Comments by 2019 Amani Jammoul Most recent public comments by 2019 Amani Jammoul https://nowcomment.com/users/46310 It is not scientific, but it is written by someone who has had that experience https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324498 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324498 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:08:04 -0400 This is an encouraging article that talks about why and how it gets easier each time you learn a language https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324497 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324497 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:07:38 -0400 Gives the reader hope that anyone can learn foreign languages, it is not a "gift", it just takes hard work https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324496 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324496 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:06:31 -0400 Connects this topic to a broader one https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324495 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324495 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:05:37 -0400 The author gives real live examples of bloggers who talk about different methods of learning. Proof that each person has their own way that works for them https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324494 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324494 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:03:35 -0400 Shows that the author is someone who knows several languages, and so they are somewhat credible to talk about this https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324477 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324477 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:00:44 -0400 The author gives examples of ways many people turn to to learn a new language. Again, the author is relating to the audience https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324476 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324476 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 12:00:06 -0400 The author relates to something everyone trying to learn a new language feels. Right away, the reader feels this topic is relevant and something they can understand https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324475 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324475 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:48:00 -0400 The steps written out in big letters and numbered are helpful for the reader to categorize what the author is trying to say, and it is a good way to summarize what the author is going to say next. https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324474 https://nowcomment.com/documents/137200?scroll_to=1324474 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:00:38 -0400 expresses the uncertainties behind the nature of language learning https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318152 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318152 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 19:07:31 -0400 from birth to the age of 6 months, infants openly receive all human languages. but as they grow, they lose that ability and tend to be sensitive to their native language instead https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318131 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318131 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 18:21:08 -0400 infants have the inborn ability of linguistic feature and high-speed computation of language's neuro-expression https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318128 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318128 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 18:17:30 -0400 by studying and understanding the process of language learning, especially foreign language learning, we can find ways to solve the problem of language learning https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318123 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318123 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 18:13:23 -0400 claims that, even though as adults people have better physical basis and cognitive abilities, it is harder for them to learn a foreign language https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318120 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318120 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 18:12:12 -0400 relates the topic to a broader level (human society) https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318119 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318119 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 18:11:24 -0400 a summary of what the paper is going to talk about https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318118 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318118 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 18:10:50 -0400 The topic sentences in bold are very helpful in understanding what is coming next and summarizing the long paragraphs https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318117 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136529?scroll_to=1318117 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 18:09:59 -0400 leaves the reader wondering and more curious to learn more https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316859 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316859 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:54:13 -0400 This is a great and simple way to sum up what the article was mainly talking about https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316857 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316857 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:53:40 -0400 readers are meant to be even more impressed with Chomsky because he came up with this theory without the "benefit of the current findings in cognitive science" https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316855 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316855 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:52:23 -0400 shows reader that his theory is supported by science https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316851 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316851 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:50:59 -0400 The author dedicates this next part to a specific theory that has the most scientific proof to back it up. https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316850 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316850 This sentence immediately tells the reader that this theory is more important than the others because it takes into account both aspects/problems that were addresses previously. Therefore, it must have more credit. Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:50:30 -0400 explains why their topic is important and unique from all the other things children learn https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316847 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316847 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:48:10 -0400 Starts with a statement and then provides examples that the reader most likely understands https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316844 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316844 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:46:52 -0400 Attention grabbing https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316840 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316840 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:45:11 -0400 I like how it is split into "overview", "background", and "impact". It is a good way to structure an article. https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316838 https://nowcomment.com/documents/136427?scroll_to=1316838 Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:44:54 -0400 The author also ends the article will questions to think about. I think this was a great way to end it because it leaves the reader wanting to learn more and keep track of their researches. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308201 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308201 The author also gives the reader the tools they need to know about different theories, and then gives them the opportunity to come up with their own ideas about how children really acquire languages. Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:19:40 -0400 I appreciate how the author included different theories about their evolution. I also liked how she talked about what different scientists are thinking and what they are trying to prove. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308200 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308200 She wasn't biased towards one or the other. She gave the audience information about both sides. Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:17:47 -0400 Not only does the author bring up questions that are unanswered, she also leaved the reader with things to think about. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308197 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308197 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:16:10 -0400 This shows us that there are many different theories about language acquisition and that none have been proven to be 100% correct. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308196 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308196 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:14:37 -0400 Another example that helps with the understand of this theory. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308195 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308195 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:11:51 -0400 I appreciated having this example because it helped me understand Skinner's theory. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308191 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308191 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:11:08 -0400 Shows that there has been a lot of research done on this subject. This allows the reader to trust what the author says, even though they mention that the way children learn language is still a mystery. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308190 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308190 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:10:25 -0400 This gives us even more detail, telling the reader that the article will tall about the skill of mastering language for children, more specifically. https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308189 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308189 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:08:36 -0400 This sentence is important to introduce the article and its topic. After reading it, I understand that it will be about language. It is interesting to know that humans are the only species that "can express infinite ideas with a limited set of symbols". https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308188 https://nowcomment.com/documents/135382?scroll_to=1308188 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:07:40 -0400 This paragraph is definitely a way for the author to keep the reader engaged. He directly addresses them, and assures them that he is saying all this for a reason. He reassures them that they will not be entirely bored with what comes next. https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1306228 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1306228 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 22:36:59 -0400 Based on the first sentence, we know that the author will be discussing the biographical facts of parthenogenesis. https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1306227 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1306227 I would assume that in order to explain it scientifically, it would be very confusing to most. So, the author paraphrases a lot of it in order to allow the readers to understand better. Sat, 23 Mar 2019 22:16:24 -0400 This is an example of integrating sources. The author includes this direct quote to not only give the reader more information, but also to add credibility to what he is saying. https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1306224 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1306224 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 22:05:19 -0400 Quammen uses the explanatory strategy of numbering off his points. This is a good way to explain things because it is easier for the reader to understand and categorize the different points the author is making. https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1306221 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1306221 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 21:55:32 -0400 Quammen seems to add these short paragraphs in his essay to keep the reader engaged. They are also useful because it gives the reader a break from all those super scientific topics and allows them to read something they can understand easily. https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1306220 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1306220 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 21:46:57 -0400 This is an example of how one can use a transition to not only introduce the next topic, but also add some humor to an essay. https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1306219 https://nowcomment.com/documents/133763?scroll_to=1306219 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 21:41:22 -0400