Emblems of Britain

The Role of English in the world today

In the last years English plays more and bigger role as in the life word society as in the life of every person. Now the time when communication between people allows to find solution any problem from global to privet. First of all, the English is the main language of most international organization like the United nations, NATO,, European Free trade Association. Diplomats and politicians from different countries use this language to communicate with each other. Almost all international conferences and competitions are conducted in English. For example the Olympics and miss word contest. With opportunity to use Internet now very popularly became contact people from all over the world. Men and women and even children from different country can talk about their ideas and opinions in the Internet discussions, send e-mail, learn about their life and culture. Noun English –it is way to travel more easily, communicate with people wherever you go – ask direction, have a conversation or ask for help. If somebody would like to get access to knowledge, he need to now, that English is the most useful language in the world for this. Today media – such the Internet, television and the press – give you almost unlimited information about your favorite subjects. Most of this knowledge is in English. English –language magazines and newspapers can be bought in every part of the world. This language is the key to the world science. Most popular articles included a lot of useful information in the many fields of science were written in English. Today, when every country from the world overcomes consequences of economic crisis and has a problem with a big numbers of unemployment every person to push his career forward.

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The overseas expansion of English led to the rise of new varieties. Viewed as a single system, Englishes are of a wide range representing the diversity of form and function.

RP (Received Pronunciation) is the regionally neutral, educationally prestigious accent in British English. When this accent displays features of regional influence it is known as Modified RP.

Non- standard/ substandard varieties are linguistic forms or dialects that do not confirm to the norm.

Native varieties of English are used as a mother tongue. Native English-speaking areas are shown on the map below.

Non-native varieties have emerged in speech communities where most of the speakers do not have English as their mother tongue (in India, Singapore, Africa).

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Mainland English comprises varieties spoken in the British Isles: in England (English English), Wales (Welsh English), Scotland (Scottish English, with its prestigious dialect Scottish Standard English), also in Ireland, or Eire (Irish English, or Common Anglo-Irish), in the Isle of Man, Cornwall, in the Northern Isles – the Orkney and Shetland Isles.

Overseas English is the system of varieties spoken beyond the realm of the British Isles.

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The period from the 11^th to the 14^th centuries saw the emergence of English modified. In Middle English word order came to replace inflections. There were recurring waves of borrowing from Latin and French. The work of Chaucer2preserves literary excellence of the period.

30. The New Zealand Flag is New Zealand’s national symbol. Its royal blue background represents the blue sea and sky surrounding us, and the stars of the Southern Cross signify our place in the South Pacific Ocean. The Union Flag recognises our historical foundations and that New Zealand was once a British colony and dominion.

The New Zealand Flag

The New Zealand Flag can be flown any day of the year, especially on days of national commemoration, such as Anzac Day, and other important occasions.

The New Zealand Flag represents the people of New Zealand and should be treated with respect. To use, display, destroy, or damage the Flag in or within view of a public place with the intention of dishonouring it is an offence. It’s also an offence to place any letter, emblem, or representation on the Flag, unless in some advertising contexts. People who misuse the flag can be prosecuted under the Flags, Emblems, and Names Protection Act 1981. Details about the Ministry's enforcement and prosecution policy for this act is available on our legislation page.

Enforcement policy and principles for the Flags, Emblems and Names Protection Act 1981

In this section you’ll find information on the New Zealand Flag’s origins, design, and how it should be flown and displayed. And details of the national Māori flag and the seven other flags that are used for official purposes in New Zealand.

Flag referendum process

In October 2014 Cabinet agreed on the details of the flag referendum process with every political party represented in Parliament invited to take part. Relevant Government press releases include the following.

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In its original usage as the flag of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the Union Flag itself combined three heraldic crosses which represent the constituent countries of the United Kingdom (as constituted in 1801):[6]

- The red St George's Cross of England

- The white diagonal St Andrew's Cross of Scotland

- The red diagonal St Patrick's Cross of Ireland

The Australian National Flag is Australia’s foremost national symbol. It was first flown in 1901 and has become an expression of Australian identity and pride.

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The shield is the focal point of the coat of arms, contained within is the badge of each Australian state, the whole surrounded by an ermine border representing the federation of the states

In the top half, from left to right, the states represented are: New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. In the bottom half, from left to right: South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania. Above the shield is the seven-pointed Commonwealth Star or Star of Federation above a blue and gold wreath, forming the crest. Six of the points on the star represent the original six states, while the seventh point represents the combined territories and any future states of Australia. In its entirety the shield represents the federation of Australia.

The Red Kangaroo and Emu that support the shield have never been designated as official animal emblems of the nation.[2] They owe their unofficial recognition to the fact that they are native Australian fauna

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The flag symbolizes the two oceans, washes the shores of Canada - Pacific and Atlantic - and imprisoned between countries. Maple Leaf should emphasize the unity of the nation. Red - the color of the cross of St. George. Symbolizes the UK. White - the color of the French monarchy.

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national flag consisting of white stars (50 since July 4, 1960) on a blue canton with a field of 13 alternating stripes, 7 red and 6 white. The 50 stars stand for the 50 states of the union, and the 13 stripes stand for the original 13 states. The flag’s width-to-length ratio is 10 to 19. The first official national flag, formally approved by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, was the Stars and Stripes. The blue canton was to contain 13 stars, but the layout of the stars was left undefined, and several patterns are known. The designer of the flag

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Symbols on Obverse of Great Seal:

Eagle: In the center of the seal is a bald eagle (our national bird). The eagle holds a scroll in its beak inscribed with the Latin motto

E pluribus Unum - which means Out of Many, One (one nation created from 13 colonies). The eagle grasps an olive branch in its right talon and a bundle of thirteen arrows in its left. The olive branch and arrows are symbols for the power of peace and war.

Shield: A shield with thirteen red and white stripes covers the eagle's breast. The shield is supported solely by the American eagle as a symbol that Americans rely on their own virtue.

The red and white stripes of the shield represent the states united under and supporting the blue, which represents the President and Congress. The color white is a symbol of purity and innocence; red represents hardiness and valor; and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice.

Cloud: Above the eagle's head is a cloud surrounding a blue field containing thirteen stars which form a constellation. The constellation denotes that a new State is taking its place among other nations.

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EMBLEMS OF BRITAIN

Each country in Britain has its own patron saint and floral emblem:

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