Lesson 2: The World English Phenomenon

Question 1

He proposed a paradigm of World Englishes to describe users of English as belonging to three distinct groups–the inner circle, the outer circle, and the expanding circle.

Answer 1

Braj Kachru

Question 2

What are the three distinct groups of English?

Answer 2

Expanding Circle (English as Foreign Language)
Outer Circle (English as their Second Language)
Inner Circle (English as their First Language)

Question 3

Means that the language has been modified to conform with local culture and use.

Answer 3

English has become NATIVIZED

Question 4

What are the Dialectical variations? (PVSAG)

Answer 4

Pronunciation
Vocabulary
Spelling
Accent
Grammar

Question 5

Employs a speech style that approximates formal American English.

Answer 5

Acrolect (UPPER CLASS)

Question 6

Has slight differences from the standard, but these do not generally affect communication.

Answer 6

Mesolect (MIDDLE CLASS)

Question 7

is heavily affected by their first language.

Answer 7

Basilect (LOWER CLASS)

Question 8

Entails not only English proficiency but also an understanding of how culture impinges on language use.

Answer 8

Communicative goal is mutual intelligibility