WOW! English as a global language

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English as a global language

What is 'English?'

It's a language, you use language. It is a tool. It is not a thing you can physically touch. It does not have to look perfect, like when you are forming and shaping it, like a sculpture. You have to be able to use it as a tool. A way to communicate a message, right?

Why/when do wé use English?

- To communicate to other speakers who do not share your language.
- To understand the movie we are watching.
- To chat when gaming.
- To express emotion.

Why is English a 

global

language?

Leenwoorden?

It's a language, you use language. It is a tool. It is not a thing you can physically touch. It does not have to look perfect, like when you are forming and shaping it, like a sculpture. You have to be able to use it as a tool. A way to communicate a message, right?

A few questions

The majority of people who speak English live in America and Great- Britain

1. False
2. True

 The majority of people who speak/ use English are foreigners using it as a tool to communicate with someone who does not speak the same language as them. 

The majority of people who speak English are native speakers

1. False
2. True

 The majority of people who speak/ use English are foreigners using it as a tool to communicate with someone who does not speak the same language as them. 

Do you need English when you are

a policeman?

1. Yes
2. No

Do you need English when you are

a journalist?

1. Yes
2. No

 The majority of people who speak/ use English are foreigners using it as a tool to communicate with someone who does not speak the same language as them. 

Do you need English when you are

a carpenter?

1. Yes
2. No

 The majority of people who speak/ use English are foreigners using it as a tool to communicate with someone who does not speak the same language as them. 

Do you need English when you
work with computers ?

1. Yes
2. No

 The majority of people who speak/ use English are foreigners using it as a tool to communicate with someone who does not speak the same language as them. 

Do you need English when you are

a nurse?

1. Yes
2. No

 The majority of people who speak/ use English are foreigners using it as a tool to communicate with someone who does not speak the same language as them. 

Do you need English when you work for Greenpeace?

1. Yes
2. No

 The majority of people who speak/ use English are foreigners using it as a tool to communicate with someone who does not speak the same language as them. 

Do you need English when you
teach Dutch?

1. Yes
2. No

 The majority of people who speak/ use English are foreigners using it as a tool to communicate with someone who does not speak the same language as them. 

Do you need English when you are

a beautician?

1. Yes
2. No

 The majority of people who speak/ use English are foreigners using it as a tool to communicate with someone who does not speak the same language as them. 

Conclusion?

It's a language, you use language. It is a tool. It is not a thing you can physically touch. It does not have to look perfect, like when you are forming and shaping it, like a sculpture. You have to be able to use it as a tool. A way to communicate a message, right?