Podcast
Questions and Answers
English language, just like all other ______, is not a pure language untouched by others
English language, just like all other ______, is not a pure language untouched by others
languages
Its popularity and importance being the ______ ______ have made it long influenced by contacts with a wide range of languages in the world
Its popularity and importance being the ______ ______ have made it long influenced by contacts with a wide range of languages in the world
lingua franca
Thus, people all over the world are using more and more varieties of English now popularly called ______ ______
Thus, people all over the world are using more and more varieties of English now popularly called ______ ______
World Englishes
English originally developed in England as one of the - languages
English originally developed in England as one of the - languages
Signup and view all the answers
Still, through the historical efforts of the British Empire, it has become the ______ or ______ language of many former British colonies such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and India
Still, through the historical efforts of the British Empire, it has become the ______ or ______ language of many former British colonies such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and India
Signup and view all the answers
Learning how to communicate in English itself, where how we ______ or articulate our words is all part of learning how to speak and duplicating the speech of people around us.
Learning how to communicate in English itself, where how we ______ or articulate our words is all part of learning how to speak and duplicating the speech of people around us.
Signup and view all the answers
If we are born naturally introduced to bilingual families, at that point we may figure out how to communicate in English nearby ______ dialect.
If we are born naturally introduced to bilingual families, at that point we may figure out how to communicate in English nearby ______ dialect.
Signup and view all the answers
At that point, as we go to school, we figure out how to read and to write a written equivalent of English speech that has standardized types of ______, punctuation and grammar.
At that point, as we go to school, we figure out how to read and to write a written equivalent of English speech that has standardized types of ______, punctuation and grammar.
Signup and view all the answers
Language specialists have classified and described the differences in the ways language is used in different ______.
Language specialists have classified and described the differences in the ways language is used in different ______.
Signup and view all the answers
Kirkpatrick (2007) distinguished and presented these world Englishes as English as a Native Language (ENL), English as a Second Language (ESL), and English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Braj Kachru (2003) represented the growth and spread of English in the ______.
Kirkpatrick (2007) distinguished and presented these world Englishes as English as a Native Language (ENL), English as a Second Language (ESL), and English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Braj Kachru (2003) represented the growth and spread of English in the ______.
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Language Influence and Variety
- English, like all languages, is influenced by other languages and is not a pure form.
- Its global popularity has led to interactions with various languages, resulting in diverse English varieties.
Historical Development
- English originated in England as a Germanic language.
- The British Empire's expansion facilitated English's spread, making it a significant or official language in many former colonies: the United States, Canada, Australia, and India.
Communicating in English
- Effective communication in English involves pronunciation and articulation, reflecting learned speech patterns from surrounding influences.
- Bilingual families may introduce children to English alongside other dialects, enriching their linguistic experience.
Education and Standardization
- Formal education introduces students to reading and writing standardized English, focusing on conventions in grammar, punctuation, and syntax.
- Linguists categorize language usage differences into specific varieties, enhancing understanding of the language's complexity.
Classification of English Varieties
- Kirkpatrick (2007) identifies three categories of English:
- English as a Native Language (ENL)
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
- Braj Kachru (2003) provides a framework for understanding the growth and global spread of English.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of World Englishes and the global influence on the English language with this quiz. Explore how English has evolved and adapted in different regions around the world.
