PERSONAL RESEARCH ESSAY
In partial fulfillment in English for Education B at the Cornerstone Institute
PGCE IP
By
Talym Schmidt
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13 September 2023
Table of Contents
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, Introduction
1.1. The Multifaceted Nature of Everyday English
Diverse Expressions in Everyday English
2.1. Idiomatic Expressions: Windows into Cultural Values
2.2. Slang: The Linguistic Playground of Contemporary Culture
2.3. Individual Word Choices: Reflections of Life Experiences
2.4. Pronunciation: The Auditory Diversity of English
2.5. Borrowing from Other Languages: Enriching the Linguistic Landscape
The Interviewees
3.1. Mark - A Bilingual Speaker
3.1.1. Navigating Between English and Mandarin
3.1.2. Linguistic Adaptability and Pronunciation
3.2. Sarah - A Teenager
Conclusion
4.1. The Dynamic Nature of Everyday English
4.2. Appreciating the Linguistic Mosaic
Interview Addendum
5.1. Interview with Mark
5.2. Interview with Sarah
5.3. Interview with Mr. Johnson
Reference List
Honour Pledge
Title: Exploring the Mosaic of Everyday English: A Personal Journey
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