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UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATOFACUKTAD DE CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y DE LA EDUCACIÓN
CARRERA DE IDIOMAS
THE HISTORY OF LANGUAGE
1. Hypothesis (noun).- A possible explanation for a particular situation or condition, but which has not yet been proved to be correct.
Example.- This is the first study that contradicts Darwin's invasive species hypothesis using animals.
2. Institution (noun).- A large important organization such as a university, church or bank.
Example.- Some institutions have been created in Ecuador to develop Education.
3. Heritage (noun).- Something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion.
Example.- A good example of heritage is Quito. This city is well-known around the world too.
4. Bilingualism (noun).- Ability to speak two languages equally well.
Example.- In Salasaca exists bilingualism because people there speak two languages.
5. Descent (noun).- To talk about a person’s family background, for example their nationality.
Example.- All the contributors were of African descent.
6. Crucible (noun).- A pot in which metals or other substances can be melted or heated up to very high temperatures.
Example.- You have to get some crucibles to destroy these irons.
7. Incidentally (adv.).- Introduce a point which is not directly relevant to what you are saying.
Example.- I didn’t ask you to come. Incidentally, why have you come?
8. Reunification (noun).- The process of unifying or uniting; union.
Example.- The reunification of East and West of Russia was many years ago.
9. May 5 (phrase).- The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862.
Example.- I will go on May 5 to Mexico to celebrate its independence.
10. Cultural pluralism (phrase).- A condition in which minority groups participate fully in the dominant society, yet maintain their cultural differences.
Example.- Otavalo is a meaningful city of Cultural Pluralism.