In the area of science, the Germanic aspect of language is rarely used.The head, for example, is not called the head, the heart is not called the heart and the hand is not called the hand.It is the Latin and ancient Greek aspect of English which dominate through affixes.It is for this reason that if one is unfamiliar with Latin and Greek prefixes, roots and suffixes , a medical book or a conversation between medical professions, although in English, can be totally incomprehensible. (contains 10 sets of istudycards)
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So called (supposedly) difficult words in English are only mind-boggling if you do not understand the history and structure of English.English is really several languages in one.There is that area of the language which everyone, educated or not, understands.That is the Germanic aspect.It is the oldest part of English.It is also the part which forms of the core of English.Most of the most basic and most frequently used words in English are Germanic in origin. (contains 6 sets of istudy cards)
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When doctors refer to a particular part of the body, an illness which may affect it or a procedure with which to treat it, they do not use those terms known and used by most English-speakers. Rather, they use Latin and/or Greek terminologies. If you do not know those affixes (prefixes, roots, suffixes) which form medical as well as general scientific terminology,this aspect of English is as foreign to you as any foreign language.This is a problem. (contains 6 sets of cards) Also, videos on more general discussions on pronunciation, metaphoric English, idiomatic expressions, grammar, collegiate vocabulary, prefixes, roots, suffixes and more, go to carralaficklin.com.
Vocabulary can be a problem, especially in a language such as English.English has so many different levels, types and versions.Usually what is taught in the ESL classroom are standard terms or expressions.Unfortunately, generally in casual conversation, on the radio, on TV, in songs, in the movies and in many magazines and popular books, very rarely is the standard form used.Non-standard English is usually the norm in the real world. Not all non-standard English is vulgar. However, English does, as well as every language, have words words, phrases, idioms, expressions and proverbs which are not appropriate to all audiences, especially audiences of people who are not adults. Wylcomenetwork.com has created hundreds of such cards. If you are interested in how English can not be used to insult, to make off-color jokes or to demonstrate one's anger or dissatisfaction, Wylcomenetwork istudycards fit the bill. Some of the cards, without a doubt, are vulgar; however, many are much more subtle. They are more in the area of double-entendres. Many cards are appropriate for adults only because some of the synonyms or meanings for a particular phrase or expression are insulting or vulgar. However, do not be fooled. This area of English is very important. It is from this part of English that the vocabulary for many popular books and magazines, informal conversation, movies, television and music, especially rap and hip-hop, are taken. (contains 9 sets of istudycards)
Also, videos on more general discussions on pronunciation, metaphoric English, idiomatic expressions, grammar, collegiate vocabulary, prefixes, roots, suffixes and more, go to carralaficklin.com. At Carralaficklin.com you can also find video on Spanish, Spanish expressions, Spanish grammar, Spanish relationship with English and English relationship with Spanish and the other Latin-based languages. There even is a discussion on verbs and the subjunctive mood in English versus Spanish.
Vocabulary can be a problem, especially in a language such as English.English has so many different levels, types and versions.Usually what is taught in the ESL classroom are standard terms or expressions.Unfortunately, generally in casual conversation, on the radio, on TV, in songs, in the movies and in many magazines and popular books, very rarely is the standard form used.Non-standard English is usually the norm in the real world. Not all non-standard English is vulgar. However, English does, as well as every language, have words words, phrases, idioms, expressions and proverbs which are not appropriate to all audiences, especially audiences of people who are not adults. Wylcomenetwork.com has created hundreds of such cards. If you are interested in how English can not be used to insult, to make off-color jokes or to demonstrate one's anger or dissatisfaction, Wylcomenetwork istudycards fit the bill. Some of the cards, without a doubt, are vulgar; however, many are much more subtle. They are more in the area of double-entendres. Many cards are appropriate for adults only because some of the synonyms or meanings for a particular phrase or expression are insulting or vulgar. However, do not be fooled. This area of English is very important. It is from this part of English that the vocabulary for many popular books and magazines, informal conversation, movies, television and music, especially rap and hip-hop, are taken. (contains 9 sets of istudycards)
Also, videos on more general discussions on pronunciation, metaphoric English, idiomatic expressions, grammar, collegiate vocabulary, prefixes, roots, suffixes and more, go to carralaficklin.com. At Carralaficklin.com you can also find video on Spanish, Spanish expressions, Spanish grammar, Spanish relationship with English and English relationship with Spanish and the other Latin-based languages. There even is a discussion on verbs and the subjunctive mood in English versus Spanish.
