2010 Essay Predictions?

[stonecold]

Sure.  For example,

"Whilst the dysphemism 'cunt' is widely perceived as the most linguistically potent word in the English language, its use may still be appropriate in specific contexts. Using the term to describe a close friend can demonstrate social intimacy, and is an example of positive politeness, where the close nature of a social relationship may warrant the use of language or the discussion of topics which are generally considered taboo."

[werdna]

Awesome.... can't wait to do this subject next year!

Is it as competitive as English?

[_avO]

2238 people in Lang (2009) as opposed to 41633, so no its not very competitive

To put it into perspective, my school has ~40 English Lang. students, which is approx 1.8% of all EL students. (according to 2009 stats)

[cheungza]

what would a plan for jargon essay look like?

[werdna]

Wow.... only 2000 kids. Awesome.

[Michael0007]

the fewer the students, the harder to get a high score

[xharax]

yeah i agree ."the fewer the students, the harder to get a high score" ..i still remember when i did chinese dere was only 300 people all together in the whole state and it was so dam competitive an A+ A+ A only got me a 37 T.T

hopefully its different to english language, and better be scaled up more this year！