Essay about Los Cambios Constantes del Idioma Español

As Zentella has studied within these three families, she finds an assortment of variation, even in individuals that come from the same family. The author argues that children coming from similar backstories range differently in their expertise in the language of their immigrated parents and the standard language of their residency. She concludes that because each family’s outlook on learning a second language and each individual’s preference challenges one another, one’s ability to learn a second language varies as well; there is no solid explanation as to why some people from the same background are more advanced in Spanish rather than English, and vice versa. Most people would not have taken into account of all the different contributions that this author describes, including gender, social preference, location, and personal beliefs. The common person would assume that acquiring a second language is possible for these families because they are surrounded by it, and that they would be able to maintain both their primary and secondary language. However, the author does analyze the contrasting opinion through observing the differences found in her study. She finds that the development of each person greatly varies to where each has different learning abilities and preferences. Where they live, whom they are in contact with, gender, and even their own personal behavior affects their unique growth. Since all have varying opinions, their decisions and values are placed accordingly to their own desire; in conclusion, these are all major factors in how people’s language skills

Spanish speakers lead in a particular way toward formality in their act to one another; for instance, a firm handshake is a usual practice between people as greeting and for leave taking. In addition, hugging and a light kissing on the cheek are also common types of greeting between men and women who are close. They tend to use titles before people names as sign of respect. Their conversations between Spanish speakers are commonly loud, fast, adorned with gesture, and body language to better convey their points. Moreover, they know that people create one another when they meet and their Latin American music you will hear the litany of bloodlines, the African drum, and German accordion.

The English language is universal. It has very set rules, forms and functions. The Chicano language at best represents a personal story, a private communication that is not understandable or even acceptable by non-chicanos.

But, we may all speak spanish but people are unique because we or our parents come from different countries. For example, when the essay states, “ I stand before you as Impure American an Ambiguous American”

America is a very diverse country shared with many cultures which is a beautiful thing and important to support everyone’s differences. This article, “How to Tame a Wild Tongue” focuses on the language and culture of “Mexican” people in different stages. The article discusses education, different

Also, children are afraid of the loss of privileges if they do not use the right “language” while around their parents. They develop different languages, and learn when and how to use them very well in order to make sure that they are always at an advantage. Anzaldua agrees, as she had about three different forms of Spanish that she would use while around her friends and family, compared to the other types of Spanish or English she would use while out in the real world (530). Gloria Anzaldua learned different types of Spanish, which she would use to speak to different people in her family. Some of these forms of Spanish were slang, and others were more formal and accepted types of Spanish. In order to avoid trouble, kids develop different ways to talk at home and use them to their advantage.

The rhetorical situation of Gloria Anzaldua’s, “How to Tame a Wild Tongue” from her book Borderlands/La Frontera, is the most important piece to her argument. A writer’s rhetorical situation is the use of the elements of the rhetor, audience, text, medium, context and exigence. Through the correct use of these pieces, a writer is able to greatly strengthen their argument and persuasive abilities. In her passage, Gloria Anzaldua is speaking to the unfair and unjust treatment of Spanish speaking children growing up in the United States educational system. These are not just kids who have moved here from a Spanish speaking country, but even those born in the United States that grew up speaking Spanish because of their family’s culture. Through her writing she wants to bring this into light to induce change and help children of the future be able to learn in an environment where they are also able to comfortable speak their own language. She is not looking for them to be able to speak their own language in an American school just because she wants to be difficult. In her eyes, your language is part of your identity of self. And without your language, you are also losing part of yourself. Again, she expresses and increases the persuasiveness of these ideas through the use of her rhetorical situation, which includes the rhetor, audience, text, medium, context and exigence.

