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	The Ultimate English language - American History Information Guide and Reference
		English has lingua franca (diplomatic language) status in many parts of the world, due to the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the United Kingdom in the 18th and 19th centuries and the United States beginning in the 20th century.
		English is descended from the language spoken by Germanic tribes that migrated to the land that would become known as England.
		English is the most widely used "second" and "learning" language in the world, and as such, many linguists believe, it is no longer the exclusive cultural emblem of "native English speakers," but rather a language that is absorbing aspects of cultures worldwide as it grows in use.
	www.historymania.com /american_history/English_language (2920 words)

	History of English
		The English language is spoken by 750 million people in the world as either the official language of a nation, a second language, or in a mixture with other languages (such as pidgins and creoles.) English is the official language in England, Canada, Australia and New Zealand; however, the United States has no official language.
		English is classified genetically as a Low West Germanic language of the Indo-European family of languages.
		The American English language is characterized by archaisms (words that changed meaning in Britain, but remained in the colonies) and innovations in vocabulary (borrowing from the French and Spanish who were also settling in North America).
	www.ielanguages.com /enghist.html (3840 words)

	English
		African American English in the diaspora: Evidence from old-line Nova Scotians.
		The United States-Candian border as a linguistic boundary: The English language in Calais, Maine and St. Stephen, New Brunswick.
		African American English in the diaspora: The case of old-line Nova Scotians.
	www.unh.edu /linguistics/courses/790CS/CS_readings/English_readings.htm (797 words)

	English language - Anarchopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The language went through a creolization process through contact with Old Norse, and later incorperated much Norman French due to the take-over of England by William the Conqueror in 1066.
		Others, however, believe that the dominance of English is oppressing peoples who wish to maintain their own languages and is a form of eurocentrism.
		It must be noted that English language is the de-facto official language in many more states, which simply do not have a piece of paper which this fact is written on.
	eng.anarchopedia.org /English (359 words)

	American English
		English is destined to be in the next and succeeding centuries more generally the language of the world than Latin was in the last or French is in the present age.
		American English is regarded as having preserved archaic features which have since been altered in British English--i.e., American speech maintained features of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century English--such as the preservation of r in most dialects, and "flat a" [æ] as in "path": features that were lost in southern England at the end of the eighteenth century.
		General American used to be thought of as most of the Western half of country, and refers to a dialect characterized by the retention of r, "flat a," and an unrounded vowel in hot.
	ebbs.english.vt.edu /hel/helmod/america.html (4074 words)

	English language - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		English is also the most widely used language for young backpackers who travel across continents, regardless of whether it is their mother tongue or a secondary language.
		English is the language most often studied as a foreign language in the European Union (by 89% of schoolchildren), followed by French (32%), German (18%), and Spanish (8%).
		English as a lingua franca for Europe and Euro-English are concepts of standardizing English for use as a second language in continental Europe.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/English_language (6266 words)

	English Language Schools in the USA. Web Directory
		English School in San Francisco is your key to unlocking the English language.
		English Language School in Hawaii offers English classes that are carefully designed according to the latest research in teaching English as a second language.
		American English Language schools offer a wide variety of English language programs and courses and introduce you to various aspects of American culture and society.
	www.englishinusa.com (904 words)

	American Chronicle: English Language Learners Left Behind
		I imagine that the process of deciding between which languages to use would be similar to an artist choosing oil paints or watercolors, colored pencils or charcoal, clay or paper maché.
		The student needs to achieve fluency in the English language while at the same time master the content required of all students assigned to the same grade level.
		American Chronicle is a trademark of Ultio LLC.
	www.americanchronicle.com /articles/viewArticle.asp?articleID=2174 (835 words)

	Center for American English Language & Culture
		English as a Second Language (ESL) services at the University are offered through the Center for American English Language and Culture (CAELC).
		CAELC is charged both to provide leadership on issues related to ESL/intercultural communication and to help members of the University of Virginia community attain the level of linguistic and cultural proficiency needed for success at a research university in the United States.
		The Center for American English Language and Culture endorses the NAFSA Principles of International Educational Exchange and the TESOL Standards for Post Secondary Programs.
	www.virginia.edu /provost/caelc (172 words)

	Center for American English Language & Culture - Services
		The exam is used to determine the general adequacy of English language skills for various academic purposes.
		CAELC staff administer the exam to faculty and visiting scholars for whom English is a second language by appointment.
		The University of Virginia English Language Proficiency Exam consists of three parts: a grammar and vocabulary test, an essay, and a brief interview.
	www.virginia.edu /provost/caelc/old/services.spring.html (1131 words)

