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【TEDx】Grammar, Identity, and the Dark Side of the Subjunctive: Phuc Tran at TEDxDirigo
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阿多賓 posted on 2014/05/31Ever wondered about the subjunctive mood and its connection to identity? This fascinating TED Talk dives into grammar, language, and personal stories, even bringing in Star Wars for some epic examples! You'll explore alternate realities through language and pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way.
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US /wɜrld /
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UK /wɜ:ld/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- Political division due to some kind of similarity
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US /ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Words or signs used to communicate messages
- A specific system for communication, such as English or French.
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US /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
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UK /ˈɪŋglɪʃ/
- Uncountable Noun
- Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- Proper Noun
- Person's name
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US /ˈkʌntri/
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- An area of land that is controlled by a government
- Open land that is away from towns and cities
- Adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the countryside.
- Representing one's nation in sports or other competitions.
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