http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/04/syrian-refugee-crisis-why-has-it-become-so-bad
http://sunnewsonline.com/new/uk-to-accept-20000-refugees-from-syria-by-2020/
Both of these articles about the refugee crisis emphasis how important help and aid are needed in Syria.The guardian have included how rich countries have been helping Syria and its people " rich countries have given to UNHCR to deal with the problem – leaving a gap of almost 40% between what it needs and what has been donated."This suggests that countries that can afford to help have been and therefore shows sympathy and love between countries-when it comes down to the people within the countires,everyone is willing to help.Because they have left "a gap of almost 40%" implies that they have given all that they can.On the other hand it could be down the "UN bodies working with millions of refugees in Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon are complaining that they are running out of money".Because they are "complaining" gives the impression that they arent grateful for the money that has been given;making the rich countires who have donated being left feeling annoyed and frustrated as they have helped out of choice.
The second Article has also spoken about the help and aid given to Syrians but unlike The guardian which have spoken about the help given from rich countires, The Sun have only just spoken about what the UK have gave "The UK will accept up to 20,000 refugees from Syria over the next five years, David Cameron has told MPs".As this is the first sentence in the whole article,it expresses how important The Sun sees it as being and that people of Britain need to see how considerate David Cameron is being (which gives the impression that he may well be trying to win support as it makes him seem more kindearted).The word "accept" suggests that the UK dont really want the Syrian refugees in its however out of kindness are giving them concent.
Both of these articles also talk about how the help towards Syrians will be in years to come and after they have made to move into there countries.The first article talks about what Turkey have done with taking in refugees." Turkey is not a country for people to stay in for the long term... taking in about 2 million Syrian refugees. But Syrians do not have the right to work there legally"Although Turkey dont want to make them citizens of there country and stay there perminently they have still taken in a stagering "2 million Syrian refugees".
This is different to the Uk which have said that the refugees "can stay for five years, have the right to work and access public funds. After five years they can apply to settle in the UK." This suggests that when it comes to stability within its own conutry,the Uk is all for and and feel more comfortable when it comes to helping within its own country.Unlike Turkey which have stated that refugees cant "work there legally"Britain are allowing refugees start a new life in the Uk which will make Syrains feel more welcomed.However by using the statement "have the right to" gives the impression that they are under strict rules and what the government tell them to do, they have to obey.This is different to the first article from The Guardian as Turkey are making the refugees not feel as welcome and want them out of there hair as soon as they can.
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
Tuesday, 22 September 2015
Article- How young people are changing the English language
language evolution or just laziness?
Many young people in our day in age are using 'text talk' away from the comfort of their phones. Bae, Fleek and lol are some of the many phrases that make up the 'banter' between young people.You could create a whole new dictionary dedicated to this way of speaking.Complimenting people with the words beautiful,gorgeous and amazing have been taken over by the now new common phrases such as on point (meaning that they are the best) and fresh (meaning new and in the fashion).Is this new way of speaking classed as normal?
10% out of 2,000 parents surveyed know what bae (before anyone else) mean, compared to the estimated 80% of young people.This is my eyes, shows how separated the generations have become and how the new language that has been created through our screens,have leaped out and changed the world.But is this ruining standard English? A study has been done by John Sutherland, professor of English from University college London who has found that many parents are baffled by the way their children speak.Is it something to be ashamed of?This language evolution is powerful...so powerful in fact, that young people from all over the world are speaking in this form.But is this evolution or just laziness?
These shortened down bits of language are purely there to make sending messages to another quicker and easier...but is it? Not everyone understands the term cbb (cant be bothered) or m8 (mate) so as this way of speaking is altering the way that children communicate away from the screen,The Queens English is going to be extinct in years to come as young people grow up!Is the next Prime minister going to be calling all his Mp's Bae? It sounds unprofessional,informal and un-classy! Its seen as unnatural for young people to not understand these terms within the younger generation.Feels unnatural to the younger generation to use words such as are and okay correctly.As research has proven that 'Two-in-three teachers reported that they regularly find text-speak in pupil's homework.Over three-quarters of parents say they have to clarify the cryptic text-speak in their children's texts and emails'.Young people are finding it hard work to text,write and now speak using standard English with some even finding 'text talk' an effort.Communicating via emoji's is a big trend also, with people expression how they feel with a sad or happy face, or even creating a whole sentence out the 722 emoji's available.Posting it on Instagram,Snap chat and Twitter people know what they're talking about.
What does the future hold when it comes to language? Is the English language going to be no more? is it evolution or just laziness?
... you decide.
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/may/01/icymi-english-language-is-changing-faster-than-ever-says-expert
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/may/01/icymi-english-language-is-changing-faster-than-ever-says-expert
I think that within my article I have include a lot of examples and reasons as to why "text talk" is being used more
In our society however it could be improved by including
What over people may say and quotes from young people themselves.
Thursday, 17 September 2015
Taglines and there patterns
Many companies and business such as L'Oreal use words such as 'you' and 'your' within their slogans and catchphrases. L'Oreal use the catchphrase 'Come on girls lets say it...because your worth it' this makes the audience feel special and that they are addressing it to only you ,as they profess that they know you individually.This also implies that they are acknowledging the fact that you 'deserve it' which could make the target audience (in this case girls) connect to the brand and think to themselves "i deserve a product from L'Oreal". By them saying the word 'lets' implies that they are a team and see themselves as equal to there audience which could invite girls in as you feel welcomed.Other companies which have used pronouns within their slogan are: Burger king 'have it your way' which implies that whatever you want, they will have and therefore cater, which suggests that they are speaking to all who enjoy 'good' tasting burgers, Smoking with 'filter your life' which is like a demand and an instruction into smoking.These two slogans come across as negative due to smoking and fast food being bad for you which implies that deep down the companies don't actually care about you and your health, but are more interested into making money.
