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英語中要段露具和班入观機间式?
英語中要段露具和班入观機间式?
中要英語中同段具和班入观機间式?
中要英語中同段具和班入观機间式?
英語中要同段具和班入观機间式?
英語中要同段具和班入观機间式?
中要英語同段具和班入观機间式?
中要英語同段具和班入观機间式?
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英語中同段具和班入观機间式?
英語中同段具和班入观機间式?
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英語起源於哪個世紀?
英語起源於哪個世紀?
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中英語時期何時開始?
中英語時期何時開始?
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英語的字母系統是什麼?
英語的字母系統是什麼?
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英語的音系特點是什麼?
英語的音系特點是什麼?
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英語的詞彙特點是什麼?
英語的詞彙特點是什麼?
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英語的方言特點是什麼?
英語的方言特點是什麼?
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Study Notes
History of English
- English is a West Germanic language that originated from Anglo-Frisian dialects brought to Britain by Germanic invaders in the 5th and 6th centuries.
- Old English (c. 450-1100) was the earliest form of the English language, characterized by inflectional grammar and a vocabulary influenced by Latin and Germanic languages.
- Middle English (c. 1100-1500) emerged after the Norman Conquest of 1066, introducing French loanwords and simplifying grammar.
- Early Modern English (c. 1500-1800) saw the emergence of Modern English, with the Renaissance, the King James Bible, and the introduction of many Latin and Greek loanwords.
- Late Modern English (c. 1800-present) has been shaped by globalization, technology, and cultural exchange.
Key Features of English
- Alphabetic script: English uses the Latin alphabet, with 26 letters and various diacritical marks.
- Phonology: English has a distinctive sound system, with 44 phonemes (distinct sounds) and a variety of vowel and consonant combinations.
- Grammar: English is an analytic language, with a relatively simple grammar system and a focus on word order.
- Vocabulary: English has a vast vocabulary, with many loanwords from other languages, including Latin, Greek, French, and numerous other languages.
- Dialects: English has many regional and social dialects, including Received Pronunciation (RP), General American, and various regional accents.
English Language Varieties
- British English: spoken in the UK, with distinct regional accents and dialects.
- American English: spoken in the US, with its own unique vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
- Australian English: spoken in Australia, with a distinct accent and vocabulary influenced by British and indigenous languages.
- Other varieties: English is also spoken in Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and many other countries, with distinct regional flavors and dialects.
English Language Skills
- Reading: understanding written texts, including fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Writing: producing written texts, including handwriting, spelling, and composition.
- Listening: understanding spoken language, including phonology, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- Speaking: producing spoken language, including pronunciation, vocabulary, and fluency.
英语的历史
- 英语是西日耳曼语族,来自于5世纪和6世纪德国入侵者带到英国的英菲利亚方言。
- 早期英语(约450-1100)是英语的最早形式,具有inflectional语法和拉丁语、德语等语言影响的词汇。
- 中英语(约1100-1500)是在诺曼征服1066年后出现的,引入了法语loanwords和简化语法。
- 早期现代英语(约1500-1800)见证了现代英语的出现,文艺复兴、詹姆斯国王圣经和许多拉丁语、希腊语loanwords的引入。
- 晚期现代英语(约1800-现在)受到全球化、技术和文化交流的影响。
英语的关键特征
- 字母系统:英语使用拉丁字母,具有26个字母和各种附加符号。
- 音系:英语具有独特的音系,包括44个音素和各种元音和辅音组合。
- 语法:英语是分析语言,具有相对简单的语法系统和强调词序的特点。
- 词汇:英语具有庞大的词汇,来自许多其他语言,包括拉丁语、希腊语、法语和许多其他语言。
- 方言:英语具有许多 реги方言和社交方言,包括接受发音(RP)、一般美国英语和各种区域口音。
英语语言变体
- 英国英语:在英国讲,具有地区口音和方言特点。
- 美国英语:在美国讲,具有独特的词汇、发音和语法特点。
- 澳大利亚英语:在澳大利亚讲,具有独特的口音和词汇特点,受到英国和土著语言的影响。
- 其他变体:英语也在加拿大、新西兰、南非和许多其他国家讲,具有地区特色和方言特点。
英语语言技能
- 读:理解书面文本,包括流畅度、词汇和理解力。
- 写:生产书面文本,包括手写、拼写和组成。
- 听:理解口语,包括音系、词汇和理解力。
- 说:生产口语,包括发音、词汇和流畅度。
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了解英文语言的发展历程,从古英语到现代英语,经历了多少变化?