Sentences with phrase «english language terms»

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In terms of the basic logistics of developing an export presence, the prevailing language of business in Mexico is English, and several of Canada's leading banks have subsidiaries there.

Christian missionaries lumped all of these people together under the umbrella term «pagan,» said Philip Shaw, who researches early Germanic languages and Old English at Leicester University in the U.K..

Indeed, in a given language there may be no single term with just the variety of senses characteristic of the English word «experience».

Hence, the term «battered wife» has entered the English language during the past decade.

Each biblical statement is a sentence which must be understood in terms of the vocabulary and grammar of its original language (Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek), but the better modern translations, such as the Revised Standard Version, have made it possible for one who understands English vocabulary and grammar to read and study the Bible without being seriously misled on most points.

It would be foolish to predict so far into the future, but it seems unlikely that any will equal the King James Version not only in terms of longevity, but in its capacity to shape the language and culture of the English - speaking peoples.

Weiser, race is one of the least useful terms in the English language.

«In terms of English being spoken in madrasas, we don't prescribe that but one thing we do absolutely acknowledge is that English language skills are absolutely fundamental to taking advantage of all the opportunities of living in modern Britain - getting a job, mixing with people and playing a full part in community life.

So, as governments oversee matters of security, we will care for the hurting, calling Christians to embrace refugees through their denomination, congregation or other non-profits by providing for immediate and long - term needs, such as housing, food, clothing, employment, English language classes, and schooling for children.

For example, English - language learners may need additional support in terms of tutors or bilingual resources that churches can help provide.

Catholics take it as literal... The body is certainly not resurrected in terms of the cell, the protoplasm, the DNA... that certainly doesn't happen any more than the wafer turns into [the literal body of Christ]... in the sense in which any normal use of the English language would understand.

In trying to give the different meanings of sein, Wesen, Wesenheit, Wesenhaftkeit, Substanz, Essenz, not to speak of translating terms like Nichts, Nichtsein, Nichtigkeit, and Ungrund, I met repeatedly with the adamant resistance of the English language.

The term «curry» reflects the evolution of language, and the need to designate, in English, dishes that were based on various spice mixtures.

The Gunners boss also revealed that new signing Gabriel Paulista is being given a crash course in English football terms because the Brazilian defender does not speak the language --(Daily Mail)

In the process, he's invented a new term for the English language - to «milify»... to «vilify» without reason.

A quisling (/ ˈkwɪzlɪŋ /; Norwegian pronunciation: [² kvisliŋ]-RRB- is a term originating from Norway, which is used in Scandinavian languages and in English for a person who collaborates with an enemy occupying force — or more generally as a synonym for traitor.

However, the study also found that independent of time spent in the U.S., «immigrants who form strong connections to the U.S. through English - language proficiency and citizenship acquisition benefit in terms of reduced smoking.»

I realize that Gavin is writing for fellow climate researchers rather than such as I who only have a medical doctorate, but surely there is some language, Gavin, that could more clearly, in plain English, describe what his objections, in the main, are, to those who raise some doubts as to the long - term climate record and what may have caused previous warmings.

English isn't Kikuchi's first language, so Lynn had to explain a few terms.

Fundamental concepts and terms including definitions and explanations in English, German and Russian language.

The term to «bant» was even introduced into the English language.

I prefer to call him my partner - in - sex but by the rules of the English language and the societal constructs of terms we assign to one another, he is technically and legally my husband.

The Chinese language has various terms equivalent to the English «Overseas Chinese» which refers to Chinese citizens residing in countries other than...

«The term was in common use in the English language well before Opposer began using the term in connection with its services.

The Chinese language has various terms equivalent to the English Overseas Chinese which refers to Chinese citizens residing in countries Thousands in China have been defrauded on dating websites after sending money to robots they believed to be women.

Speaking of U r cute, online dating makes you come to terms with how rare a grasp of the English language is these days, apparently.

The English - language title of a new animated film from Belgium is a play on words that is only accurate in the most literal terms possible.

By 2026 - 27, the long - term goals are 90 percent proficiency in English / language arts and math, and a 90 percent graduation rate.

