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Language taboo
While learning English is an obsession with many South Koreans, it is considered a downright betrayal for locals to speak to one another in the global language.
The power of language
We know that communication is the key to success and this book offers an interesting insight into the intricacies of the English language and an understanding of its workings.
Teo: MUET a must for non-English language option teachers
TAIPING: Non-English language option teachers have to sit for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) – a qualification they must have to teach the language.
Ukraine passes language law championed by outgoing president
KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's parliament approved a law on Thursday that grants special status to the Ukrainian language and makes it mandatory for public sector workers, despite opposition from the country's large Russian-speaking minority who feel it is discriminatory.
Guan Eng's Chinesegate shows we need to mature from language politics
Lim Guan Eng has been crucified for using Malay, English and the "unforgivable" language, Chinese, in one of his press releases as Finance Minister.
Bodily language
Idioms add colour, richness and depth to enhance representational meaning differentiating it from referential meaning. As a language modality, idiomatic expressions use common metaphors that appeal to the masses.
How far do we push the language envelope?
To describe or to prescribe, that is the question linguists and users have to face when dealing with language.
Language plans reap results
HANA is a shy teenager with a keen interest in learning. During the start of the new schooling year, her English teacher announces that their classes will have more fun activities that involve interactivity.
Mastering the language
AN advertisement for a language publishing house features a distress call: 'Mayday, mayday. Hello, can you hear us? We are sinking! we are sinking!' a man cries.
