World Englishes Studies: Kachru's Circles Flashcards
How many Circles are there in Kachru’s model?
3
What is the first circle called?
Inner Circle
Name 2 countries in the Inner Circle
Britain, America
What is the classification of most speakers in the inner circle?
L1 Speakers
How did American and Australian English form?
The mass migration of British English speaking people
What is the second circle called?
Outer Circle
Name 2 countries in the Outer Circle
India, Nigeria
What was the main colonial power influencing new English varieties to form?
Britain
How do varieties of English in the outer circle form?
Through trading
What is the third circle called?
Expanding Circle
Name 2 countries in the Expanding Circle
Japan, Egypt
What is the classification for most speakers in the Expanding Circle?
L2 Speakers
How is English used in Expanding Circle countries for communication?
It is a lingua franca