Vocabulary can be a problem, especially in a language such as English.English has so many different levels, types and versions.Usually what is taught in the ESL classroom are standard terms or expressions.Unfortunately, generally in casual conversation, on the radio, on TV, in songs, in the movies and in many magazines and popular books, very rarely is the standard form used.Non-standard English is usually the norm in the real world. Not all non-standard English is vulgar. However, English does, as well as every language, have words words, phrases, idioms, expressions and proverbs which are not appropriate to all audiences, especially audiences of people who are not adults. Wylcomenetwork.com has created hundreds of such cards. If you are interested in how English can not be used to insult, to make off-color jokes or to demonstrate one's anger or dissatisfaction, Wylcomenetwork istudycards fit the bill. Some of the cards, without a doubt, are vulgar; however, many are much more subtle. They are more in the area of double-entendres. Many cards are appropriate for adults only because some of the synonyms or meanings for a particular phrase or expression are insulting or vulgar. However, do not be fooled. This area of English is very important. It is from this part of English that the vocabulary for many popular books and magazines, informal conversation, movies, television and music, especially rap and hip-hop, are taken. (contains 10 sets of istudycards)
Also, videos on more general discussions on pronunciation, metaphoric English, idiomatic expressions, grammar, collegiate vocabulary, prefixes, roots, suffixes and more, go to carralaficklin.com. At Carralaficklin.com you can also find video on Spanish, Spanish expressions, Spanish grammar, Spanish relationship with English and English relationship with Spanish and the other Latin-based languages. There even is a discussion on verbs and the subjunctive mood in English versus Spanish.
Vocabulary can be a problem, especially in a language such as English.English has so many different levels, types and versions.Usually what is taught in the ESL classroom are standard terms or expressions.Unfortunately, generally in casual conversation, on the radio, on TV, in songs, in the movies and in many magazines and popular books, very rarely is the standard form used.Non-standard English is usually the norm in the real world. Not all non-standard English is vulgar. However, English does, as well as every language, have words words, phrases, idioms, expressions and proverbs which are not appropriate to all audiences, especially audiences of people who are not adults. Wylcomenetwork.com has created hundreds of such cards. If you are interested in how English can not be used to insult, to make off-color jokes or to demonstrate one's anger or dissatisfaction, Wylcomenetwork istudycards fit the bill. Some of the cards, without a doubt, are vulgar; however, many are much more subtle. They are more in the area of double-entendres. Many cards are appropriate for adults only because some of the synonyms or meanings for a particular phrase or expression are insulting or vulgar. However, do not be fooled. This area of English is very important. It is from this part of English that the vocabulary for many popular books and magazines, informal conversation, movies, television and music, especially rap and hip-hop, are taken.
Also, videos on more general discussions on pronunciation, metaphoric English, idiomatic expressions, grammar, collegiate vocabulary, prefixes, roots, suffixes and more, go to carralaficklin.com. At Carralaficklin.com you can also find video on Spanish, Spanish expressions, Spanish grammar, Spanish relationship with English and English relationship with Spanish and the other Latin-based languages. There even is a discussion on verbs and the subjunctive mood in English versus Spanish.
Vocabulary can be a problem, especially in a language such as English.English has so many different levels, types and versions.Usually what is taught in the ESL classroom are standard terms or expressions.Unfortunately, generally in casual conversation, on the radio, on TV, in songs, in the movies and in many magazines and popular books, very rarely is the standard form used.Non-standard English is usually the norm in the real world. Not all non-standard English is vulgar. However, English does, as well as every language, have words words, phrases, idioms, expressions and proverbs which are not appropriate to all audiences, especially audiences of people who are not adults. Wylcomenetwork.com has created hundreds of such cards. If you are interested in how English can not be used to insult, to make off-color jokes or to demonstrate one's anger or dissatisfaction, Wylcomenetwork istudycards fit the bill. Some of the cards, without a doubt, are vulgar; however, many are much more subtle. They are more in the area of double-entendres. Many cards are appropriate for adults only because some of the synonyms or meanings for a particular phrase or expression are insulting or vulgar. However, do not be fooled. This area of English is very important. It is from this part of English that the vocabulary for many popular books and magazines, informal conversation, movies, television and music, especially rap and hip-hop, are taken. (contains 9 sets of istudycards)
Also, videos on more general discussions on pronunciation, metaphoric English, idiomatic expressions, grammar, collegiate vocabulary, prefixes, roots, suffixes and more, go to carralaficklin.com. At Carralaficklin.com you can also find video on Spanish, Spanish expressions, Spanish grammar, Spanish relationship with English and English relationship with Spanish and the other Latin-based languages. There even is a discussion on verbs and the subjunctive mood in English versus Spanish.
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