Answer the questions. Study the diagram of spread of English made by Braj Kachru, Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Study the diagram of spread of English made by Braj Kachru, Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences. According to this scientist, spread of language can be divided into 3 circles.

Answer the questions

Answer the questions

Answer the questions

Read short statements and situations given below and discuss them in pairs or in small groups

a) Existence of a world language can lead to gradual extinction of other languages. People want to have a common language for not to learn other languages. It’s easier to learn one and use it throughout the world.

1. Do you think it is possible for one language to substitute others? Prove your point of view?

2. Why do you think people have invented the world language?

3. Will other languages come to rival English in their global importance, pushing English aside?

b) The world will eventually speak English and this will facilitate the cultural and economic dominance of English native-speaking countries, especially the USA. Even now there are some countries adopting English as a second or the first language, through which they can express their own values and identities.

1. Do you really think that speaking English shows dominance of one country over others?

2. Do you think world language influence Russian language?

3. Do you think that some English words can substitute Russian words? Do you such examples?

c) English is considered to be the global language. A world language aids in communication and in pooling information (for example, in the scientific community). Scientists and researchers can freely cooperate with their companions from other countries. Most of the best books in science and mathematics are available in English. So, being familiar with English, definitely will help you in learning Science. The problem of language barrier is solved!

1. Do you think existence of a world language can really help scientists with their discoveries and breakthroughs?

2. Do you think that if you know the global language you will be successful in your sphere? Why?

3. Why do you learn English?

1. What circle dо you think Russia belong to?

2. What do you think about possible disadvantages of this theory? For example, what circle bilingual speakers should belong to?

3. What other scientific points of view of spread of English do you know?

What do you think what spheres of social life and science are in English now?

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