Introduction to English 2/3?- SHAVD/TB0A

• Engels
• Middelbare school

Introduction to English

Last time..?

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.

Think about these and answer them for yourselves on paper. 

Who uses English in the world?

When do we use English?

What people speak English the most?

How is a language formed/ shaped?

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?

What is a Language?

Different accents, dialects, official, non official, slang, creole, other varieties. 
 
Used by people to communicate. Not by machines. Language is spontaneous, always moving, never the same. Language is determined by the people who use it! People decide what ends up in dictionairies or not even: What language is used in a region or country. 

 

America 'uses' English But it isn’t a national language. America doesn't have an official language. 

All users of English have to learn how to speak and write the same way

1. agree
2. disagree

Attitudes towards language need to change

- Communication is possible without perfect grammar. 
- Students do not need to speak English like a native.
(I dont even speak like I write for school in my first language) 
- You should always tickle your brain tho! Laziness does not do any good to the brain.
- Challenge youself, but have realistic expectations of yourself! 

One thing you got from this sesh

Did yoúr attitude towards English change during this sesh? why?