The criteria by which this assignment will be marked. V. That I have the sole responsibility of ensuring that the work submitted is complete. VI. That I understand that failure to comply with UEL’s examination and assessment regulations will be considered grounds for failure in this coursework and potentially the programme...
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...BA English Literature and Community Engagement About your application For entry in October 2013, there will be two deadlines for applications. The initial deadline will be Monday 26 November 2012. Interviews for those who apply by this date will be held in December 2012. Assuming there are still places available after this date, we expect to have a second deadline for applications of Monday 1 July 2013, with interviews to be held later that month. These dates are designed to acknowledge that some applicants are also pursuing other options for further study, and may need to make decisions early in the academic cycle, while other mature students may prefer to complete a prior course of study in 2012/13, such as the English Department’s Reading English Literature course, before applying to the degree. You are advised to read the information in this pack carefully before completing your application. Please address any questions about the application process or the degree to Gareth Griffith on gareth.griffith@bristol.ac.uk Aims of the course: The undergraduate degree in English Literature and Community Engagement is offered part-time over six years and is taught one evening per week plus occasional Saturdays. It aims to develop a student’s interest in, and knowledge and understanding of, a full range of literature in English. The programme reflects the English Department’s wider commitment to maintaining a balance between established traditions of literary study and...
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...But just in case you need a bit more convincing, here are our top three reasons why you should choose to study in England. 1. The British educational system has a good reputation According to O’s Driscill, (1995) say that education in Britain is compulsory for the most years and the school year is the longest. The number of hour in the school week is no less than the average for Europe. In addition, recognized around the world as a world class system, the UK's education system is comprehensive and adaptable. This section also has vital information on how to enter programs in the UK such as GCSE, A-Levels, SCE ‘ highers’, GNVQ and degree programs. Carla Stanton, International Manager of UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service), remains, “British higher education and qualifications have an impressive international reputation”, with students in the United Kingdom encouraged to develop their potential while enjoying a full social...
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...Exploring attitudes towards the way in which technology has shaped the language of young people The English language is not set in stone. It’s constantly evolving and adapting alongside the advancing world. The most recent development has been the rapid swell of figures indicating the use of technology. This has had an altering affect on the way in which language is used; written and spoken. It has caused a insoluble rift between the unwavering loyalists of standard English and the patriots petitioning for evolving language whom both have valid arguments yet cannot see eye to eye. The predominant concern emanates from the parents facing new dilemmas: should they give their child a mobile phone? At what age? What effects could this have on their development, academic or otherwise? When texting became available to the masses there were bound to be those who had their doubts, and there still are. John Sutherland of University College London described emerging ‘text-speak’ in a 2002 paper as ‘bleak, bald, sad shorthand’ and accused it of ‘[masking] dyslexia, poor spelling and mental laziness.’ He deduced that ‘texting is penmanship for the illiterate’, however a multitude of surveys and numerous years of research show that texting can be harnessed to advance the literary proficiency of children. In order to abbreviate, use acronyms, elision and initialisms, children need a solid grammatical foundation on which to build upon. They must have the ability to differentiate...
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...NEGATIVE LANGUAGE TRANSFER W H E N L E A R N I N G SPANISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE NURIA CALVO CORTÉS Universidad Complutense de Madrid RESUMEN. Este trabajo se centra en la influencia negativa de la transferencia lingüística en el aprendizaje del español como segunda lengua. Está dividido en dos partes: una teórica y un análisis práctico. La primera incluye los distintos aspectos que se tienen que tener en cuanta a la hora de considerar la transferencia lingüística. La segunda analiza distintos ejemplos de transferencia negativa que se han extraído de textos escritos por varios estudiantes británicos que están aprendiendo español. La conclusión mostrará que el análisis de estos errores puede ayudar a predecir algunos de estos errores. PALABRAS CLAVE. Influencia negativa, transferencia lingüística, español como segunda lengua, dos partes: una teórica y un análisis práctico, transferencia negativa, predecir errores. ABSTRACT. This paper focuses on the negative influence of Language Transfer on the learning process Spanish as an L2. It is divided into two main parts; a theoretical one and a practical analysis. The former includes the different aspects considering language transfer, whereas the latter analyses different mistakes due to negative transfer, which have been taken form texts written by several British students when learning Spanish. The conclusion will show that the analysis of these mistakes may help predict some of these mistakes. KEY WORDS. negative influence,...
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...the English people is when it comes to learn foreign languages. As described in the introducing part of the article it’s decisive for Britain’s future economy. Will thinks that the politic situation between Newt Gingrich’s and Mitt Romney has a lot to do with the prejudices that seems to be in the contemporary Britain. The Americans actually mean that it’s not possible to be an American if you’re not able to speak English, because they don’t want to be compared to Europeans, because they seems to have “lack of martial spirit and solidarity with US”. If a population in a country isn’t able to speak foreign languages then they’re forced to stay in the same culture and therefore are their employability chiefly limited. Will Hutton really want to tell the British inhabitants that it’s not just important to be able to handle another language, it’s also really nice to know it because there’s a lot of advantages an example is in text two, where pupils are on an excursion to try out their English on tourists, which makes them able to communicate with other cultures. Gradually has other countries begun to learn English, so whether if the English people needs foreign languages is a debate itself. Not only Europe sees English as a global language, now the Orient sees it as well and because of this view on the English language does the writer David Hughes sense “the rest of the world is coming to our rescue by learning ours”. Susan Purcell doesn’t really agree in that the English people...
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...Министерство образования и науки Республики Казахстан Кокшетауский государственный университет им. Ш. Уалиханова An Outline of British Literature (from tradition to post modernism) Кокшетау 2011 УДК 802.0 – 5:20 ББК 81:432.1-923 № 39 Рекомендовано к печати кафедрой английского языка и МП КГУ им. Ш. Уалиханова, Ученым Советом филологического факультета КГУ им. Ш. Уалиханова, УМС КГУ им. Ш. Уалиханова. Рецензенты: Баяндина С.Ж. доктор филологических наук, профессор, декан филологического факультета КГУ им. Ш. Уалиханова Батаева Ф.А. кандидат филологических наук, доцент кафедры «Переводческое дело» Кокшетауского университета им. А. Мырзахметова Кожанова К.Т. преподаватель английского языка кафедры гуманитарного цикла ИПК и ПРО Акмолинской области An Outline of British Literature from tradition to post modernism (on specialties 050119 – “Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages”, 050205 – “Foreign Philology” and 050207 – “Translation”): Учебное пособие / Сост. Немченко Н.Ф. – Кокшетау: Типография КГУ им. Ш. Уалиханова, 2010 – 170 с. ISBN 9965-19-350-9 Пособие представляет собой краткие очерки, характеризующие английскую литературу Великобритании, ее основные направления и тенденции. Все известные направления в литературе иллюстрированы примерами жизни и творчества авторов, вошедших в мировую литературу благодаря...
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