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World Englishes

This document discusses World Englishes and the importance of English as a global language. It classifies varieties of English into three categories: English as a native language, English as a second language, and English as a foreign language. It notes that English has become the world's lingua franca due to its role in academia, media, business, and as a means for different language communities to communicate. The document also provides examples of differences between American and British English vocabulary.

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World Englishes

This document discusses World Englishes and the importance of English as a global language. It classifies varieties of English into three categories: English as a native language, English as a second language, and English as a foreign language. It notes that English has become the world's lingua franca due to its role in academia, media, business, and as a means for different language communities to communicate. The document also provides examples of differences between American and British English vocabulary.

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WORLD ENGLISHES

IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH AS
 A term used for varieties of English used in
different parts of the world.
GLOBAL LANGUAGE
o Ex. British English, American 1. Many regions around the world use
English, Philippine English their own variations of English or
“World Englishes”
CLASSIFICATION OF ENGLISHES
2. It’s the language of academia.
o English as Native Language (ENL) 3. It gives you access to a wealth of
o INNER CIRCLE written media, online and printed.
o English is the primary language of the 4. It comes in handy when travelling.
majority population of the country. 5. It’s essential if you want to work in.
o America, Britain, Canada, New Zealand, international business or
and Australia.
commerce.
o English as Second Language (ESL)
6. It’s the language of Hollywood.
o OUTER CIRCLE
7. English has become the world’s
o English is an additional language for
international communication in
‘lingua franca’ or ‘ universal
communities that are multilingual. language’ for groups who do not
o India, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Philippines share a common first language.
o Develop as a result of imperial o This allowed people from
expansion that brought the language in different parts of the world to
various parts of the world. communicate.
o English usage has colonial history in the
country.
o English as Foreign Language (EFL) AMERICAN VS BRITISH
o EXPANDING CIRCLE
ENGLISH
o English is used exclusively for
international communication. Pants Trousers
o Japan, China, Taiwan, and South Korea Apartment Flat
o English usage does not have a colonial College university
history, governmental role. Store Shop
o English is spoken even in limited context
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such as international businesses.
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