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Don't insist in English-Patricia Ryan
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黃子忻 posted on 2016/06/28Ever wonder what happens to languages as English becomes more dominant globally? This talk dives into the fascinating topic of language loss and its cultural impact, offering a unique perspective from Patricia Ryan. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary while exploring this important issue!
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barrier
US /ˈbæriɚ/
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UK /'bærɪə(r)/
- Noun
- Difficult situation preventing something happening
- Structure or object that stops free movement
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US /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
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UK /ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Words or signs used to communicate messages
- A specific system for communication, such as English or French.
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US /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
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UK /ˈɪŋglɪʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
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US /lɔŋ, lɑŋ/
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UK /lɒŋ/
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
- Adjective
- Large distance from one end to the other
- Having many parts, e.g. a book with many chapters
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