Linguistics

Some people are good conversationalists and others love to communicate with them. There are some very bad conversationalists and people dread trying to have a decent conversation with them. Are you a good conversationalist?

In this article it says about the history of a new trend of the cinema production. The Lost World opened the area of dinosaurs that has been lasting from 1925 till our days. The author analysed the script, the play of actors, the role of producer, and the writer using the intermedial method.

The author underlines that extra-curricular works in English may have the same value as the lesson's activities. In playing, artistic form pupils receive a lot of interesting information.

All that you need to know for your IELTS journey: Writing Edition.

This is short explanation of the word "Never." Hint: It means Less than you may think it does.

Thinking about learning a new language? This article will provide insight and possibly inspiration.

For everyone, learning the basic steps can do a lot for developing and improving the skills of language learners and speakers. Here are the tips to improve your English skills.

This article discusses three words that weren't part of my personal vocabulary before January 2021. They're new to me if not to you!

The article concentrates on how to construct a sentence in English and explains in-detail about Parts of sentences.

Discover "new" and trending words that have been inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Diglossia is a term is socio-linguistics, where the same language is used in two ways in a society or community. Let us read thoroughly about the concept.

This twenty-first century is the best time for globalization which is really bringing the whole world very close. Bilingual education system has huge contribution to get the world almost in our hand as it is helping in communication by using English as first or second language over the world.

NLP is a highly positive resource that should only ever be used in an ethical manner to brainwash individuals (self or others) to amend change in their thoughts and behaviors so to achieve DESIRED GOALS.Studies show NLP can be successfully used in every walk of life to transform oneself and others.

How to pass Acadsoc Interview

We all tend to use the terms "knowledge", "intelligence", and "wisdom" interchangeably. But should we?

Punctuation problems are a common experience to speakers of English as a second language. When the teaching is rule-based learners forget easily. Other problems include mother tongue interference and translation.

Prepare for your ESL Reading lessons by following a lesson plan format that provides pre-, during, and post- reading activities. Use this to create reading lessons from authentic materials.

A person only has to listen to one conversation Steve Harvey has to hear that his communication skills could use some work.

How to better set goals for learning a new language.

If you listen to people talk, they misuse the words "house" and "home." Even real estate agents whose job it is to sell houses misuse the words.

Full marks, you've graduated this far! Before long you'll qualify for your Yorksher Citizenship, so keep it up. This is the final leg of your pilgrimage, so enjoy. The only test will be real life...

Yorkshire dialect, English but almost as mysterious as that of the Inuits. A language that needs translating into Standard English. Welcome to the Practical Aspect of understanding 'Tyke' (Yorkshire)

Language discrimination can lead to generalized negative evaluations of those with an imperfect command of English. This, in turn, can lead to negative self-evaluations and self-fulfilling prophecies.

Here's an analogy: The English Language is a timeless, living being that has developed over the past fifteen hundred years. It is a breathing, feeling creature that nurtures our minds with new ideas

This hub features more tips for how to teach English as a second language to adults and focuses on writing activities that can be used in the classroom.

In this ongoing series of word origins, we visit 'M' for our monumental musings on the history of some M words.

Discover more ESL speaking activities and how to teach English as a second language to adults. Part 2 of this series gives advice on classroom management and using movies and realia for learning.

This hub features some fundamental tips for how to teach English as a second language to adults and younger learners in an ESL / EFL classroom.

Not only are linguistics one of the most powerful ways of programming the human mind but they also influence your decisions each and every day. Symbolism, metaphor and circumstances also do the same.

Phonetics, Phonology, Linguistics, Language, chart, English.

Sometimes we feel insecure about English punctuation marks, especially when we are not a native speaker. This article is an uncomplicated review of the rules for abbreviations, commas and semicolon.

Includes free downloadable language development pictorial aids complete with questions based on Marion Blank's "levels of questioning". Suitable for literacy development, language delay and Autism.

As English speakers we hear an expression and know instantly there is the potential for danger. We instinctively know what action to take. If you are new to English, these idioms can cause confusion.

George Orwell's 1984 poses a fascinating question: does language affect how we perceive reality? In this article, the scientific and literary components of linguistic relativity are examined.

Read about the man who accidentally threw £4.3 million in the bin with this Business English-focused lesson plan. Suitable for intermediate students.

Crispy tarantulas, smelly shark and boiled alive baby duck – Do people really eat these strange dishes? Find out with this lesson plan that your students will love talking about. Intermediate +

This is a very enjoyable ESL speaking activity about a major vampire attack on earth.

5 great grammar games for teaching and practising reported speech.

Need to practise the present perfect continuous? Try out these 4 useful and motivating ideas to help your learners remember this tense.

Engaging lesson plan about color and its meaning. Emphasis is on speaking in this activity. Suitable for intermediate, upper-intermediate and advanced levels. Lots of fun!

Discover one of the creepiest destinations that the danger tourist is attracted to in this ESL lesson plan. Suitable for advanced levels. 60-90 minutes.

Leave all the work to the student with this conjunctions worksheet. Learners test each other with these 20 questions. Suitable for intermediate and upper-intermediate.

Do you get away with more if you are drop-dead gorgeous? Do you perform better at work and in interviews? Find out with this captivating ESL lesson plan. Suitable for upper-intermediate and advanced.

Need a fun filler for your ESL class? Why not give them a quiz about the world's most popular show? Contains 30 questions and answers from season 1.

This ESL lesson plan is very engaging, with a particular focus on speaking. It is suitable for advanced levels and will encourage healthy debate and discussion in your classroom.