English as a Lingua Franca

Which of the following best describes the term "English as a lingua franca"?

• The use of English as a common language between speakers who do not share a native language

• The teaching of English using simplified grammar and vocabulary

• The use of English as the official language in multinational organisations

• Native English dialects used in former British colonies

What is a key benefit of English as a lingua franca?

• It removes issues of inequality between native and non-native speakers

• It leads to the emergence of new Englishes and language change 

• It promotes the continued global spread of English

• Speakers can communicate effectively despite grammatical errors

The English as a lingua franca paradigm challenges traditional English language teaching approaches by: 

• Suggesting grammar instruction may not be essential for intelligibility

• Arguing native speaker norms should be considered arbitrary 

• Proposing learners prioritise fluency over linguistic accuracy

• All of these

Research on English as a lingua franca suggests that:

• Lexical simplification enhances mutual understanding between speakers

• Successful strategies exist to repair conversational trouble spots

• Shared cultural knowledge between interlocutors is not necessary 

• Focusing on native pronunciation is crucial 

Which of the following is NOT an identified feature of English as a lingua franca communication?

• Dropping the third person present simple tense "-s" 

• Inventing words to aid understanding 

• Reflecting first language phonology when speaking

• Using longer, more complex sentences

What does research suggest about the attitude of English as a lingua franca speakers toward native speaker norms?

• They believe native norms are outdated

• They strive to achieve native-like perfection in grammar

• They view native speaker models as the ideal to reach 

• They aim to pass for native in formal settings 

In English as a lingua franca oriented teaching, the objective is for learners to:

• Master native pronunciation patterns

• Achieve native-level grammatical accuracy

• Develop skills in negotiating meaning and intelligibility

• Mimic the conversational patterns of inner circle countries

Which of the following best aligns with principles of teaching English as an international lingua franca?

• Exposing learners to as many non-native pronunciation patterns as possible

• Providing model native speaker dialogues students can emulate

• Explicitly teaching idiomatic expressions

• Using authentic interactions to highlight linguistic innovations

What change is required for English language assessment to fit the lingua franca paradigm? 

• Assessing pragmatic competence rather than grammatical accuracy

• Removing listening tasks involving only native speaker audio 

• Testing vocabulary from global rather than inner circle domains

• Awarding points for successful clarification strategies 

Which statement regarding the implications of English as a lingua franca is most accurate?

• Native English norms must still be considered prescriptively correct 

• Teachers should avoid emphasise native-like grammatical precision 

• Pronunciation teaching priorities should shift based on learner needs

• Language policies promoting English may require reconsideration