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    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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    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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    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
    Soccer Football
    such as international businesses.
    Counter-clockwise Anti-clockwise
    Braj Kachru (1992) model Overpass flyover
    Vacation Holiday
    Sidewalk Pavement
    Line Queue
    Flashlight Torch
    Sneakers trainers
    MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY
    Center Centre
    Color Colour
    Organize Organize
    Program programme

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