english as a world language
details about the growth of english;
why english;
english today;
More than one language;
English as a means of communication
historical
international succes
social reasons
flexible language
political
long tradition for incorpporating elements of other languages
contains words from a grat variety of languages
the grammar is not to complex
the language has remained almlst unchanged for hundreds of years, unlike for example Norway
pronunciation
intonation
grammatical differences (spoken language)
vocabulary
regional and dialects within each spoken english (from countries)
a varies of different spoken english
international relations
The "company" language
Electronic communication
scientific publishing
Film, TV and entertainment
Music
Jamaica
Sierra Leone
India
The pacific
first European settlements
trading
Captain James Cook
New Zealand - british colony in 1841
colonies
The British East India Company
Tasks
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the more recent position of the USA as a wolrd power
trading, etablishment, administration (the first reason goes back several centuries)
At least four fifths of the information stored in the wolrd's computers is in English.
English is the first language in more than 60 countries.
75% of the wolrd's scientific findings are published in English.
60% of the wolrd's mail is in English.
More than 350,000,000 people use English as their first language
English is an official second language in 90 countries
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60 countries
three quarters
two third
(a) singlish: is a english dialect that are used in Singapore at home or with their friends
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(c) first language: 350 million people, official second language: 60 countries
(d) Indian english is an important part of Indian life, and English is crucial in the growing computer and call centre industries of India.
(e) Strine:
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(g)
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If you think our waiters are rude, you should see the manager
A sports jacket may be worn to dinner, but no trousers.
You are invited to take advantage of the chambermaid.
Women are requested not to have children in the bar
Ladies, leave your clothes here and spend the afternoon having a good time!
come wash your clothes and enjoy a good time whilst waiting
we have staff on the tip of their toes at all times
If you are unpleased with our waites, don't be afraid to contact the manager
we allow sports jacket, but we do not allowsweat pants og like outfits
We would prefer if mothers keep their children away from the bar
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(f) almost every day
(g) i prefer artist to sing in English, but i listen to artist which sing in Norwegian too
(e) none norwegian
(h) we would loose our nationality, and cultures
(d) every single one is in english
(i)
(c) yeah probably
(b) it is often as a shortening or expression
(a) often, almost everytime