Pragmatics and Discourse in New Englishes

New Englishes: Pragmatics and Discourse

Thus far, structural differences between New Englishes and metropolitan varieties. Additionally, considerable differences between New Englishes may be found when taking into account functions of a certain linguistic structure. Moreover, similar structures to Standard English may serve a different function. It is necessary to understand these pragmatic functions in connection with local meanings, local thought patterns and local sociocultural practices (“Grammar

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Verb Tenses and Environmental Vocabulary in English

Verb Tenses in English

Present Simple

I/you/we/they work; he/she/it works; Do I work? Does he work? (always, usually, often, sometimes). Used to express routines, habits, scientific facts, schedules, and programs.

Present Continuous

I am playing; you/we/they are playing; he/she/it is playing. – I am not playing; we aren’t playing; he isn’t playing. – Am I playing? Are you playing? Is he playing? Used for actions happening at the moment of speaking and ongoing present actions. (at the moment, this year)

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Stephen King’s The Institute: A Book Review

The Institute: A Gripping Thriller by Stephen King

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The Institute by Stephen King is a true masterclass in suspense for readers seeking a thrilling experience. The story pulls you in immediately and keeps you guessing until the very end. King masterfully balances horrifying and emotional moments. The characters are incredibly well-developed, especially Luke, the brave and endearing main character, making them feel like familiar acquaintances.

The best part is the unpredictable writing,

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Job Offer Letters: Key Elements and Response Strategies

Understanding Job Offers and Crafting Effective Responses

Key Elements of a Job Offer Letter

A job offer letter is a formal document from a company inviting a candidate to work. It includes important details such as:

  • Job Title and Description: Clearly defines the role and its responsibilities.
  • Employment Type: Specifies whether the position is full-time, part-time, contract, etc.
  • Important Dates: Includes start and end dates (if applicable).
  • Salary and Benefits: Outlines the compensation amount, payment
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Sports Vocabulary, Grammar, and Connectors

Sports Vocabulary

  • Advert: Anuncio
  • Athletics: Atletismo
  • Average: Promedio
  • Avoid: Evitar
  • Basket: Canasta
  • Beat: Ganar, superar
  • Break a record: Batir un récord
  • Challenge: Reto, desafío
  • Chances are: Lo más probable es
  • Climb: Escalar
  • Court: Pista
  • Cycling: Ciclismo
  • Daredevil: Persona atrevida, temeraria
  • Determined: Decidido
  • Draw: Empate
  • Enter a competition: Participar en una competición
  • Flip backwards: Hacer una voltereta hacia atrás
  • Helmet: Casco
  • Hiking: Excursionismo
  • Hit: Golpear
  • Improve: Mejorar
  • Injury: Lesión
  • Keep
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Presupposition, Reference, and Politeness in Discourse Analysis

Presupposition and Green’s Taxonomy

Presuppositions are a kind of linguistic inference. The difference with implicatures is that these are based on contextual assumptions, while presuppositions are built into the linguistic structure of the sentences that trigger them.

Presupposition triggers: The linguistic expressions that trigger the presuppositions. E.g. Karl’s car broke down– presupposition: Karl owns a car. Presupposition trigger: broke down.

Green presented a taxonomy (classification) and

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