	African American Vernacular English - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Oakland resolution declared that BEV was not English, and was not an Indo-European language at all, asserting that the speech of fl children belonged to "West and Niger-Congo African Language Systems".
		Furthermore, the differences between modern AAVE and Standard English are nowhere near as great as those between French and the Haitian Creole language, the latter of which is considered a separate language.
		Framers of the Oakland resolution recognized that, when teaching anyone a language or variety with which they are unfamiliar, it is important to differentiate between understanding and pronunciation (this consideration appears in later discussion, not in the resolution itself).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/African_American_Vernacular_English (3703 words)

	The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. 2000 (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition.
		I am not so lost in lexicography as to forget that words are the daughters of earth, and that things are the sons of heaven.
		Over 90,000 entries feature 10,000 new words and senses, 70,000 audio word pronunciations, 900 full-page color illustrations, language notes and word-root appendixes.
	www.bartleby.com.cob-web.org:8888 /61 (95 words)

	American English Translation - Translate American English Language Translator
		English was inherited from British colonization and it is spoken by the vast majority of the population.
		It serves as the de facto official language, for instance as that in which government business is carried out.
		American English has some differences from British English, but these differences are fairly minor.
	www.translation-services-usa.com /languages/american.shtml (356 words)

	American English Language Program
		Following admission to the College, students are administered the Academic American English Placement Test (AAEPT) at the Assessment Center to determine their current level of American English proficiency, as required by College regulations.
		The Students are then placed at the appropriate levels in core courses that emphasize American English grammar, composition, reading, speaking, and listening.
		Students for whom American English is a second language are further supported by special counselors.
	www.montgomerycollege.edu /Departments/AELP (326 words)

	The Museum of the American English Language (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		A Brief History of the English Language - English in a nutshell.
		However, French influence on the English language led to the development of new grammar rules and renovated vocabulary, with little recognition.
		Language of 'The Fancy' - Jane Austen's language
	www.kn.pacbell.com /wired/fil/pages/listlanguagemr7.html (753 words)

	American Dialect Society (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The preliminary for the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Dialect Society, held in Anaheim, California, January 4 through 6, is now available.
		Founded in 1889, the American Dialect Society is dedicated to the study of the English language in North America, and of other languages, or dialects of other languages, influencing it or influenced by it.
		American Speech is the society's quarterly journal; there is an online archive, covering 1925 to the present, available to members.
	www.americandialect.org.cob-web.org:8888 (427 words)

	American Sign Language to English
		Sometimes when students are having trouble with a text, it isn't the English as much as it is a lack of background knowledge that is causing the problem.
		English users tend to start with the general and move to the specific.
		When they see the English words and phrases in their reading, they can then make an immediate connection to the correct ASL signs and, therefore, the meaning.
	www.geocities.com /Athens/Delphi/6190/asltoenglish.html (2483 words)

	American and English Literature Internet Resources
		Literary Resources on the Net This is another page which deals mainly with English and American Literature sources on the net and is limited to collections of information useful to academics.
		American Poetry Full-Text Database Here you can find complete poetical works of over 200 poets from the earliest American poets of the seventeenth century to the beginnings of modernism.
		English Literature On the Web Here one can find e-text archives, information on children's books and authors, medieval English literature, Anglo-Saxon literature, information on British authors and literature of various time periods such as the seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
	library.scsu.ctstateu.edu /litbib.html (2649 words)

	THE New American School \| English Language Acquisition and Bilingualism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Academic English is critical for success in school while conversational English is the language of daily life.
		Community members and parents from the student's first language community will be recruited to serve as mentors to those students.
		A focus on students' native languages and cultures shows students that bilingualism is valued and an asset to future professional opportunities.
	www.newamericaschool.org /EducationalProgram/EnglishBilingual.htm (258 words)

	Education World® - *Arts & Humanities : Linguistics / Language Arts : English Language : American English
		American Dialect Society scholarly association dedicated to the study of the English language in North America.
		American Slanguages Talk like the locals in cities in America and around the world.
		United Kingdom English for the American Novice words and phrases that may cause problems for American visitors by Terry Gliedt.
	db.education-world.com /perl/browse?cat_id=8000 (179 words)

