How English Took Over the World

The video explores the widespread use of English, with over 1.5 billion speakers globally. It discusses the historical rise of English over French as a global lingua franca, driven by economic and cultural influences, particularly from the United States. The video also examines the diversity of English dialects worldwide, influenced by cultural, social, and historical factors. It concludes with potential future scenarios for the English language in a globalized world.

What is one reason for the development of different English dialects around the world?

• The uniformity of English education worldwide

• The lack of English speakers globally

• The influence of diverse cultural and societal factors

• A strict governing body for English

Which language was the primary lingua franca before English?

• Spanish

• German

• Italian

• French

What major global events contributed to the rise of English as a dominant language?

• The World Wars

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Renaissance

Why is there no single standard form of English?

• English is governed by a strict academy

• English has a single standard dictionary

• English is influenced by various cultural and geographical factors

• English is only spoken in a few countries

What is an example of a global English influenced by local languages?

• Singlish

• British English

• Australian English

• American English

What is Braj Kachru's Three Circle Model used for?

• Classifying different English dialects

• Determining the best English dialect

• Teaching English grammar

• Standardizing English vocabulary

What could potentially cause English to lose its status as the most widely spoken language?

• A new economic powerhouse influencing language popularity

• The rise of French as a global language

• The decline of American pop culture

• The establishment of a global English standard