Crystal begins English as a Global Language by asking what it means for a language to be global‚ and what the advantages and disadvantages of having a global language are. In three chapters he then traces the rise of English to that status. The first surveys the extent of its use around the world and briefly outlines the history of its spread. The second examines some nineteenth century ideas about the place of English in the world and the foundations for its success laid by the British Empire
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English as a global language English has become the global language in the 20th century. It is the language of trade‚ diplomacy and the internet. However the increase in international languages‚ in particular English isolate smaller languages even within their own homelands. In other countries the languages that are supposed to unite the diverse country increasingly is becoming a second class languages. As it becomes more attractive to learn global languages so smaller languages become not worth
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hope of the world”‚ Rado asserts that Esperanto should be the world’s second language. He goes further and states that Esperanto is better than English because it is faster. Because there is no irregulation and confused rules‚ English is easier to learn. Moreover‚ he thinks that it is culture free because it does not belong any culture. Unlikely English‚ Esperanto does not require learners to study culture while they study languages. Finally‚ he writes that Esperanto was designed to be very simple
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Taking an English class during college is important for a fundamental education‚ because regardless of the major I chose‚ I must able to communicate well in written and spoken words. After all‚ in the future‚ when I try to obtain a job‚ the corporations will most likely base their decision on my ability to express ideas and opinions in a sophisticated and correct manner. Therefore‚ increasing my knowledge and skills in English will increase my opportunities to success. Yet‚ currently‚ many students
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The development of English as a global language is one of the most remarkable phenomena of this century. It has developed from the native language of Inner-circle countries to the most widely read‚ spoken and taught language in the world. It has been widely spread through emigration‚ colonization‚ and globalization and has been acquired as a first‚ a second‚ and a foreign language (Karchu‚ 1990). Being the world’s leading language‚ English has become the main vehicle of international communication
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English for Occupational Purpose (UB00702) UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION 1.0 Objective The objective of the unit is to introduce students to the concept of workplace communication in English. After completing Unit 1‚ students should be able to: Demonstrate their understanding of workplace communication as a type of communication which uses standard phrases and idioms common to the workplace; Demonstrate their understanding on the different language skills
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Doctoral Dissertation Proposal English Education at the College Level in Korea & Nepal By Yam Bahadur Khatri Academic Ph.D. Dissertation Programme Division Department of the English Education & Literature of Liberal Arts Sejong University‚ Seoul‚ South Korea March 2014 APPENDIX B QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TEACHERS Dear Sir/Madam This questionnaire is a part of my research study entitled "English Education at the College Level in Korea‚ & Nepal" under the supervision of
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English as an Additional Language (EAL) English as an Additional Language (EAL) emanaid emanaid Contents Introduction 2 What are Schools’ Responsibilities for Inclusion under the National Curriculum? 2 What is an EAL learner? 3 Inclusion for EAL Learners and How Their Needs are Met 5 Factors that Impact on the Quality of Inclusion within the Classroom 6 The Role of Assessment to Provide a Baseline of Information to Support AFL 7 Access and Engagement Strategies Relevant to
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"English as a Second Language" What is an ESL Learner?English as a Second Language* students are those whose primary language(s) of the home is/are other than English‚ and who therefore require additional services in order to develop their individual potential within British Columbia’s school system. Some students speak variations of English that differ significantly from the English used in broader Canadian Society and in school.* In some literature‚ this is referred to as English
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The Use of Humor in Senior High School English Teaching Author: Wei Lei Number: 05680211 Tutor: Yin Ting Abstract: Humor is an artistic method. Teaching humor is also considered as a kind of art. If it is properly utilized‚ it can make students obtain knowledge and wisdom in pleasant surroundings. The characters of teaching humor are that it is full of interest‚ implication‚ enlightenment and cheerfulness. This paper firstly analyzes the definition and connotation of humor and
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