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Misconceptions about Linguistics
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Sh, Gang (Aaron) posted on 2016/07/13Ever wondered what a linguist *actually* does? This video dives into the fascinating world of linguistics, debunking common myths and showing you what it's really about. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper cultural understanding of language!
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work
US /wɚk/
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UK /wɜ:k/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- Everything created by an author, artist, musician
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To bring into a specific state of success
- To be functioning properly, e.g. a car
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US /fil/
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UK /fi:l/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- To sense through direct contact; touch
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US /kəˈrɪr/
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UK /kə'rɪə(r)/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Particular occupation in professional life
- The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move forward very fast and without control
- To advance or make progress rapidly
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US /fild/
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UK /fi:ld/
- Noun
- Area of study, such as physics or biology
- Piece of land used to grow crops/raise animals
- Transitive Verb
- To respond to something or answer a question
- To catch or stop a ball during a game
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