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What is morphology?

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Is English the easiest language?

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All languages have a complex grammar  David Crystal

Why are Academy Awards called Oscars?

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The initial design for the art-deco influenced statuette came from a founding Academy member,  the Irish art director,  Cedric Gibbon .    In 1928  Gibbon  created the initial design for the 33 cm high gold-plated statuette. 

What is Globish?

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Globish  in British ( Ɡləʊbɪʃ     ) noun a  simplified   version  of English used by  non-native   speakers , consisting of the most  common  words and phrases only Collins English Dictionary Globish is a term invented by a French business man, Jean-Paul Nerriere. It describes the an adapted form of English used in communication between non-native speakers.

How many French words in English?

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  French and English are fundamentally different languages in term of grammar, structure and syntax. Despite this incompatibility, all English speakers understand a substantial percentage of French loanwords . 

Where does the word tycoon come from?

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The word tycoon is derived from the Japanese word taikun (大君?).