conditionalsConditional sentences look at the result of a hypothetical situation. They consist of two clauses: the condition (or if-clause) and the consequence (or result). Condition: If you do that again, Consequence: I will go home. They normally use the word 'if'. However, in more formal English, the subject and a modal auxiliary verb may be reversed to form the conditional. For example, Should you see her, say hello. See Unit 7 for more details. |
conjunctionA conjunction is a word used to connect clauses or words in the same sentence (e.g., and, or, but, because, so). It may also be referred to as a linking word, connecting word, or connective. |
connected speechThe way language sounds when it is spoken naturally. This involves various sound changes, such as elision, assimilation and catenation. See Unit 3. |
connecting phraseSee linking. |
connecting wordSee linking. |
connectiveSee linking. |
Content and Language Integrated Learning(CLIL) The target language is not formally taught as a foreign language. Students study some or all of their academic syllabus (science, maths or history) in the target language. It is also referred to as Thematic Learning, bi-lingual education or immersion. |
contextA particular situation in
which a specific piece of language is used. Context may change meaning.
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contextualisingSee context. |
continuantSee fricative. |