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An important feature of technical English is a sequence of modifiers placed in front of the final noun, the head noun. These structures, called (lexicalised) noun phrases or nominal compounds, are very productive and they are mainly used as text…

Newspaper is defined by the dictionary of Turkish Language Institution as “a publication which provides information on subjects such as politics, economy, culture and others, and which is published daily or for certain amount of periods.” However,…

Teaching observation and assessment is sometimes taken for granted. When one randomly looks atEFL methodology syllabi at the tertiary level in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is obvious that mostly there is only one class dedicated to teaching observation…

In the context of English as a global language, and Netspeak as a new electronic medium of communication, the present paper examines the linguistic properties and distinctive features of online communication in postponed time, bearing in mind that…

Myths can play the role of liberator to free individuals from the repression and the feelings of helplessness in the face of strict social rules, customs, and mores. It may not be possible to lead a satisfying life under the overwhelming burden of…

The topic of this work is multilingualism in Prizren region. Prizren is the second largest city in Kosovo and largest cultural centar of Kosovo. The city it self has around 100 000 residents but its surrounding is very large. Ethnical and…

Motivation is probably the most important factor for successful learning of any kind. This paper will attempt to explore the process of motivation for English language learning in secondary school learners considering the variable of age - its…

According to the staff of the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Zenica, second year students are not easily motivated to participate in classroom discussions. Most of the time, students are encouraged to participate,…

With so many various approaches and new methods being constantly developed teachers are faced with a challenging task of choosing a suitable one for their classes. This can often be overwhelming so teachers are tempted to use proven traditional…

Based on the theoretical background from pragmatics and cognitive linguistics, this paper describes the role of conceptual metonymy in the two linguistic branches mentioned. Within the mentioned theoretical frame of the two linguistic disciplines,…