The Spread of English

What is the main cause of the spread of a language?

• People’s preference

• Its linguistic characteristics

• Military action and the formation of empires

English expanded to Australia in

• The late 17^th century

• The early 18^th century

• The late 18th century

English expanded to the USA in

• The early 17th century

• The mid 17^th century

• The late 17^th century

English reached South Africa in

• The early 19^th century

• The late 17^th century

• The mid 18^th century

English has more native speakers than Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. True or False?

• True

• False

According to Kachru’s circles model, which circle does The Philippines belong to?

• Inner Circle

• Outer Circle

• Expanding Circle

According to Kachru’s circles model, which circle does Jamaica belong to?

• Inner Circle

• Outer Circle

• Expanding Circle

According to Kachru’s circles model, which circle does Korea belong to?

• Inner Circle

• Outer Circle

• Expanding Circle

According to Kachru’s circles model, which circle does Sweden belong to?

• Inner Circle

• Outer Circle

• Expanding Circle

Which one can be called a “New English”?

• Singaporean English

• Canadian English

• Japanese English