Applied Linguistics, Bilingualism & Working Memory
I. What is Applied Linguistics?
Applied Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that identifies, investigates, and offers solutions to real-life, language-related problems.
II. Four Disciplines of Applied Linguistics
- Psycholinguistics: The study of the psychological and neurobiological factors that enable humans to acquire, use, comprehend, and produce language.
- Forensic Linguistics: The application of linguistic knowledge and methods to the forensic context of law and crime investigation.
- Contrastive
Mastering Language Skills: A Comprehensive Approach
Communicative Skills and Linguistic Components
On the one hand, communicative skills are speaking, listening, reading, and writing. On the other hand, the linguistic components are grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Why Can’t We Separate Language Skills?
Specifically, why are reading and writing inseparable? Reading and writing are closely related in two particular ways:
- Reading is a source of input and a model for written language. Some authors believe that reading is the best way to master writing.
Life in Bedford and Almeria: Personal Stories and Local Insights
A Close Friend’s Life in Bedford
I’m going to describe one of my best friends, Mode. He’s 36 years old. While all his family lives in Spain, he resides in Bedford, just north of London. He has a younger sister, and his parents are very funny, just like the rest of his family. He hasn’t studied, but he works at one of the most famous supermarkets in England. Mode is a quite sociable, very clever, and hard-working person. He loves dogs and hopes to have a baby in a year because he’s responsible. In
Read MoreMastering the Passive Voice in English
Form of Passive
Subject + finite form of to be + Past Participle (3rd column of irregular verbs)
Example: A letter was written.
When rewriting active sentences in passive voice, note the following:
- The object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence.
- The finite form of the verb is changed (to be + past participle).
- The subject of the active sentence becomes the object of the passive sentence (or is dropped).
Examples of Passive Voice
| Tense | Subject | Verb | Object | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | Active: | Rita | writes | a |