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What is the main reason for English being considered a global language?
What is the main reason for English being considered a global language?
- It is the lingua franca for the whole world (correct)
- It is the official language of the United Nations
- It is the easiest language to learn
- It has the most number of native speakers
What distinguishes Global English from other varieties like British English and American English?
What distinguishes Global English from other varieties like British English and American English?
- It is spoken globally (correct)
- It has a more complex grammar structure
- It is the oldest form of English
- It is only spoken by native English speakers
When did the phenomenon of Global English begin?
When did the phenomenon of Global English begin?
- 21st century
- 17th century
- 14th century (correct)
- 19th century
Which countries were included in the 'inner circle' mentioned in the text?
Which countries were included in the 'inner circle' mentioned in the text?
What was the main reason for the spread of English to various parts of the world in the 19th century?
What was the main reason for the spread of English to various parts of the world in the 19th century?
What distinguishes Global English from other varieties like British English and American English?
What distinguishes Global English from other varieties like British English and American English?
What role has English played in the unification of the world?
What role has English played in the unification of the world?
When did the phenomenon of Global English begin?
When did the phenomenon of Global English begin?
What did the British colonial expansion in the 19th century contribute to the spread of English?
What did the British colonial expansion in the 19th century contribute to the spread of English?
What is the current status of English as a language?
What is the current status of English as a language?
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Study Notes
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.
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