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 a country in the Outer Circle
India
How do varieties of English in the outer circle form?
Through trading
What is the third circle called?
Expanding Circle
Name a countries in the Expanding Circle
Japan
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
What did Saraceni say about Kachru’s circles?
They are able to show the different roles of English around the world
Are Kachru’s circles based on geography or diversity?
Geography
What is a con of using geography to base Kachru’s circles?
The diversity of language use is not shown
What could be argued with the classifications of “inner” and “outer”?
They mean “better” and “worse”
