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Passages for Language Learners

This is a list of passages written with language learners in mind. Most of them will be for English language learners (ELLs), but usually the same principles apply to learners of other languages.

These passages or articles are geared toward not only the language-learning experience but also socio-cultural aspects of language learning, linguistics, and other language-related topics.

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The articles appear below in descending chronological order.

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Language Bias and Discrimination

(Basic Reading Level) Language biases exist against people with certain speech characteristics. Such biases can have serious consequences.

Read:Basic Level

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Language Bias and Discrimination

(Intermediate/Advanced Reading Level) Language biases exist against people with certain speech characteristics, which can have serious consequences.

Read: Intermediate/Adv.

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Level of Formality in American Language and Culture

(Basic Reading Level) What level of formality is appropriate in the US? How do you know? How can you avoid social blunders?

Read: Basic Level

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Level of Formality in American Language and Culture

(Intermediate/Advanced Reading Level) What level of formality is appropriate in the US so you can avoid social blunders?

Read: Intermediate/Adv.

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What is Grammar (for a linguist)?

(Intermediate/Adv. Reading Level) Grammar means something different for linguists and the layperson.

Read: Intermediate/Adv.

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Accents and Idiolects

Franco explains what accents and idiolects are and draws on his own experiences to discuss their sociolinguistic nature.

Read: Intermediate/Adv.

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5 Steps to Break through the Socio-Cultural Bubble

Franco discusses 5 steps for language learners to “break through the bubble” and increase their chances of learning a local language.

Read:  Advanced 

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5 Steps to Break through the Socio-Cultural Bubble

Franco discusses 5 steps for language learners to “break through the bubble” and increase their chances of learning a local language.

Read: Intermediate

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Learning English in the United States and the Socio‑Cultural Bubble (A Case Study)

(Intermediate Reading Level) Learn how language learners can sometimes isolate themselves from the speakers and culture.

Read: Intermediate

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Learning English in the United States and the Socio‑Cultural Bubble (A Case Study)

(Advanced Reading Level) Learn how language learners can sometimes isolate themselves from the speakers and culture.

Read:  Advanced 

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