CT2 Unit 2: Global English

Describe English in Japan in 1-2 words.

Which situations do you think English is the most important as a lingua franca?

• Getting a job at an international company

• Doing work with international colleagues

• Daily life

• Finding information

• Entertainment (music, moivies etc.)

What aspect of English as a global language does the speaker mainly discuss?

• why people like to use English

• whether English will eventually replace other languages

• where English is most popular

What is the main reason given for the widespread use of English?

• There are many Internet users.

• There is a need for a common language.

• English speakers want everyone to learn English.

Why does the speaker mention that English is the dominant language of science and international business?

• to show that scientists like English

• to show that a common language is necessary

• to show that people prefer other languages

Why is English not considered a truly global language by some people?

• because many people are now proficient in English

• because many people don't use it for primary communication at home

• because many people are studying English now

What is the speaker's view of English as a global language?

• that it will continue to be the lingua franca, but not replace other languages

• that it will continue to be the lingua franca, and replace other languages

• that it will not continue to be the lingua franca because there are too many varieties

Professor Kachru called the current use of English "unprecedented."

• True

• False

The first point of view presented is that English won't replace other languages.

• True

• False

More than a billion people speak English as their first language.

• True

• False