The Global Influence of English Language Quiz

Global English: A World of Difference

• English is becoming the lingua franca for the whole world, including non-native speakers.
• English plays a crucial role in unifying the world into a "global village".
• Varieties of English exist, such as British English and American English, but Global English is spoken globally, without association to a specific place.
• The English language has evolved from Old English, Middle English, and Modern English, and is now moving into a fourth wave - Global English.
• Global English began in the 14th century due to British settlements and the transatlantic slave trade.
• From the 14th to 18th century, English spread to the "inner circle" including North America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
• In the 19th century, British colonial expansion led to English spreading to places such as India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt.
• Englishes, representing different varieties of English, are spoken in various locations worldwide.
• The features of Global English, its pros and cons, and the comparison between Global and Standard English are discussed in the text.
• The text includes an agenda with sections covering introduction, history, features of Global English, pros and cons, and a comparison between Global and Standard English.
• The text explores the concept of English as a plural language, with different varieties spoken globally.
• The text examines the role of English in the world and its historical development, with a focus on the emergence of Global English.