A Comprehensive Guide to English Grammar and Linguistics
Introduction to Lexis
Richness, Flexibility, and Complexity
Word-Formation Concepts
- Word (Orthography, Phonology)
- Lexeme
- Morpheme (Free, Bound, Grammatical Function, Lexical Function)
Morphological Processes
- Affixation
- Clipping
- Conversion
- Back-Formation
- Blending
- Eponymy
- Acronymy
Conclusion
Introduction to the Expression of Place
- At-Type Prepositions
- On-Type Prepositions
- In-Type Prepositions
Overlap Between Types of Prepositions
- At vs. In
- At vs. To
- On vs. In
Prepositions Indicating Position
Expression of Direction
Expression
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TOPIC 19: Drama Expression Techniques as a Resource to Learn a Foreign Language
Drama in Everyday Life Situations and Representation of Tales, Characters, Jokes, etc.
Group Work in Creative Activities. Teacher’s Role.
1. Introduction
Have you ever heard about Albert Mehrabian’s 55-38-7 rule? This rule comes from his research in the 1970s and suggests that when we interpret someone’s feelings, attitudes, and beliefs during communication, we rely heavily on non-verbal cues. Specifically, Mehrabian’s
Read MoreUsing Songs to Enhance English Language Learning in the Classroom
1. Introduction
Current research in Foreign Language Teaching emphasizes student motivation and interest as crucial factors in language acquisition. Using songs is one way to enhance motivation and improve teaching effectiveness.
Our current educational system, guided by LOMLOE 3/2020 (December 29th), Royal Decree 157/2022 (March 1st), and Decree 61/2022 (July 13th) for the Madrid Autonomous Community, is based on a communicative approach that views language as a vehicle for communication.
Specialists
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The War of Independence (1808-14)
A year after Charles IV came to the throne, the French Revolution began. Initially, Spain joined the international coalition against France. However, the French armies defeated Spain in 1795, and this led to a change of strategy by Godoy, Charles IV’s PM. He made an alliance with Napoleon against England, France’s main enemy. This way, the treaty of Fontainebleau (1807) allowed French troops to pass through Spain to invade Portugal, an ally of the British.
The
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UK Between the Wars (1918-1939)
Socio-Political Background
Three main political parties were encountered in the period: the Tories, the Liberal Party & the Labour Party. In 1906 the Liberals won the election but the Great War brought to an end this government. The popularity of the Conservative Party increased during the WWI & in 1916 the Conservative leaders supported the supplanting of the Liberal Asquith by David Lloyd George.
When Victory came in 1918, Lloyd George was at the height of
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1. What Was Francoism?
Franco’s Dictatorship
A State With No Separation of Powers
- Franco assumed all the powers of the state: He was head of state, head of government, and the leading general and commander of Spain.
- There was no constitution. The Fundamental Laws were passed to serve the regime.
- In 1942, a parliament was put in place, but it was only consultative. It was controlled by Franco.
A One-Party Regime
- The Falange Española (FET y de las JONS) was the only legal party. It included the groups that