The Ownership of the English Language

The ownership of the English language has always been a hot issue in the field of language studies.With the emergence of world Englishes,the position of British English and American English has been challenged.A few models have been examined to illustrate the relationship among British English,American English and world Englishes.And finally,the nature of English as an international Eng lish is also discussed.     

Even British People Can＇t Speak English Properly

Everyone knows that you can study the English language for years and still not understand a native speaker of English when you meet one. Everyone knows that native speakers say a lot of things that you can ＇t find in any dictionary. Well, here＇s a secret for you： a lot of British people can＇t understand each other either.t     

A Corpus-based Investigation of NEED in Written American English

As one of the most frequent words in the English language,the study of NEED has attracted the attention of linguists in the late decades.Nonetheless,none of the previous research had ever examined the diachronic variation of NEED in American English from 1810s to 2000s as this study did,thus not in a position to make a comprehensive observation of NEED variation.The present study is based on a well-balanced corpora-Corpus of Historical American English(COHAE)1 to investigate the diachronic change of NEED in written American English.Moreover,intra-linguistic and extra-linguistic factors were analyzed to provide reasonable explanations for the differences in frequency.The aim was to improve the understanding of the development and variation of NEED usage in American English.The study suggests that before the 1900s,NEED as a model and verb in American English shows a distinct and complex picture different from that in the British English,but it shows similar development since then.It also finds that need to is undergoing grammaticalization.Another finding worth noting is that NEED undertakes degrammaticalization on the one hand and experiences regrammaticalization on the other hand.     

Reading Salon

A Learners of English often ask:What are the differences between British and American English? How important are these differences? Certainly,there are some differences between British and Amercan English.There are a few differences in grammar.For example,speakers of British English say "in hospital" and "Have you a pen?",while Americans say "in the hospital" and "Do you have a pen?" Pronunciation is sometimes different.Americans usually sound the "r" in words like "bird" and "hurt".Some speakers of British English do not sound the "r" in these words.There are differences Between British and American English in spelling and vocabulary.For example,"colour" and "honour" are British,while "color" and "honor" are American.     

British and American Literature Infiltration of English Teaching in Junior School

Under the New Curriculum Reform, the English teaching materials have changed, there are several units involved in British and American drama, British and American poetry in junior school. From these teaching materials, we can see that New Curriculum Standards require students to understand the British and American literature in the process of English learning. To meet the needs of New Curriculum Reform, the introduction of literature become a necessity in English language teaching. This paper systematically analyzes the necessity and meaning of literature infiltration in English teaching. It aims to explore how to permeate literature knowledge in English class.     

Study the Differences between British English and American English in Grammar

The differences between British English and American English are objective.This article focuses on the grammar to distinguish their differences.     

The Differences of Pronunciation between American English and British English

This paper begins with a brief introduction to the two branches of the English language.Analyze the differences pronunciation between American English and British English,then demonstrates the reason why cause the different.Firstly,about four hundred years ago,people from Britain,German,France and many other parts of the world came into the U.S.They not only brought their rich cultures but also their languages too.Secondly,because of its territory expansion and economic development,American English become stronger.And then in different vowels and consonants analyze the differences of pronunciation between American English and British English,and set some examples.     

Differences of Grammar between British English and American English

The growth of American English (AE) was based on British English (BE), as we know, when we speak of their differences, however, they are not easily accepted, although they indeed exist. Here, I will illustrate this point from three questions. First, how American English growed? Second, how British and American English came to be different;? Third, where the grammatical differences lie?     

一次性手提袋

Simon Mitchinson,an English man,has developed a dispos- able rucksack that is strong enough to carry lunches and light goods and yet cheap enough to throw away when it is finished．The rucksack won a Gold Medal at the recent British Inven- tion Show．     

unless的语义分析

一、unless的基本含义 unless可以用来引导条件从句,其基本含义是“如果不”或“除非”。在语义上相当于“if…not”。如：1. a. You won＇ t pass the test unless you study hard. b. You won＇ t pass the test if you don＇ t study hard.     

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You might be crazy about Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" as an English learner, but what do you think British teenagers studying Chinese are crazy about? Well, it's Cao Xueqin's classic, "The Dream of the Red Chamber". On December 18, nine British students arrived in Beijing for a seven-day trip after winning a 2006 Chinese Speaking Competition in Britain. More than 170 students from 36 secondary schools took part in that competition last month. It was organized by the British Council. Three of the students coming to Beijing won first prizes for Language Ability. The other six were first prize winners for a dramatic performance in Chinese entitled "A New Home for Lin Daiyu".     

Major Invasions of Britain and Their Influence on English Language

British history has been a history of invasion. The birth of English language is a result of invasions of the British Isles over many hundreds of years. Throughout British history there were four major invasions, namely, the Roman Occupation, the Anglo-Saxon Invasion, the Viking Raids and the Norman Conquest, which had significant influence on English language.     

Try to say The Differences Between American and British English

Talking about American and British English, we know the variation is considerable, but there are no accurate estimates for the number of points of contrast. Because recent decades have seen a major increase in the amount of influence the two models have had on each other, especially American on British. For example, the influence of films and television on each other. Another reason is, the     

《一条叫旺达的鱼》

A Fish Called Wanda is a British comedy that＇s directed by Charles Crichton. It stars John Cleese and Michael Palin （both ex-members of Monty Python） and American actors Jamie Lee Curtis and Kevin Kline. Kline won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Otto.     

The Differences between British English and American English

British English and American English are two varieties of English. American English derived from British English and they have many similarities and differences. British English and American English are different in pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary and customary usage/syntax, etc.     

A Brief Study on British English and American English

British English and American English are two major varieties of English.My paper will make a brief study on them.First,I will talk about their historical developments and then focus on their disparities,list their major differences in vocabulary,pronunciation,spelling and grammar.The existence of these differences is natural and inevitable because of the different historical and cultural development of Britain and America.So we should take positive attitudes towards them.     

Reading Salon

A Learners of English often ask：What are the differences between Britishand American English？ How important are these differences？Certainly,there are some differences between British and Amercan Eng-lish. There are a few differences in grammar. For example,speakers of BritishEnglish say ＂in hospital＂ and ＂Have you a pen？＂,while Americans say＂in the hospital＂ and ＂Do you have a pen？＂ Pronunciation is sometimes dif-ferent.     

美国话语与美国文化

Language is a key component part of culture. It reflects culture. As a variety of British English, American English,especially American words reflect American culture, including their custom, their view of value, their character traits. Being amelting pot, American words melt a lot of loanwords. The exaggerated use of words shows Americans are self-confidence.They also use beautified words to show their wish to life, to future. They can use common words, usually slang to express spe-cial ideas. By doing so, they create something new and original. Learning American English, especially studying Americanwords, we can see some typical traits of American culture.     

British English and American English

A student is studying British English.He wants to know:Can I have atalk with Americans? Can they catch me? Learners of English often ask-what are the differences between British English and American English?     

虚拟语气疑难题解析

1. If we had left a little earlier, we __in the rain now. A. wouldn＇ t walk B. wouldn＇t have walked C. wouldn＇t be walking D. won＇t be walking