Sentence examples for linguistic difference from inspiring English sources

The researchers took advantage of a linguistic difference between Korean and English: Unlike English speakers, Korean speakers use different words to describe objects that fit tightly together, such as a ring on a finger, versus objects that fit loosely, like a hula hoop around a waist.

The hapless comic predicament of linguistic difference is a secondary theme.

Certain differences in cultural attitudes and world outlook are said to accompany this kind of linguistic difference.

We don't go in for cookies much in the UK and it's not just a linguistic difference, but a practical one.

The authors use a "gravity model" of linguistic difference; two countries are said to be "closer" the more similar their languages happen to be.

Kelman was referring to the way he uses Lowland Scots and Glaswegian dialect, to his work's linguistic difference from what used to be called, in Britain, "received pronunciation," or "educated speech".

A few items are slightly different to represent linguistic differences between France and Québec [see Additional file 1].

Also keep in mind the linguistic differences that exist in different parts of China.

He acknowledges that conjecture about what causes linguistic differences has been a staple of much irresponsible amateur linguistics.

Tannen suggests that children's conversational styles begin to differ almost as soon as children begin to socialize, and linguistic differences may go back even earlier.

The organisational, cultural and linguistic differences will be explored in the project in collaboration with the partners from different settings.