Global English

Question 1

What are Kachru’s Three Circle Theory?

Answer 1

• The Inner Circle: where English is used as a first language, acquired from birth by most.

-The Outer Circle: includes countries colonised by Britain and the USA where English is spoken as a second language and plays an important historical and governmental role.

• The Expanding Circle: where English is not an official language, but is recognised as important as a foreign language, perhaps for trade.

Question 2

What is Websters Dictionary?

Answer 2

• Proposing spelling reforms.

-Wanted a system of American English equal to, if not superior to, British English.