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    Default language,whorf hypothesis

    decide which of whorf's hypothesis you agree with and discuss its relevance to the learning and teaching of english in malaysia and provide examples.

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    Ummmm, we don't do homework for you here.

    Ask us specific questions about what you don't understand and we'll try our best to help you.

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    I agree with the strong form, which is not so popular these days. It's relevance to teaching as a second language is not that great as it deals with the way that language influences thought, which has more importance to the speaker's first language. :D

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    Try this link for some views on Sapit-Whorf:

    http://www.usingenglish.com/speaking...-whorfare.html

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