	English Language Skills, ESOL, ESL, AELP, WD&CE , Montgomery College, Maryland
		The ESL courses are for beginning to advanced adult English language learners.
		Pre-Academic Track: Courses are for adult English language learners who need to improve their reading, writing and grammar to study in a U.S. college or university.
		General Communication Track: Courses are for adult English language learners who wish to improve their speaking, listening and pronunciation.
	www.montgomerycollege.edu /wdce/englishlanguageskills.html (277 words)

	U.S Embassy - Rangoon - American English Language Classes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The American Center offers courses in English to Burmese adult learners taught by trained and experienced native speaker teachers.
		The General English courses and the Elective English courses all use a multi-skill approach to language learning.
		English Language Program Notice about placement tests and courses to be offered for the April- July term.
	rangoon.usembassy.gov /wwwh-english-language-class.html (231 words)

	John Cabot University - Academics - Degree Programs - English Language Preparation - American Language Program
		The American Language Program is more than just a full-immersion language course.
		Fully accredited in both Europe and the United States, John Cabot University is a private American university with students from over 60 countries.
		American Language Program students are welcome to participate in the university’s stimulating cultural and social life and enjoy full access to all facilities, including computer labs and the library.
	www.johncabot.edu /academics/eng_lang_prep/americanlanguage.htm (324 words)

	North American English language
		Naturally, a constant incorporation of words from other languages from European immigrants that arrived to America constantly (French, German, Italian, Slavic and Scandinavian languages), have given a unique terminology and pronunciation to these English dialects, particularly in the Atlantic coast.
		Canadian English, even though subject to the huge influence of American English, still owns strong British features, particularly in the great cities.
		Superbly illustrated in color throughout, and updated for this first paperback edition, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language is the most comprehensive general reference book on the history, structure, and worldwide use of English ever written.
	www.orbislingua.com /eaac.htm (399 words)

	Amazon.com: The English History of African American English (Language in Society): Books: Shana Poplack (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		This reader explores an alternative hypothesis: that the characteristic features were acquired from the varieties of English to which early speakers were exposed.
		Marshalling historical, dialectal and theoretical linguistic evidence, this work focuses on descendants of former slaves whose ancestors left the US in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries to settle in enclave communities where their language developed under conditions of social or geographical isolation.
		These features, and their linguistic patterning in discourse, are demonstrably part of the English of early African Americans, transmitted to and retained by their descendants long after their disappearance from mainstream varieties of English Contributors include Shana Poplack, Sali Tagliamonte, Gunnel Tottie, and Salikoko S. Mufwene amongst others.
	www.amazon.com /English-History-African-American-Language/dp/0631212620 (1026 words)

	English Language Schools in the USA, Web Directory
		English for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
		Located in the heart of the city, English School in San Francisco is your key to unlocking the English language.
		This cosmopolitan city, situated on a peninsula in Northern California, is a safe, friendly environment for students to live and study in.
	www.englishinusa.com /full_list.html (565 words)

	Mencken, H.L. 1921. The American Language
		This study shows a certain utility.… But its chief excuse is its human interest, for it prods deeply into national idiosyncracies and ways of mind, and that sort of prodding is always entertaining.—
		This classic was written to clarify the discrepancies between British and American English and to define the distinguishing characteristics of American English.
		Mencken’s groundbreaking study was undoubtedly the most scientific linguistic work on the American language to date and continues to serve as a definitive resource in the field.
	www.bartleby.com /185 (148 words)

	Issues in Contemporary American English syllabus
		As we visit its phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics, as well as the broader psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic aspects of language in general, we will take brief looks at some issues and concepts--assimilation, inflection, transformations--and longer looks at others--language change, competence, dialect.
		For example, if you are a teacher, you might want to focus on language acquisition, linguistic competence, dialect, usage, dyslexia, register, and slang.
		Thus, by working hard on this project, you not only will learn a great deal about a linguistic concept, practice analyzing language, improve your writing and research skills, and practice using new computer technology, but will have an electronic publication that you can cite in resumes and portfolios.
	www.uncp.edu /home/canada/work/markport/language/ameng/ameng.htm (1445 words)

	Learn English at The American Language Institute, San Diego State University! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		With the celebration of our 30th anniversary in 2004, the American Language Institute would like to thank the thousands of students, teachers, and international affiliates around the world who have enjoyed this journey with us and who have helped us to promote international understanding, communication, and development worldwide.
		We invite you to embark on an adventure to improve your English and explore beautiful San Diego, California.
		Since 1974 the American Language Institute, a division of SDSU's College of Extended Studies, has helped international students and professionals improve their ability to communicate in English.
	www.americanlanguage.org /home.html (195 words)

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