It’s fascinating to hear your insights about the topic of “Dictionary Definitions,” especially in the context of studying Shakespeare. The evolution of language over time, as reflected in the meanings of words, […]
I think the topic I found most surprising is that all words do not have meaning when thinking about it. Some words are best learned with a mental image compared to words that can be easily defined. This can be […]
I can’t remember having trouble pronouncing words when I was small, but I do remember having a cousin who had trouble pronouncing some words. I remember during a conversation; they were saying ‘rural’, but it so […]
Linguists prefer descriptivism because it focuses on how language is used in real life situations. Descriptivism is described as a method that seeks to describe and analyze language as it is used in real scenarios […]
Years ago, our ancestors communicated by many methods, but none of them is considered as language by the criteria of today. I think one of the turning points was the ability for humans to talk about things that […]
I hope to learn about language, its history, how it impacts society and how it evolved overtime which can aide me in becoming a better communicator when it comes to working with other people.