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.