Hmong secret languages : themes and variations / Martha Ratliff -- Variegated tonal developments in Tibetan / Jackson T.-S. Sun -- Some case studies on linguistic variation and their implications / ...
In November 2021 during its 41st Session in Paris, UNESCO Member States declared July 7th World Kiswahili Language Day. Kiswahili — also known as Swahili — is a Bantu language native to Eastern and ...
This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Writing is a culturally bound practice, thus, cross-cultural variations are often manifested in our language use such as in vocabulary, ...
The study of pragmatics and variation in English language use encompasses an examination of how context, speaker intention, and cultural nuances interact to shape communication. It addresses the ...
Experts say English slang and regional dialect should not be banned from classrooms but when you're getting to grips with a second language how helpful is it to learn non-standard lingo? Experts say ...
Natalie Braber receives funding from The British Academy and The Heritage Lottery Fund. All languages contain different accents and dialects and these aren’t just linked with geographical location. We ...
One of the curious features of language is that it varies from one place to another. Even among speakers of the same language, regional variations are common, and the divide between these regions can ...