World Englishes Lesson

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

World Englishes

What do you already know about World Englishes?

Learning Objectives

• You can describe what World Englishes is in your own words.
• You can name at least 2 main ideas about world Englishes
• You can evaluate Kachru's model
• You can give a few examples of words that are different in some parts of the world but have the same definition.

Definition of World Englishes

• Varieties of English language used in different regions of the world.

Linguistic Diversity in World Englishes

• The variety in languages and dialects all over the world.

Cultural and Historical Influences on World Englishes

• Factors that shape the development of English in different regions.

Contributions of Non-Native Speakers to World Englishes

• How non-native English speakers have influenced the language.

Kachru's Model of World Englishes

• A model that categorizes the spread of English into three circles: Inner, Outer, and Expanding.

Examples of Vocabulary and Pronunciation Variations in World Englishes

• Unique features of specific World English varieties, such as vocabulary and pronunciation in different regions.

English as a lingua franca

Assignment

In pairs, you will look at dispersion (how did English get there), usage (how/when is it used), variation (what is specific about this form of English), historical background, etc. 

You will write a paper of at least 2000 words using credible sources and citations. 

Your assignment should include:

• introduction
• general history
• pronunciation
• Grammar
• vocabulary
• conclusion
• list of sources

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.