Other companies and brands such as the chocolate bar penguin use sound to grab your attention and make their slogan stand out and stay memorable. 'p-p-p-pick up a penguin' uses the repeated sound of the 'p' which may draw the younger audience in due to it being more fun to say.On the other hand, people who have a stutter may find this offensive as they are using their "speech disability" as a way to draw in costumers.Cornflakes have used 'they're Grrreat' as there slogan which emphasis's the fact that it is great and so you should have them.This pattern of using sound is more common when food is being advertised, and this could be because there are many different types of the same food such as chocolate bars,cereals etc... and so they want people to remember their brand and by doing so,try and make the slogan unique.
As well has Smoking using an instruction within their slogan,Nike have also done this 'Just do it'. This suggests that even if you are unsure into whether or not to buy a Nike item,
you should...Just do it!
This tagline is so powerful that it is seen as "one of the top two taglines of the 20th century with it being both "universal and intensely personal". I think this is the case as you can relate to it in many different situations such as whether or not to apply for a job...Just do it, or to travel to America...Just do it.Because Nike could have inspired you in this way, you will feel like giving something back and so buy a Nike product.
Coke have also used an instruction within their tagline 'share a coke with...' because they include a name on their coke bottles also makes it very personal and as though that drink was made for you.This also has side effects such as: if your name wasn't on a coke bottle, you may feel secluded and unworthy of a coke as you feel as though it wasn't made for you and you aren't the target audience.This could lead to coke loosing costumers and in the future, becoming less popular.
There are many different patterns used within taglines,slogans and catchphrases and this could be down to these methods working and appealing to that certain audience.
Other companies and brands such as the chocolate bar penguin use sound to grab your attention and make their slogan stand out and stay memorable. 'p-p-p-pick up a penguin' uses the repeated sound of the 'p' which may draw the younger audience in due to it being more fun to say.On the other hand, people who have a stutter may find this offensive as they are using their "speech disability" as a way to draw in costumers.Cornflakes have used 'they're Grrreat' as there slogan which emphasis's the fact that it is great and so you should have them.This pattern of using sound is more common when food is being advertised, and this could be because there are many different types of the same food such as chocolate bars,cereals etc... and so they want people to remember their brand and by doing so,try and make the slogan unique.
As well has Smoking using an instruction within their slogan,Nike have also done this 'Just do it'. This suggests that even if you are unsure into whether or not to buy a Nike item,
you should...Just do it!
This tagline is so powerful that it is seen as "one of the top two taglines of the 20th century with it being both "universal and intensely personal". I think this is the case as you can relate to it in many different situations such as whether or not to apply for a job...Just do it, or to travel to America...Just do it.Because Nike could have inspired you in this way, you will feel like giving something back and so buy a Nike product.
Coke have also used an instruction within their tagline 'share a coke with...' because they include a name on their coke bottles also makes it very personal and as though that drink was made for you.This also has side effects such as: if your name wasn't on a coke bottle, you may feel secluded and unworthy of a coke as you feel as though it wasn't made for you and you aren't the target audience.This could lead to coke loosing costumers and in the future, becoming less popular.
There are many different patterns used within taglines,slogans and catchphrases and this could be down to these methods working and appealing to that certain audience.
Wednesday, 16 September 2015
Diversity- accents?
Is it okay to judge people on the accent they have? Is it okay to pre-judge their intelligence by the way they speak ?
Beryl Bainbridge thinks so.She quotes she wants all regional accents to be "wiped out"and recommends children to take elocution lessons.Especially those with a Liverpool twang which she "hates".Research has also shown that people with a Liverpool or Birmingham accent are less appealing to employers.This doesn't surprise me as although i find it wrong and selfish, people from these backgrounds have very strong accents and this could be the reason in to why employers see it as "less acceptable" as people may find it hard to understand them.But cant people just except that people do speak with different accents?
Sunday, 6 September 2015
English language L1
In English language we were discussing why some people hate certain words and also why some people like certain words.I found that most of the words people dislike are words that have had there meanings changed.For example, the word "literally" wasn't used for the literal manner or sense,but was being used for when people were describing something that has happened.I also found that these words were used frequently by people ,which could suggest that although they use these words themselves,they don't agree with how it changes the English language and makes words become "slang".This could also suggest that people are embarrassed with using these words and therefore dislike them.
I also found that people chose whether or not they liked the word by their sound or meaning.Such as, the word "honey" was liked because the food itself was enjoyed (the meaning) but the word "sprout" wasn't liked due to the person disliking the taste of sprouts.This was a common pattern within the food groups.Words such as 'peng' however were disliked because of there sound and this made people cringe within themselves when they heard the word.This is different to the word 'lush' that was liked by the way it sounds.This is unusual as both words 'peng' and 'lush' are both used to describe something that is liked and just by what word is used, determines the way you look at it.
I also found that people chose whether or not they liked the word by their sound or meaning.Such as, the word "honey" was liked because the food itself was enjoyed (the meaning) but the word "sprout" wasn't liked due to the person disliking the taste of sprouts.This was a common pattern within the food groups.Words such as 'peng' however were disliked because of there sound and this made people cringe within themselves when they heard the word.This is different to the word 'lush' that was liked by the way it sounds.This is unusual as both words 'peng' and 'lush' are both used to describe something that is liked and just by what word is used, determines the way you look at it.
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