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Women and emancipation in Kate Chopin’s works
Universitat Jaume I (2014)In the mid-nineteenth century, more precisely in 1850, one of the most important American writers was born: Catharine O’Flaherty Faris, better known as Kate Chopin. She is considered a precursor in her times who ... -
Teaching/Learning vocabulary in the university context making use of word categorizations and frames
Universitat Jaume I (2014)Teaching vocabulary has been playing a second role during years and is still one of the outstanding challenges in second language learners. So, my paper suggests some ideas that may help to solve this status by using ...
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Teaching Speaking to Children
Universitat Jaume I (2014)The aim of this research paper is to try to define what speaking is, talk about its purpose, and discuss how to apply some strategies in teaching speaking to children, in order to develop the necessary skills and instincts ...
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The Practice of Speech Acts in Textbooks
Universitat Jaume I (2014)
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A vision on understanding the History and Expansion of the English language
Universitat Jaume I (2014)The purpose of this research is to investigate the process of the evolution in which English has become the lingua franca, that is, 'a language that is widely used over a relatively large geographical area as a language ...
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Personality, Learning Styles and Learning Strategies in SLA/FLA: Implications of individual differences in SLA/FLA
Universitat Jaume I (2014)Research have stated the importance of individual differences such as personality, learning styles and learning strategies, in predicting success in second or foreign language acquisition. Particularly, investigations in ...
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The Phonological Evolution of current spoken English: a case study
Universitat Jaume I (2014)The present project aimed at examining the innovative phonological features of current spoken English. In order to accomplish this intricate task, several theoretical sections were introduced as essential background ...
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Is there such thing as correct english? : variation and correctness in AAVE
Universitat Jaume I (2014)African American Vernacular English, AAVE, Ebonics, Black English, African-American Language, Spoken Soul, we have different ways of naming it, although throughout this paper, we will label it as AAVE: a dialect born ...
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'Give a hoot, don't pollute’ – ‘Si bebes no conduzcas’: Translation techniques in the american TV show "Two and a half men"
Universitat Jaume I (2014)The present study provides real evidence on how manifold techniques are used during any translation process to avoid possible misinterpretations of meaning among the intended target audience. Knowing how to use translation ...
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Second language acquisition in study abroad programs
Universitat Jaume I (2014)Study abroad programs have gained their condition of international experience for language learning purposes and represent an alternative or complementary recourse for language learners. However, even if the effects that ...
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Study of potential application of literary texts in language teaching
Universitat Jaume I (2014)The following academic paper deals with acknowledging the potential application in incorporating literary texts in language classes as a tool to teach English as a second language, the paper will also focus on discussing ...
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Language used in web 2.0 communication tools: the case of corporate weblogs
Universitat Jaume I (2014-06)The aim of this article is to analyse the language used in weblogs, which is one of the cybergenres of the Web 2.0 communication that is widely used in many communication contexts, both formal and informal. Some attention ...
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Teaching pragmatics: insights from SLA research
Universitat Jaume I (2014-06-18)This paper focuses on the teaching of pragmatics in English as a Foreign Language classroom and how the traditional way of teaching languages can be challenged. It also aims to highlight the importance of incorporating ...
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The Elizabethan Era Nowadays: analysis of the role of women in Shakespeare’s drama from a contemporary perspective
Universitat Jaume I (2014-06-18)The aim of this paper is focused on the importance of the role of women in Shakespeare’s drama from a contemporary point of view. Thus, it is necessary to analyze the society in which Shakespeare was born and by which he ...
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Pragmatics of Humor in Occupy Wall Street
Universitat Jaume I (2014-06-18)This study offers a qualitative analysis of the strategic use of humor during the demonstration known as Occupy Wall Street from a pragmatic perspective. It aims to provide an answer for the reasons and means by which the ...
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Cockney influence on Standard English. A Survey of native speakers speech
Universitat Jaume I (2014-06-18)Languages in contact can influence each other and produce linguistic changes by the adoption of new features not only in terms of grammar, but also in accent and speech forms. The present paper thoroughly focuses on this ...
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Kinesics in Nonverbal Communication: the Semantics of Head Movements
Universitat Jaume I (2014-06-18)This research aims to deepen in the significance of nonverbal communication in real face-to-face conversations. More specifically, I wanted to stand up the importance of head movements, a crucial element in body language ...
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The challenge of implementing CLIL (contend and language integrated learning) in Spain: a higher education example
Universitat Jaume I (2014-06-18)Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) consists on a dual-focused approach born in 1994 that covers the simultaneous teaching and learning of a non-language subject and a foreign language. In this approach, the ...
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Comparison between face-to-face communication and computer-mediated-communication: The use of WhatsApp
Universitat Jaume I (2014-06-18)It has been argued that misunderstandings are more likely to appear in computer-mediated communication (CMC) than in face-to-face (F2F) communication due to the lack of emotional cues in CMC contexts. The aim of this ...
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Teachers’ background and attitudes towards CLIL in secondary education
Universitat Jaume I (2014-06-19)The ability to express and communicate appropriately in English has become an imperative requirement in society, which is typified by internationality and mobility across countries. Within this context, Content and ...
