Participation Activity 1Morphosyntax and semantics in the English language
Inés Martín Brito 78767219Q
Introduction
I will explain what linguistics is and show its main braches. This topic is very useful for students and teachers because it helps us understand how language works.
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What scince studies language?
Is called LINGUISTICS
Studies how language works, how we use it and how changes over time
Phonetics and phonology
Morphology
Syntax
Semantics and pragmatics
Phonetics studies the sounds of speech. Phonology studies how sounds work in language. For example, in English the sounds /b/ and /v/ can change the meaning of words.
Semantics studies meaning. Pragmatics studies meaning in context. For example, Can you open the window? is a polite request
Syntax studies how words are organized in a sentence. For example: She reads a book.
Morphology studies the structure of words. For example, the word unhappy has two parts: un- and happy.
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Conclusions
It helps us to understand how sounds, words, sentences and meadnings are connected.
This knowledge is very important for teachers and students. Linguistics plays an important role in education.
We can comunicate better and learn languages more easily.
Linguistics is the science that studies language and how it works.
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Thank You Very Much
Thank you very much for watching this presentation I hope this explanation helped you to understand what linguistics is and it's main branches. This topic is very important for language learning and teaching. At the end of this presentation, I will include the references I used. Thank you for yor time and attention.
References
Bibliography
- Bauer, L., Lieber, R., & Plag, I. (2013). The Oxford reference guide to English morphology. Oxford University Press.
- Radford, A. (2004). English syntax: An introduction. Cambridge University Press.
- Stekauer. P. (2025). Essentials of English Linguistics (2ª ed.)[e-book]
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Participation Activity 1Morphosyntax and semantics in the English language
Inés Martín Brito 78767219Q
Introduction
I will explain what linguistics is and show its main braches. This topic is very useful for students and teachers because it helps us understand how language works.
+ INFO
What scince studies language?
Is called LINGUISTICS
Studies how language works, how we use it and how changes over time
Phonetics and phonology
Morphology
Syntax
Semantics and pragmatics
Phonetics studies the sounds of speech. Phonology studies how sounds work in language. For example, in English the sounds /b/ and /v/ can change the meaning of words.
Semantics studies meaning. Pragmatics studies meaning in context. For example, Can you open the window? is a polite request
Syntax studies how words are organized in a sentence. For example: She reads a book.
Morphology studies the structure of words. For example, the word unhappy has two parts: un- and happy.
+ INFO
+ INFO
+ INFO
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Conclusions
It helps us to understand how sounds, words, sentences and meadnings are connected.
This knowledge is very important for teachers and students. Linguistics plays an important role in education.
We can comunicate better and learn languages more easily.
Linguistics is the science that studies language and how it works.
+ INFO
+ INFO
+ INFO
+ INFO
Thank You Very Much
Thank you very much for watching this presentation I hope this explanation helped you to understand what linguistics is and it's main branches. This topic is very important for language learning and teaching. At the end of this presentation, I will include the references I used. Thank you for yor time and attention.
References
Bibliography
Visual content is a cross-cutting, universal language, like music. We are able to understand images from millions of years ago, even from other cultures.
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You can add additional content that excites your audience's brain: videos, images, links, interactivity... Whatever you want!
Did you know that Genially allows you to share your creation directly, without the need for downloads? Ready for your audience to view it on any device and promote it anywhere.
Did you know that Genially allows you to share your creation directly, without the need for downloads? Ready for your audience to view it on any device and share it anywhere.
Did you know that Genially allows you to share your creation directly, without the need for downloads? Ready for your audience to view it on any device and share it anywhere.
The window allows you to add more extensive content. You can enrich your genially by incorporating PDFs, videos, text… The content of the window will appear when you click on the interactive element.
The window allows you to add broader content. You can enrich your genially by incorporating PDFs, videos, text… The content of the window will appear when clicking on the interactive element.
The window allows you to add broader content. You can enrich your genially by incorporating PDFs, videos, text… The content of the window will appear when you click on the interactive element.
The window allows you to add broader content. You can enrich your genially by incorporating PDFs, videos, text… The content of the window will appear when you click on the interactive element.