Chicano Spanish differs much from Standard Spanish as it is a combination of both Spanish and English. The language usses additional syllables, anglicisms, different pronunciations, and omits many Spanish terms. For its differences the language viewed as lesser than. “It is illegitimate, a bastard language”(Anzaldua 81). As a result of the judgment placed on her language, Anzaldua was made to believe that the Spanish she spoke was “poor” Spanish. “In childhood we are told that our language is wrong. Repeated attacks on our tongue diminish our sense of self” (Anzaldua 81). The belittlement of her tongue affected her emotionally and knocked down her self-confidence. She as well explains the negative relationship between Latinas and Chicanas due to the harsh view of Chicano Spanish. “If a person, Chicana or Latina, has a low estimation of my native tongue, she also has a low estimation of me“(Anzaldua 82). In an attempt to avoid judgement, English is spoken instead. Linguistic terrorism and diminishment of a language psychologically and emotionally effects the people whom the language belongs to. They feel unable to carry a sense of self and know shame rather than pride. “….I am my language. Until I can take pride in my language, I cannot take pride in myself” (Anzaldua 82).

In his essay "Bilingual education outdated and unrealistic" Richard Rodriguez, one uses many rhetorical strategies. Rodriguez uses ethos in order to make you decide if it is right or not. He uses appeals to the audience’s emotions and finally gives his personal testimony in the examples. Rodriguez does not use personal examples, but when he does he uses a lot of imagery and emotion to create an example that is perfected. His position is based on the two sides of his childhood: his public language and his private language. Overall, His public language of a very rough English was used in the classroom at school and when he was on the streets of town. One’s private language of Spanish was used at home and bringing him a sense of safety when using it.

In addition, learning Spanish will break the language barrier between myself and all the Spanish-speakers of the world, which I find remarkable. I cannot imagine a more efficient method to achieve bilingualism than complete submersion in Spanish language and culture. For this reason, I have decided to study abroad in Costa Rica for six weeks in the summer of 2016. Over these six weeks, I will take two Spanish courses at the Latin University of Costa Rica, and live with a host family in which I will communicate with only through Spanish. I am certain that I will return from this voyage with more confidence in my Spanish-speaking capabilities, greater knowledge of the language, a heightened passion and appreciation for Costa Rican culture, experiences that will be applicable throughout my life and future career, and memories that I will cherish forever. Moreover, I anticipate that by studying Spanish and studying abroad, I will acquire valuable communication skills in both Spanish and English, become more competitive with my peers, and diversify and enhance the overall knowledge that I will acquire from Oklahoma State

At school, a Spanish word would suddenly slide into my English like someone butting into line. . . . I would bow my head humiliated by the smiles and snickers of the American children around me. I grew insecure about Spanish. My native tongue was not quite as good as English, as if words like columpio were illegal immigrants trying to cross a border into another language. But Teacher's discerning grammar-and-vocabulary ears could tell and send them back. (24)

According to his work, “English is the fastest-spreading language in human history and is used by an estimated 1.27 billion people globally” (Neeley, 2012). The English language is already the most popular language in the world, accompanied by each person’s native language. Also, compared to other languages English is relatively easy to learn (McWhorter, 2015). This does not mean that the meshing of new versions of English are always pristine. Ana Lucia Gonzalez, reporter for BBC, wrote the article, “Life in Spanglish for California’s Young Latinos” to address this issue of blending language.

Language and culture coincide and go in harmony with each other. “Our culture is what shapes our language and our language is much more than just a tool; it is a rink to our surroundings that determines how we are perceived and understood. ”(Tuncer 1) Spanish is such an fundamental

Firstly, Díaz’s mixing of Spanish and English connects the characters to the setting of the novel and also enhances the realism of the work. Clearly, the Dominican culture is paramount throughout the novel, and Díaz is able to portray this with his use of Spanish terms. Additionally, this language helps in setting the tone of the novel as it makes the reading very believable and realistic. In the

The style and diction assist in describing the uncertainty of the English language, and make it evident that Rodriguez has a certain disdain for the language. The English language is described as calm and easy when he hears native speakers. In contrast, English is viewed as forced when the language is spoken poorly. However, Spanish is never described as forced, but rather as soothing and accepting. The characterization of Spanish as confident sets the tone of the paragraph as comforting. Rodriguez’s attitude towards the languages differs just as his characterization