Language and creativity
This free course is an introduction to the relationship between language and creativity, to the roles that linguistic creativity plays in culture and society, and to the different approaches to its study. First published on Mon, 19 Mar 2018 as Language and creativity. To find out more vi
Learning a second language
In this free course, Learning a second language, we will consider how students learn how to make meaning through learning additional languages which could be second, third or even fourth languages. This course is likely to appeal to teachers; that is, educators of any type.
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Cultures
In this free course, Cultures, you will address the question of traditional music and music from the francophone world, and you will examine the place they occupy in the world of artistic creation. The course is divided into three sections: 'Is traditional music, current music?', 'The musical heritage of Normandy' and 'Music of the francophone world'. First published on Tue, 07 May 2019 as <
Introduction In this course you will learn about the history of Spain and the important place of Arab and Jewish cultures in that history. We will revisit some key dates and we will see what life was like in the cities of Segovia and Córdoba where Muslim, Jewish and Christian cultures coexisted for some time. In order to develop these topics, you will learn and practise the presente histórico, preterite and imperfect tenses and the use of time expressions to link various chronological even
Beginners’ Italian: food and drink
This free course, Beginners' Italian: food and drink, focuses on buying drinks and snacks in an Italian café, as well as on greeting and introducing yourself in Italian. It does not require any previous knowledge of Italian.
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Introduction When a company moves to a new site it is known as ‘relocation’. This is a big decision, involving everyone connected with the company – staff, customers, suppliers and shareholders. It also affects the families, friends and communities of the people involved with the company. This unit uses case studies of different companies to show the steps involved in relocation. Advanced French: At the science museum in Paris Keep on learning   There are more than 800 courses on OpenLearn for you to A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis Business English: Making decisions Everyday English 2 Acknowledgements This free course includes adapted extracts from an Open University course which is no longer available to new students. If you found this interesting you could explore more free Language courses or view the range of currently available OU Languages courses. Except for third party materials and otherwise stated (see terms and conditions), this content is made available un Conclusion Once we start to look at naturally occurring language we see that there is systematic variation in the choices people make. These choices relate to both the meaning and the context of the communication. Specifically we have looked at differences in mode between grammar in speech, especially conversation, and in writing. You may already be familiar with the idea of variation within a language. For example, there are different varieties of English used in different parts of the world. Ind 2.3 Using grammatical description in context Malinowski's anthropological work illustrates a more dynamic approach to the study of language which is still influential today, particularly in functional approaches to grammar. Many linguists are exploring ways of grounding their description of language in the cultural, geographical, social and economic conditions stressed by Malinowski. These factors are seen as influencing how language is used in context; that is, how variations in what we are doing, who we are communicating with, Learning outcomes After studying this course, you should be able to: Understand the differences between spoken and written English Understand the factors that influence use of grammar and vocabulary in speech and writing Understand the different ways in which grammar has been described. Acknowledgements This course was written by Raquel Mardomingo. This free course is adapted from a former Open University course Vieto en popa: upper intermediate Spanish (L204). Except for third party materials and otherwise stated (see terms and conditions ), this content is made available under a Author(s): Keep on learning There are more than 800 courses on OpenLearn for you to choose Introducción In this session you are going to find some famous public places by following simple instructions. Key learning points Prepositional phrases Prepositions of place Reviewing the verb estar to indicate location 2.2 Actividad In this activity you are going to listen to two people being interviewed about monuments and sights in their country. You will also learn how to say where things are. 1 Listen and choose the correct op Introducción In this session you are going to learn how to ask about different places of interest in Spain, Chile and Uruguay: what they are, where they are and what they look like. Key learning points Asking and answering where a monument or a building is Describing a building Using estar to indicate location
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Using the topic of science and technology in France, this free course, Advanced French: At the science museum in Paris, will show you how to structure arguments, write a summary, use the subjunctive, report numbers and express wishes in French. First published on Fri, 17 May 2019 as Author(s):
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This free course, A brief
history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis, is an introduction to the history
of writing, and the key role it plays in human communication. It tracks this
history from the invention of writing around 5500 years ago to the mass
popularity of emojis today.
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Do you want to relocate to the UK? This free course, Business English: Making decisions, will help you with the language difficulties that can arise while providing assistance with the practicalities of the decision-making processes involved and the consultation that is necessary to ensure employees are kept informed.
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This free course, Everyday English 2, will inspire you to improve your current English skills and help you to communicate more effectively in everyday work and life.
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