German, French, Latin, and Greek influence in English word formation

 The English language has evolved through centuries of contact with German, French, Latin, and Greek, resulting in a lexicon where 60% of words have non-Anglo-Saxon origins234. Below is a detailed analysis of each language's influence, with historical context and examples.

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German Influence

English and German share a common Proto-Germanic ancestry, leading to foundational vocabulary overlaps. Approximately 26% of English words trace back to Germanic roots15.

Key Contributions:

• Core vocabulary: Basic terms like father (Vater), water (Wasser), and house (Haus) derive from shared Germanic roots15.
• Compound words: German's compounding tradition influenced English formations like firefighter (Feuerwehr) and handbook (Handbuch)5.
• Modern loanwords:

• Kindergarten ("children's garden") – education5
• Wanderlust ("desire to wander") – travel1
• Doppelgänger ("double walker") – literature1

Post-19th-century scientific contributions include angst (existential anxiety) and zeitgeist ("spirit of the age")5.

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French Influence

The Norman Conquest (1066) introduced 10,000 French words into English, particularly in governance, law, and cuisine. Today, ~30% of English vocabulary has French origins2.

20 possible ELT research topics on REGISTER JOURNAL

 

*20 possible ELT research topics on REGISTER JOURNAL*

 

REGISTER JOURNAL, 1979-8903 (PRINT) – 2503-040X (ONLINE) is an OPEN ACCESS, ESCI WoS, SINTA 2 Indexed double-blind, peer-reviewed Journal of English for Islamic educational institutions and Muslim communities. Aim and Scope: REGISTER JOURNAL, the Journal of English for Islamic Educational Institutions and Muslim Communities, aims to provide a dedicated platform for disseminating research, best practices, and innovative approaches related to teaching and learning English within Islamic educational contexts. The Journal focuses on enhancing the quality of English education in Islamic schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions while also considering Muslim learners' unique cultural, religious, and linguistic needs.

Based on the updated Focus and Scope of the Register Journal (Journal of English for Islamic Educational Institutions and Muslim Communities), here are 20 possible linguistics research topics:

 

Here are 20 potential manuscript titles suitable for submission to the REGISTER JOURNAL, aligned with its focus on English education in Islamic educational institutions and Muslim communities:

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Curriculum Development

1. Designing an Integrated English Curriculum for Islamic Boarding Schools: Balancing Language Skills and Religious Values
2. Curriculum Innovation for English Learning in Madrasahs: A Framework for Faith-Based Education

Teaching Methodologies

3. Task-Based Language Teaching in Islamic Contexts: Challenges and Adaptations
4. Blending Islamic Teachings with Communicative Language Teaching in EFL Classrooms
5. The Role of Project-Based Learning in Enhancing English Proficiency among Muslim Learners

Language Acquisition

6. Second Language Acquisition Among Young Muslim Learners: A Socio-Cultural Perspective
7. Influence of Qur’anic Arabic on English Vocabulary Acquisition in Bilingual Madrasah Students

Assessment and Evaluation

8. Developing Faith-Sensitive English Assessment Tools for Islamic Schools
9. Evaluating Speaking Skills in Islamic Junior High Schools: An Alternative Assessment Approach

Materials Development

10. Designing English Learning Materials with Islamic Content for Primary School Students
11. Culturally Relevant English Textbooks: Integrating Islamic Themes into EFL Materials

Cultural and Religious Considerations

12. Navigating Cultural Sensitivity in English Language Instruction for Muslim Learners
13. Islamic Values in English Classrooms: Teacher Perceptions and Practices in Islamic Higher Education

Educational Policy and Administration

14. Policy Analysis of English Language Education in Indonesian Islamic Schools
15. Implementing Bilingual Education Policy in Pesantren: Impacts and Insights

Innovative Practices and Case Studies

16. Using Islamic Storytelling in English Classes: A Case Study from a Rural Madrasah
17. Mobile-Assisted Language Learning in Pesantren: Opportunities and Limitations

Community and Muslim Parental Involvement

18. Muslim Parental Involvement in English Education: A Case Study from Urban Madrasahs
19. Engaging Parents in English Language Learning: A Collaborative Model for Islamic Schools

Interdisciplinary or Broader Perspectives

20. Bridging Language and Faith: A Critical Review of English Education in Muslim Communities Worldwide

 

IARELTII

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IARELTII (Indonesian Association on Research in English Language Teaching at Islamic Institutions)  whose main target is research, teaching, and development of Islamic English.

The **Indonesian Association on Research in English Language Teaching at Islamic Institutions (IARELTII)** is a scholarly and professional organization that focuses on advancing research, pedagogy, and curriculum development related to English language teaching within Islamic educational contexts across Indonesia. Its core mission is to promote the integration of **English language education with Islamic values and perspectives**, fostering what is often referred to as **"Islamic English"**—a contextualized approach to English language teaching that aligns with the identity, ethics, and worldview of Islamic institutions.

Simple sentence expansion by Dr. Faizal Risdianto

 

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LEBAY but it is OK, guys and fully understood: the compilation of students' self-dedication in graduating paper

1. For myself, ****************, thank you for being strong until now, still choosing to try, and celebrating yourself. Those who did not give up, no matter how difficult the obstacles of college or the thesis writing process were and who were able to stand tall when hit by existing problems. Thank you, myself. May I remain humble. This is just the beginning of life. Keep it up. You can do it.

2. For myself, ****************, for my dedication and struggle in starting, working on, and completing this thesis.

3. To myself who is very extraordinary, who can survive and fight until now, hopefully always be grateful for the grace that has been given by Allah SWT. Allah SWT give, always be enthusiastic in the process, and never try to give up.

4. To myself for proving that I can do it.

5. Finally, to the girl in the mirror. For all the nights you thought about quitting but kept going anyway. For proving that IMPOSSIBLE was NEVER in your vocabulary. You did this, ******************.