Category: Language

First of all, it is commonly known that there are varieties in the use of any language depending on diverse factors such as, the place, the context, the social group and the time. Nevertheless, I am going to focus on the diastratic varieties of the language, which refers to social class. Alameda and Fernández (2016:…

Introduction Language is essential human life. Malinowski, father of social Anthropology says Its an indispensable instrument for creating the toes of the moment without which unified social action is impossible. As man is a social animal, he lives in community, where misunderstandings are common. Language is that core which can eliminate this misunderstanding and let…

Introduction Human language is unique and vastly different from the sounds and noises of animals. It just so happens that humans’ position in the words is unique as well. We have created a regulated system of survival, generally referred to as civilization or society. Just like we are the only specie capable of language exchange…

Language plays a very important role for humans, it is a unique feature of human society to distinguish it from other animals. Language is used as a means of thinking, or it is also understood that language is the ‘shell’ of thinking, the mode of expression that wants others to understand the thoughts, needs, desires…

The phrase The pen is mightier than the sword is a common epithet that extolls the power of words. It is correct that it does; language is one of the most powerful tools a person can wield. Language is as capable of carrying a person to greatness as it is capable of crucifying them. But…

Abstract This paper explores the relationship between the development of human languages around the world and the distinct environmental phenomena the speakers of a particular language are encountered with. By examining six journal articles and one media interview with a prominent researcher in the area of study, I have determined that there is a significant…

Speech and language therapy is recommended for anybody who has problems with their speech and/ or communication, perhaps due to a developmental or neurological disorder. Conditions which usually affect speech include developmental disorders like autism which can cause problems with social skills and the use of additional communicative techniques such as facial expressions and body…

Introduction There are many problems that affect people and have affected the way they speak. Of course, you must have met or heard about some people who suffer from some of these problems. There will be difficulty in understanding the message because the letter exits are wrong. Language disorders is one of the most common…

S is a grade 2 (7 year old) male student with normal nonverbal intelligence, and presents with a possible language impairment. S was nominated by his teacher to be assessed for his receptive and expressive abilities. His teacher reports that he has difficulty answering questions, with utterance that consists of omissions, reduced grammatical markers and…

Introduction In this essay, I will examine the roots of my belief that the current use of language surrounding special needs and learning disabilities provides a sufficient label that enables appropriate support to be provided to individuals. Due to the nature of language, which is dynamic and everchanging, many terms that were once used as…