TOPIC 4

What is communication?

• The process of sending and receiving messages

• The ability to use grammar correctly

• The knowledge of different languages

• The understanding of cultural diversity

Who introduced the concept of Communicative Competence?

• Noam Chomsky

• Dell Hymes

• Edward Sapir

• David Crystal

What is the relationship between language and culture?

• Language determines thought

• Language is the distinctive characteristic of human beings

• Language and culture are totally unrelated

• Language is a manifestation of a society's culture

What is the 21st Century Lingua Franca?

• Chinese

• Spanish

• English

• Latin

What is the importance of learning a foreign language?

• Widens opportunities of interaction and communication

• Increases appreciation of one's own language and culture

• Facilitates movement among countries

• All of the above

How many languages are believed to be spoken around the world?

• Approximately 7,000

• Approximately 1,000

• Approximately 100

• Approximately 10

What is the linguistic diversity under threat?

• Indigenous languages

• Majority languages

• Regional dialects

• Slang and colloquialisms

What is the English language classified as?

• Romance language

• Germanic language

• Slavic language

• Celtic language

What is the standard variety of English called?

• Slang

• Dialect

• Standard English

• Regional variety

What are registers in the English language?

• Different dialects

• Different accents

• Different levels of formality

• Different regional varieties