English as a world language

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo, mavo
• Leerjaar 4

Introduction: English as a world language

During this period you are going to learn about: 
English as a world language!

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In which countries
is English spoken as the main language?

Name as many as you can!

Wat ga je deze les leren?

- Aan het einde van de les kan je in je eigen woorden vertellen hoe Engels een belangrijke taal wereldwijd werd. 

- Aan het einde van de les kan je in je eigen worden vertellen wat er wordt bedoeld met 'The British Empire'. 

Why not only talk about the UK?

English is a world language. 

England discovered and dominated many parts of the world.

Let's have a look!

In your own words (in English) explain how English became a world language.
Try to use 1-2 sentences.

Explain what is meant by 'The British Empire'.

Use 1-2 sentences.

In how many countries (approximately) is English the official language?

1. 50
2. 70
3. 90
4. 100

How many people in the world (approximately) speak English?

1. 7.5 billion
2. 1.5 billion
3. 3 billion
4. 5 billion

How many people (approximately) are native speakers of English?

1. 1 billion
2. 120 million
3. 740 million
4. 360 million

How many official languages does South-Africa have?

1. 4
2. 18
3. 11
4. 2

What two official languages does Canada have?