... language even though they had been extensively exposed to second language as children (Pakenham.et.al,2013). For example, Julie, whose first language is English, was able to successfully achieve native-like pronunciation while learning Egyptian Arabic. After she got married, Julie moved to Cairo without initial knowledge of the local language. However, as a result of spending several ... few months, I could distinguish and pronounce words correctly. Now, I can communicate with him without any problems in English. This is also very beneficial while I am at work because I have to communic...

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... in learning other languages and are even less interested today." (Will Americans really learn Chinese, the New York Times) It seems to be a common sense that U.S people don't like to learn foreign language, this may be a little bit Anglo-centric, but this is not weird since English is ... speaking each other's languages so we can understand each other is a good start," Obama said ( Kylle FELDSCHER, "Obama wants 1 million Americans learning Chinese by 2020", Washington examiner). However, Chinese is always claimed to be among the world's most difficult languages, if not the most difficult ...

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... on. To achieve this, one point should be put enough attention to. That is a mastery of English, a tool which makes it easy to promote communication. So nowadays learning English has gained in great popularity in China with an increasing number of students every year flocking to English-speaking countries for study. As second language learners, some have achieved great success while some fail to ... accomplish goals even if they have made their best exertions. On this issue I would like to express my opinion. I will list some elements which I think affect the final result of second langu...

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... in China, and I actively participated in kinds of lectures and forums, as well as discussed with the professors. This year, there is a course: Research on East Asian Economics taught in English by professor Chung, Duck-Koo, the prime Finance Office Minister, Industry Resource Office Minister in Korea. My strong interest on the path and the future of developing countries, broad knowledge ... , distinctive ideas, as well as my excellent spoken English attracts the professor, thus I become his teaching assistant, the only few students who become TA as an undergraduate. During the course, I ...

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... compared to the Chinese coworkers and as well as some cases of abuse. "Sergeant Chevo, registrar at the University of Zimbabwe, told IBTimes in an email that Chinese, like English, was just another "evil language used to colonise us and brainwash us." (Caulderwood, 2015). Clearly by reading his statement we can conclude that culture and identity as a nation ... Business venture. According to our textbook, there are six determinants that make up a culture and among those are language and education. In countries where the "mother tongue" isn't English, it is very difficult to find individ...

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... order to do so we must get rid of it from our very minds as Alleen Pace Nilsen suggests in her essay title "Sexism in English: A 1990s Update", "Sexism is not something existing independently in American English...Rather, it exists in people's minds" (Nilsen 386). Misunderstanding between men and women is one main cause of sexism. Such misunderstanding is often formed by ... in a conversation, resulting in mutual accusations and dissatisfaction. By lecturing and listening, a perfect conversation, an interactive dialog of men and women soon becomes a simple, boring, unstoppable monolog o...

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... . Confucius, due in large part to the manner and practice of ancient China, in which many subjects spoken of circumspectly and secondarily. As a result of the translation from Chinese to English, did not directly come out and state his perspective on ethical practices was, exactly what he felt virtue was. In spite of this is provided, based on the information presented ... of good moral character, according to Confucius, was one who held family before all else. Also, the concerned with the overall care-taking of humanity, being well educated and always learning, putting each of these thr...

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... very different, and a unique religion. The man that came up with this religion is named Confucius. He was born in 550 BC. He based Confucianism on morality and virtue. Also, learning and getting a good education was very important to Confucius. He said at one point in time that to learn without thinking is a waste of time. However, thought without ... learning is dangerous. Confucius was a teacher. Being a teacher he taught mainly about the five virtues. Li is the most important virtue. Ren stands for kindness that you should treat others with. ... effect other lives. Buddhists don't ...

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... exhilarating feeling that I had experienced three years ago. When I graduate next June I will have graduated from two schools: high school and Chinese school. Subsequently, I will be fluent in three languages: English, Mandarin, and Spanish. From the initial years of my childhood to the present day, my parents have conveyed to me the importance in keeping one's heritage. I concluded that attending Chinese ... simultaneously added to my academic rigor and allowed me to thrive upon the challenges that I seek. It taught me to balance daily responsibilities in every aspect of my life. Altho...

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... Culture. In the light of westernization, in one of Ifeoma Odinye & Ifeanyi Odinye writings, they state that: Many Nigerian languages have gone into extinction and are no longer in use. English language has been adopted as the official language and has been used in educating Nigerian citizens. Many people in Nigeria are ashamed of speaking their native languages and as result ... , on an interview with a Chinese local about westernization; Hou Xiazhou a Chinese skateboarder mentions that the "The west influence us a good deal, for example those who skateboard now are all learning from the...

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... in 81 short chapters, divided into two sections. In its original form it possesses a peculiar and distinctive charm, a rhythm of its own, which cannot be reproduced by a literal translation into English. It is only possible to catch glimpses of this spirit - this rhythm of life - by reflection on the words which veil and yet at the same time partially reveal it ... Hsi), asked Lao Tsu to record his teachings before he left. In Lao Tzu's view things were said to create "unnatural" action (wei) by shaping desires (yu). The process of learning the names (ming) used in the doctrines helped ...

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... story Typical American written by Gish Jen was about three young people moving to America for a better life, to live their American dream. During Ralph's schooling he was learning on how to speak English. He was going to school to become a doctor and get his PhD. During he graduation he got his PhD and his family did not come to see him ... ...

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