Murphy is a long - time researcher into English as an additional language (EAL) and on this week's Tes Podagogy podcast she explains why using term brings multiple challenges.

Part of her goal is to help schools move beyond binary categorizations like «ELL» and «English proficient» and to recognize that language diversity brings challenges but also long - term benefits.

The section for students provides English Tests covering beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels; a wide variety of ESL grammar and vocabulary quizzes; language polls; articles about usage, punctuation, and spelling; tips on essay writing; and a reference section that includes links to online dictionaries and resources on grammar terms, irregular verbs, phrasal verbs, and idioms.

Thank you and if you have a question, please email me at: [email protected] Elizabeth Kenny - Foggin M. S., M. A., OG - TT (IMSLEC) Key Terms: Dyslexia; reading fluency; decoding; language arts; English; Turner Syndrome; ESL; ELL; comprehension; vocabulary; tutor; Orton Gillingham instruction; OG tutor; tutor time; special education; learning differences

The long term plans map out where students will develop the skills necessary to access the new specification 9 - 1 GCSE English language and literature papers.

But even if it were true, the recent increase in scores in California are not outcomes of long - term relevance to English - language learners.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — The English - as - a-second-language program here, often hailed as a model alternative to bilingual education, may be less effective in developing the language skills needed for school success, according to a long - term study released this month.

For those interested in the finer points of education policy, I'd also recommend: Alyson Klein on helping long - term English - language learners, Chad Aldeman on the difficulty of «raising the bar» for teacher preparation entry, Mike Petrilli's Education Next piece on a schools agenda for working - class families, Kathleen Porter Magee on a great - news story for Catholic schools, Nat Malkus on the Title I funding fight, and Paul Peterson on the «Bush - Obama» approach to reform.

A large - scale study tracking the progress of more than 270 000 students has concluded that teaching reading through a synthetic phonics programme has long - term benefits for children from poorer backgrounds and those who do not speak English as a first language.

«Think in terms of uncovering the subject — that is, making the ways of using language and the ways of thinking in the subject explicit to your students,» writes Pauline Gibbons, the author of three books in the field of English language education.

By pairing up to write narratives developing experiences, events, or characters, English - language learners can produce better texts in terms of task fulfillment, grammatical accuracy, and complexity.

«It will be used to help us better understand how children with, for example, English as an additional language perform in terms of their broader education, and to assess and monitor the scale and impact immigration may be having on the schools sector.

Specifically, the term had been a vocabulary word in my language arts / English class.

Small - group instruction, offering a chance for deeper discussion and usage of vocabulary, is where educators can also provude support with basic vocabulary words, such as household items and terms for family members — words whose meanings EL students already know in their home language, but which they need to label in English.

Teacher of the Year Aims to Celebrate Teachers, Teaching National Teacher of the Year Kathy Mellor, an English as a second language teacher in Rhode Island, is eager to spend her term celebrating teachers and teaching and encouraging school - community partnerships to improve education.

Other terms commonly found in the literature include language minority students, limited English proficient (LEP), English as a second language (ESL), and culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD).

The term English language learner (ELL), as used here, indicates a person who is in the process of acquiring English and has a first language other than English.

Students whose transition to English is delayed in the interest of learning mathematics, science, and reading and writing in their native language will inevitably have more difficulty learning English, and that difficulty may have long - term consequences.

The What Works Clearinghouse of the U.S. Department of Education explored the question of whether the Reading Recovery short - term tutoring intervention is effective with English - language learners, but it didn't come up with an answer.

When a concept is known or familiar, most English learners (ELs) go through the additional process of comprehending terms and concepts in their native language.

Few literacy researchers have conducted research aimed directly at either state or national English language arts and, as we have noted previously, policy researchers interested in standards often analyze them in terms of larger reforms efforts, without specific regard for subject area.

English learners also need to have more access to bilingual and dual - language immersion programs as research indicates that dual - language immersion is the most effective model to educate students who have limited English skills and close the achievement gaps between English learners and their peers over the long term.