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Psychology around the world
Health, Sports & Psychology

Psychology around the world

...English language there is a distinction between ‘blue’ and ‘green’. However this distinction is not made in all of the world’s languages. Some languages do not distinguish between ‘blue’ and ‘green’ and instead have an umbrella term, covering both what English speakers would call green and what they would call blue – some researchers have referred to...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
The weakness of European Wales
Society, Politics & Law

The weakness of European Wales

...English dominance has become the prevailing theme. Stories of resistance against English power, particularly during the Middle Ages, have thus garnered considerable cultural traction. Hence in 1997, the prospect of regaining self-government after centuries of rule from Westminster helped to secure Yes votes in both the Welsh and Scottish devolution referendums. Tellingly,...
A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis
Languages

A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis

...English language studies...A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand how different writing systems have developed over time understand how technology influences what we can do with language, and the form that language takes...A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics...
Department for Work & Pensions
Education & Development

Department for Work & Pensions

...with leading providers of online education, the DWP are promoting resources that will benefit learners everywhere. They have selected these OpenLearn courses to enhance your digital and employability skills, so you can prepare more effectively to achieve your career aspirations. There are also courses to help you improve your functional English and Mathematics skills....
What impact are tighter immigration restrictions having on the UK's curry houses?
Money & Business

What impact are tighter immigration restrictions having on the UK's curry houses?

...English food their parents invented to make use of the ingredients readily available to them – as opposed to just tastes from the Indian subcontinent. It meant childhood classics became spicy cheese on toast or baked Beans Balti with spring onion sabji and masala burgers. Merging of tastes Panayai claims that the taste of South Asian food became as much a part of the...
Does poor spelling really make President Trump unfit for office?
Languages

Does poor spelling really make President Trump unfit for office?

...English language in the 18th century, and particularly since Samuel Johnson’s dictionary was published in 1755, incorrect spelling has carried a particular social stigma. Being able to spell is often seen as an emblem of a good education and solid moral character, and in the case of political leaders, an indication of due attention to detail and decorum. This norm is so...
Ambridge accents: How The Archers use accent to depict class
Languages

Ambridge accents: How The Archers use accent to depict class

...English is a second language – the neat and predictable pattern largely disappeared. For this group, Brian did not sound so posh. In fact, Clarrie was identified by some as having a posh voice, along with Emma and even Eddie. On this and many of the measures, the results were less focused, covering a greater range, suggesting that respondents were using less consistent...
May the Forza be with you: Star Wars in other languages
Languages

May the Forza be with you: Star Wars in other languages

...English), followed by the translation of the episode title into the respective language. Despite this, the saga is normally still referred to by the original names in most countries. When it comes to translating character or vehicle names, there was some degree of variation, particularly with the original Star Wars film (before it became “A New Hope”). The German...