Second Language Language is one of the best inventions of humanity. It goes back to the prehistoric times with the use of symbols and art. Nowadays, language is expressed through sounds and symbols in order to have clear and successful communication with all the people....
There are a number of factors which influence the success of learning foreign language including students’ personality type. Thus, this study was aimed at finding out whether there is a significant correlation between students’ personality type and their speaking achievement of the fifth semester undergraduate...
The present study addresses the differences and similarities among students’ beliefs about language learning. The participant students (n = 70) completed Beliefs About Language Learning Inventory (BALLI)and a demographic information questionnaire. Learning a second language upgrades the procurement methods that can be connected later to...
For as long as I can remember people (well English people at least) have been saying that to me. Pursing their lips and, to my mind, spluttering like fools trying to get me to comprehend the difference. I don’t. It all sounds the same to...
Introduction I’m a proud descendant of Jamaicans (Hail mi friends) and Puerto Ricans (Que Pasa). The first question many people ask when they find out my nationality is whether I can speak Patois or Spanish. Yes, I can speak Patois very well. However, when it...
Introduction Language Anxiety is always present in every individual who is not a native [speaker] of such a language and definitely, culture, which he or she is going to get into. Anxiety is a general concept, a phenomenon which influences people across the world, regardless...
In the Philippines, Spanish was the official language for many years starting from the 16th century until 1973. The Philippine constitution designated English and Spanish as official languages in 1935, but mandated the development and adoption of a common national language based on one of...
This report reviews three research articles analyzing the effects of technology on language development as well as perspectives of students and teachers on technology and the language learning process. The following articles include research in these areas: (1) “Effects of Home and School Computer Use...
In the first interview, Bellucci was aged thirty-six, lived in Italy, but often travelled to England beginning her acting career here aged twenty-eight. Although a decrease in errors, Bellucci appears to make little development of the English article system between the years 2000 and 2005,...
In the story entitled “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan, she explains about the knowledge and awareness of the social and cultural differences in “broken English” linked to Standard English. She loves writing and she wants to share about how language can influence her life until...
Bilingualism is a natural phenomenon worldwide. Unwittingly, however, monolingualism has been used as a standard to characterize and define bilingualism and multilingualism in linguistic research. Such a conception led to a “fractional” “irregular” and “distorted” view of bilingualism, which is becoming rapidly outmoded in the...
Language is a complex and unique system that allows us to communicate with others. It also enables us to express how we are feeling, ideas we might have, and thought that we are thinking. We don’t only communicate through words, but also through body language...
This is a summary of the various factors that are related to language acquisition. Various theories related to language acquisition for a major part of the discussion. The study majors on imitation or interactionism theories and how they influence the formation of first and second...
TPR Storytelling (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) is a method of teaching foreign languages through reading and telling of stories in a classroom setting. The method was invented by a Spanish teacher by the name Blaine Ray, in Bakersfield, California, in 1990. The method...
Statistics have shown that only a small portion of the world population is multilingualism, which is the ability to be highly proficient in spoken and written multiple languages. However, there has been a trend of increasing number of people being multilingual since the start of...
For recent decades, the role of peer interaction has become a debatable issue in second language acquisition (SLA). In the field of SLA, peer interaction is interpreted as a situation of learning where two or more learners conduct a variety of communicative activities without the...
What factors are affecting first additional language teaching in South African foundation phase classes? There are many factors that affects the teaching of a first additional language in South African classrooms. However I will be focusing on the factors that I observed during my teaching...
French has always been something I have been interested in since I was a child, because it is a big part of my life as a large number of my family are French. I have always loved France and the French language and find it...
Advantages of speaking more than one language extend beyond simple communication; they encompass cognitive, educational, and cultural dimensions that enrich individuals’ lives. Multilingualism, the ability to converse in multiple languages, offers a range of cognitive benefits that contribute to enhanced brain function and problem-solving skills....
The ability to communicate effectively in more than one language has become increasingly valuable in our interconnected world. Learning another language is not merely a practical skill but also an enriching endeavor that opens up new opportunities for personal growth, cultural understanding, and professional advancement....
Language is not merely a tool for communication; it is a vessel that carries our thoughts, emotions, and cultural identities. In Amy Tan’s essay “Mother Tongue,” she explores the profound impact of language on our lives and the complexities that arise when one’s mother tongue...
In the past, people thought being bilingual was a problem for learning languages. Nowadays, though, it’s seen as a big plus. Different folks have different takes on what being bilingual really means, but most agree that bilinguals have two active language systems. The old idea...
