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Entry #13 I’ve learned how important is writing analysis theory. It is not just developing ideas but the aim of writing an essay is reflecting ideas in clear paragraphs. Each paragraph should contain vocabulary related to the topic, that’s why it is important to investigate. I could write my essays using webpages, videos and audios; the last two resources were a new tool for me to improve my writing. However, I find it difficult to follow each step in writing an outstanding paragraph, for example the thesis statement and its argument sentences expressed in an appropriate way. I should practice more writing essays. Entry #14 Each portfolio have provided me with useful ideas for writing and, also I made interesting notes and summaries about different topics which would help me to study. The blog has been a tool that simplifies the material, it is already uploaded and I just have to complete the activity given by the teacher. The activities let me search for extra information in
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1- The inspector needs a flawless American accent. Everyone speak with an accent. In this case, the inspector’s accent is French and it takes him much effort to acquire British pronounciation. The accent describes aspects of pronounciation that identify where people is from. 2- Students dialect? In the video, we can see students using American dialects to talk among them. Grammar and pronounciation differ from the Standard American English, also the words change into informal. Moreover, we find slangs. They are usually spoken among teenagers who share the same group. In most cases, slangs illustrate obscenities and taboo terms. 3- Speak English, please! In this video, the interviewer asks the soldier in a formal way, which let us think that it is a real interview. However, the soldier attitude and vocabulary make the viewer realize that it is an informal interview. This change of styles are known as style-shifting. Also, there is a problem in pronounciation. The soldier
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