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Teaching Spanish pronunciation
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Teaching Spanish pronunciation

...phrase una botella de cava should be pronounced [ˈunaβoˈteʎaðeˈkaβa]. The learner will receive input where the sound [β] is not fully articulated; the articulation is relaxed by merely approaching the organs involved in its production to the place of articulation, but not fully articulating the sound. This is done in an attempt to make the learner “divest” the...
Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Crime fiction in French: le polar français
Languages

Crime fiction in French: le polar français

...de : à la manière de Étape C Surlignez en jaune les phrases qui soutiennent la proposition que le roman policier est une « littérature de gare ». Surlignez en vert les phrases qui soutiennent la proposition qu’il s’agit de littérature de qualité...Crime fiction in French: le polar français: 3 La langue des polars - ......
Ta, cheers, much obliged: A brief history of 'thanks' in English
History & The Arts

Ta, cheers, much obliged: A brief history of 'thanks' in English

...phrase such as ‘much obliged’, or ‘I owe you a debt of gratitude’, we’re reflecting this second aspect of the relationship. Other European languages similarly use words which have developed initially to reflect this tradition. The Portuguese word obrigado, for example, comes from the past participle of the Latin obligō – ‘I bind in obligation’. The...
Human trafficking: Modern day slavery?
Society, Politics & Law

Human trafficking: Modern day slavery?

...phrase "human trafficking" conjures up shocking images of modern slavery, abuse and victims. But are people who have been trafficked necessarily asking for protection? Rather than helping, is the language and terminology surrounding this very serious issue just part of the problem?... Human trafficking as the new slavery The phrase "human trafficking" conjures up shocking...
Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Netherlands
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Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Netherlands

...Types of bread in the Netherlands have historically been divided east-west and north-south, determined by the cereal that was grown. In the south-west wheat was grown on the clay soil and brown bread was baked from this. In the south and east rye bread was eaten because of rye and oat harvests. White bread used to indicate status. For centuries Dutch bakers produced white...
The language used during end of life care matters
Health, Sports & Psychology

The language used during end of life care matters

...phrase I hear a lot in my research about palliative and end of life care. But what does that mean? It took me a while in my fieldwork in hospitals, hospices and care homes in England to work out that this phrase could be code. Code that someone was dying. In this article, I’ll discuss two different ways in which language is used in end-of-life care which may lead to...
Causal loop diagrams
Science, Maths & Technology

Causal loop diagrams

...Phrases. Arrows linking the phrases with ‘s’ and ‘o’ signs on the arrows, indicating the direction of change. ‘B’ or ‘R’ denoting balancing or reinforcing feedback loops, respectively. Conventions The words or phrases represent variables. The arrows represent links between the variables, with the assumption that when variable A changes, variable B changes....
Intermediate Spanish: Understanding spoken Spanish
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Intermediate Spanish: Understanding spoken Spanish

...de origen Nombre Profesión Lugar de residencia Answer Any of these types of information could be used by someone providing basic information about themselves so in situations such as introductions to other people you need to get ready to listen to relevant language in those areas. Actividad 2 Which expressions would you expect to hear when someone introduces themselves?...