EIL - Topic 1-2

What is a feature of an international language?

• Is spoken by the largest number of people.

• Is used by people of different mother tongues.

• Has the most important status in a country.

• Is spoken in countries of Inner Circle.

According to Kachru's circle theory, countries in the Outer circle group use English as a (a)   language.

According to Kachru's circle theory, which group does Korea belong to?

• Inner Circle

• Outer Circle

• Expanding Circle

What is a disadvantage of Kachru's concentric circles?

• It's based on the movement of migration and colonization.

• The use of different varieties may exist in one country.

• Most countries want to be in the list of Outer Circle.

• It prevents countries in Outer Circle from moving to Inner Circle.

What is the reason for the spread of English?

• Linguistic imperiarism

• Colonization

• The development of new technology

• All of the above

According to the New English Curriculum 2018, grades 1-2 don't have to learn English. Decide if this statement is True or False.

• True

• False

• I'm not sure

When studying a language variety, we can examine its features in pronunciation, vocabulary and (a)   .

Click on ALL APPROPRIATE OPTIONS.

Standard English can be defined as..................

• the one used by countries in Inner Circle.

• the written form or unmarked spoken form

• the one used in literature and education

• the one used by educated people

Why are there differnt attitudes towards different English varieties?

• People are afraid of losing their national identity.

• Varieties of Inner Circle group is the most dominant.

• People have different needs and purposes.

• Varieties used by less educated peoper are not favored.

What should be the goal of teaching and learning English as an international language? Click on ALL APPROPRIATE OPTIONS.

• Native-speaker's models

• Intelligibility

• Pragmatics competence

• Standard English