Language and Nature of Language

Introduction The most important phenomenon on earth is language. All of our behaviours are governed by language, from birth to death. Language is used to store and communicate human knowledge and culture. Only through language is it possible to think. We make use of language in our dreams. Every area of human life is dominated … Read more

Short Essay on The X-ray fish

The X-ray Fish The X-ray fish is a small freshwater fish of South America. It is also called the X-ray tetra. The X-ray fish is unusual because light can pass through most of its body. As a result, you can see through the X-ray fish. The X-ray fish has bands of yellow, black, and white … Read more

Formation of questions – Rules, Examples, Worksheets

Formation of Questions General rules1. In questions the auxiliary verb comes before the subject. Have you received my letter? Were they interested in the offer? Did they accept the offer? 2. When there is no other auxiliary verb, we use do, does or did to form a question. Do you speak English? (NOT Speak you English?) Did she like the gift? Does he speak … Read more

Complexity Theory In Second Language Acquisition

COMPLEXITY THEORY IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION By Gavin Lamb PhD Hello and welcome. Let’s talk about Complexity Theory in Second Language Acquisition (SLA). “The act of playing the game has a way of changing the rules.” – James Gleick (1987) The main proponent of this theory in its application to how we think about how people learn … Read more

Meter – Types Of Metrical Feet

Meter – Types Of Metrical Feet METER: Meter is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables established in a line of poetry. The stressed ( ´ ) syllable is also called the accented syllable. The unstressed ( ˇ ) syllable is also called the unaccented syllable. In determining the meter, the importance of the word, … Read more

The kinds of verse forms based on meter and rhyme

VERSE FORMS The kinds of verse forms based on meter and rhyme are: A. RHYMED VERSE: Rhymed verse consists of verse with end rhyme and usually with a regular meter. The weakest way in which two words can chime Is with the most expected kind of rhyme— A rhyme is stronger when the final words … Read more

20 Shakespeare Quotations To Celebrate The Birth of a Master

20 Shakespeare Quotations To Celebrate The Birth of a Master Shakespeare quotes may very well be some of the most deeply moving and thought-provoking quotes of all time. If all you know about Shakespeare quotes is “To be or not to be,” then you’re definitely missing out on some of the greatest Shakespeare quotes of … Read more