Defining the Standard usage of English - The Less Tedious Edition Vol.1

Hey everyone, 

Its one of those days where I either bore(or interest you depending on what you like) you on the subject of rules of the English language and the standard usage of English. 

After reading Bill Bryson's except from Good English and Bad, I had extended my knowledge about the english language. Bryson underlines how crazy and complicated the English language we know today actually is(and how it was before). From linear transcripts of developed Latin to Nordic and Greek adaptions the English language has come a long way. The excerpt itself was a bit tedious to read, but if you are really really interested go for it. Bryson does explore the rules of English and highlights the looseness of it in terms of how English can be written and spoken. For example the word weird can be spelt wierd, unlike some languages such as Arabic or French.

English is a unique language and its distinctions from other languages in terms of rules and dialects make it my favorite. Most learners of English find it easier than their mother tongue! Furthermore, we can deduct that english is growing and developing based on what most of us want(the majority) rather than the standard linear definitions in our dictionaries or Word documents. We clearly all have lapses in grammar in oral communication or writings and this is  fine. It just is fine. Some may say English has developed into a broken language filled with slang and abbreviations, but in my opinion its for the better. English is evolving and will keep evolving throughout generations of mankind. English is a language, not a set rule or law.

Names? Who am I?

Our names are for the most part unique to us and are one of the little things we keep in our lifetime. We use or hear our name every day, but what's so important about it? Do our names keep our identity? I will let you answer those questions for yourself, but for now i have a job to do....


My name is Owais, no not the water Oasis,

I knew my first name before i knew how to tie my own laces.

Yes, It might sound kind of lame,

But its part of my religion, A Muslim name.


A little wolf or blessed i may be,

My first name is part of me.

Jadwat. Originated from South Africa or from the UK,

Its my Last name, thats all ill say.



Its mine, its mine , its mine i say,

You can say it anytime, at night or in the day.

I see my name as my personal identity,

If you think not you are the definition of insanity.


But, how do you end a rhyme?

If i end here, would it only be 14 lines?

My name is my imprint like my fingerprint on my thumb,

Or maybe it was just randomly given to me by my mum?


So i hope you enjoyed that shot creative rhyme rap/poem that i wrote about my name and its origins. If you didn't understand or get it ill give you the rundown. Firstly a lot of people get confused when they meet me( they think my name is Oasis -  the water company) just thought i would put that out there. Moving on, Owais can be spelt Uwais but yes it is a Muslim name. As i am from South Africa and it is a colony of Britain, i found it necessary to include that it is of both origin(My Last name). The direct translation from the Qur'an of Owais can be blessed/gifted or little wolf. Lastly not much to the history of my name but i would consider it to be a vital part of my identity. I hope you enjoyed!


Until next time! #ButI'mNotARapper

AD - McDonalds - America

Hey y'all, I'll get straight to it.

Alright so my objective for this blog post is to explain an ad/text that appeals to a specific culture.

Being me, i of course took an ad from McDonalds ( how original , i know). The ad below is simply advertising the 4th of July which of course is an American holiday and celebration. Obviously from this we can see that patriots and basically everyone who eats at McDonalds( who doesn't am i right?) will be attracted to this ad. McDonalds try to include everyone in their target audience, by just lowering their prices. As many would see the food is cheaper rather than promoting the meal as part of a national holiday special.

To further highlight the target audience, they have used a symbolic hat(Uncle Sam - the mascot/figure of America)on their mascot. Smart marketing, am i right? They also used colors of the American flag to make it even clearer if it wasn't already. I guess i can conclude that , McDonalds does a wonderful job when it comes to advertising and attracting different people from around the world!

Me, Myself and I.

Hey, Hi, Hello. 

My name is Owais Jadwat and i go to Raha International School in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. I’m from South Africa and I'm 15 years old. This is my 7th year at Raha and my 14th year in the Middle East.

My hobbies include hanging out with my friends, playing video games, and watching football. I support Liverpool Football Club and Kaizer Chiefs.

I hope to successfully pass Grade 11 and the Diploma Program. In the future I would like to pursue a career in marketing/advertising or go into entrepreneurship.

Language plays a vital role in my life as it helps me communicate with peers and family quickly and efficiently. I use language every day and without it communication and power would be hard to express. Studying language can not only benefit us in the future but can help us as a community and personally help me to write and speak with appropriate and extended vocabulary. I have never had a language barrier in my life, as English is my first language. Secondly, since i have lived in the middle east most of my life, i have managed to learn some Arabic (enough to communicate). Ergo, i can conclude i have never felt excluded due to a language barrier.

Heres a picture of the Squad at Prom.