Spreekvaardigheid: English around the world

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Spreekvaardigheid: English around the world

In which countries is English the official language or widely spoken?

Matching game

Match de woorden met korte definities.

Official language

Non-native speaker

Second language (L2)

Globalization

Native speaker

First language (L1)

Lingua franca

Iemand die Engels als moedertaal spreekt

Het proces waarbij Engels wereldwijd een prominente rol speelt.

Officiele taal van een land.

Iemand die Engels als tweede of vreemde taal spreekt.

De moedertaal.

Een taal die later wordt geleerd en regelmatig gebruikt wordt.

Een gemeenschappelijke taal die wordt gebruikt voor communicatie tussen mensen met verschillende moedertalen.

Form groups of three.

Discuss the following statements in your group.

Do you agree or diagree? Why?

Statement 1

English will remain the dominant global language for the next 100 years.

Statement 2

The rise of the internet has made learning English easier than ever before.

Statement 3

Non-native speakers often speak more 'correct' English than native speakers.

Statement 4

Knowing English gives people better career opportunities worldwide.

Statement 5

Countries should promote their own native languages instead of prioritizing English.

Role play

Scenario 1: A Traveler in India

Situation:

You are a tourist visiting New Delhi, India. You are looking for the famous Red Fort but are lost. You ask a local person for directions.

Tourist key words: Ask directions, Red fort, far, transportation.

Local: helpful directions, ask clarifying questions.

Challenge:

• Use at least two specific landmarks in your directions 

• Discuss briefly what the tourist should do after visiting the Red Fort.

Scenario 2: A Student in Australia

Situation:

You are an international student studying in Sydney, Australia. You are chatting with a classmate about hobbies and interests during a break.

Roles:

• International Student: Introduce yourself and share a few details about where you’re from and your hobbies.

• Australian Classmate: Respond with enthusiasm, share your own hobbies, and make suggestions. 

Challenge:

• Include one surprising or unique hobby in the conversation.

• Mention an event or activity happening in the city that weekend.

Scenario 3: A Businessman in Singapore

Situation:

You are at a business meeting in Singapore, discussing the launch of a new product. You are meeting a colleague from another company to finalize the details.

Roles:

• Businessman 1: Start the conversation by introducing the product and its main features. 

• Businessman 2: Ask follow-up questions about the product and discuss the collaboration. 

Challenge:

• Suggest a potential problem (e.g., budget, timeline, or competition) and work together to solve it.

• End the conversation by scheduling a follow-up meeting or confirming the next steps.