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elizabethwilliams_7
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April 25, 2024
Total number of comments
13
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I’m Elizabeth, and I love teaching my language and culture to students with Workplace Languages. I’ve been teaching ESL/Spanish for ten years now, and I hold a Master’s in Education from Northcentral University.
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Is there a grammar of spoken English?
- May 8, 2024, 6:32am
The conversation is about three ideas on how grammar works in spoken English. The first idea says that spoken English doesn't really have a proper grammar, but this view isn't taken too seriously because it's based on old thinking that only written language has grammar. The second idea thinks that spoken English follows the same grammar as written English, just with some differences in how often certain things are used. The third idea believes that spoken English does have its own grammar, different from written English, and it's about how conversation naturally flows and creates its own rules.
Why Asian English Speakers Are Hard to Understand
- April 25, 2024, 12:38pm
You're saying that Asian people speaking English sometimes have a tough time being understood by native English speakers. It's not just about their accents or how they pronounce words. It's more about the differences in culture. For instance, Europeans might find it easier to communicate because they share similar cultures with Americans. But Asian cultures can be quite different, which makes it harder for them to give enough information when they talk. This can lead to misunderstandings, even if they speak perfectly. So, it's important to bridge these cultural gaps to understand each other better.
Why Don’t We Abolish Irregular Verbs and Nouns?
The idea of getting rid of irregular verbs and nouns to make language learning easier, especially for young kids and people learning English as a second language, sounds tempting. But language isn't just about rules; it's also about history and culture. Irregularities in language reflect how it has evolved over time, and they add depth and character to communication. Trying to force big changes on a language might not go down well with people who value tradition and the unique quirks of their language. Instead of ditching irregularities completely, maybe we could focus on explaining them better and using new teaching methods to make language learning more accessible for everyone.