Questions and Answers
What is a unique blend of influences?
What term refers to a teacher who are native speakers of the English language?
What is a term used for varieties of English that is used in different parts of the world?
Who is a prominent linguist who proposed a model to understand the spread of English?
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What is a more complex concept that is often defined as the variety of English considered 'correct' and 'formal' typically used in writing, education, and official settings?
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These countries (China, Japan, and Korea) are where English is learned as a foreign language.
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Philippine Englishes are used for varieties of English that are used in different parts of the world.
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Non-Native English-Speaking Teachers (Non-NESTs) refer to teachers who are native speakers of the English language.
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Native English-Speaking Teachers (NESTs) refer to a teacher who may have learned English as a second language.
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Standard Englishes refer to where English is the primary language.
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Study Notes
English Varieties and Teaching
- World Englishes represent a diverse mix of English influences from around the globe.
- NESTs (Native English-Speaking Teachers) are educators who are native speakers of English.
- Different varieties of English, including Philippine Englishes, exist and cater to various regions worldwide.
- Braj Kachru is a key linguist known for developing models explaining the global spread of English.
- Standard Englishes are formal varieties considered "correct", mainly utilized in official, educational, and written contexts.
True or False Concepts
- China, Japan, and Korea are classified as countries where English is learned as a foreign language (TRUE).
- Philippine Englishes do not refer to varieties of English used globally (FALSE).
- Non-NESTs are teachers who are not native speakers of English, contradicting their definition (FALSE).
- NESTs may not have necessarily learned English as a second language (FALSE).
- Standard Englishes are characterized as varieties where English is the primary language, which is incorrect (FALSE).
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Test your knowledge on World Englishes with this multiple-choice quiz. Explore the different varieties of English and key concepts related to linguistics. Perfect for students and enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of English language diversity.
