The Future of English: Kachru Flashcards
1
Q
What does Kachru say about non-native Englishes intelligibility from English?
A
It doesn’t matter that they are becoming less intelligible
2
Q
What is the process of non-native English varieties becoming less intelligible to English called?
A
Fragmentation
3
Q
Why would English not be different on a global scale if its varieties became unintelligible?
A
Because other global languages also experience this
4
Q
Name 2 global languages that also have unintelligible variations
A
Chinese, Hindi
