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Which term did Kachru first introduce in 1985?
Which term did Kachru first introduce in 1985?
- World Englishes (correct)
- Universal English
- International English
- Global English
Which countries belong to the Inner Circle according to Kachru's model?
Which countries belong to the Inner Circle according to Kachru's model?
- China, Japan, South Korea
- India, Malaysia, Singapore, Ghana
- United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand (correct)
- Brazil, Argentina, Mexico
Which countries are included in the Outer Circle according to Kachru's model?
Which countries are included in the Outer Circle according to Kachru's model?
- Brazil, Argentina, Mexico
- India, Malaysia, Singapore, Ghana (correct)
- China, Japan, South Korea
- United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
What do the three concentric circles in Kachru's model signify?
What do the three concentric circles in Kachru's model signify?
What is the primary language and usage of English in the Inner Circle countries?
What is the primary language and usage of English in the Inner Circle countries?
Who made significant contributions to the field of linguistics, particularly in the areas of syntax and grammar?
Who made significant contributions to the field of linguistics, particularly in the areas of syntax and grammar?
Which comprehensive grammar book is widely used and respected in the study of English linguistics?
Which comprehensive grammar book is widely used and respected in the study of English linguistics?
What method involves analyzing large collections of naturally occurring language to gain insights into linguistic patterns and usage?
What method involves analyzing large collections of naturally occurring language to gain insights into linguistic patterns and usage?
In addition to his work on English grammar, Randolph Quirk played a crucial role in the development of which linguistic method?
In addition to his work on English grammar, Randolph Quirk played a crucial role in the development of which linguistic method?
Randolph Quirk's work often focuses on the inner circle of native English-speaking countries, such as which country?
Randolph Quirk's work often focuses on the inner circle of native English-speaking countries, such as which country?
Flashcards
World Englishes
World Englishes
Term introduced in 1985 to describe the varieties of English used globally.
Inner Circle Countries
Inner Circle Countries
Countries where English is the primary language.
Outer Circle Countries
Outer Circle Countries
Countries where English is an official language with a history of colonialism.
Kachru's Circles Significance
Kachru's Circles Significance
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English in Inner Circle
English in Inner Circle
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Randolph Quirk
Randolph Quirk
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Quirk et al. Grammar
Quirk et al. Grammar
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Corpus Linguistics
Corpus Linguistics
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Quirk's Corpus Role
Quirk's Corpus Role
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United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Study Notes
Kachru's Model
- In 1985, Kachru introduced the term "World Englishes".
- The Inner Circle countries include the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
- The Outer Circle countries include India, Singapore, and Nigeria.
Concentric Circles
- The three concentric circles in Kachru's model signify the spread of English and its varying forms of use globally.
Language and Usage
- In the Inner Circle countries, English is the primary language and is used as a native language.
###Contributions to Linguistics
- Noam Chomsky made significant contributions to the field of linguistics, particularly in the areas of syntax and grammar.
- A comprehensive grammar book widely used and respected in the study of English linguistics is Quirk et al.'s "A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language".
Linguistic Method
- Corpus linguistics involves analyzing large collections of naturally occurring language to gain insights into linguistic patterns and usage.
- Randolph Quirk, in addition to his work on English grammar, played a crucial role in the development of corpus linguistics.
- Randolph Quirk's work often focuses on the inner circle of native English-speaking countries, such as the UK.
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Test your knowledge of Kachru's model and the concept of "World Englishes" with this quiz. Explore the three concentric circles - the Inner Circle, the Outer Circle, and the Expanding Circle, as you delve into the spread and patterns of English acquisition worldwide.
