Unit 9. English in the world. Lesson 5. Skills 1

Period 75: SKILLS 1
Unit 9: english in the world
- English speaking countries ?
‘ Can you think of any words or phrases which blend the two languages?’
‘ Can you think of any words or phrases which blend the two languages?’
‘ Can you invent some new “Vietglish” words or expressions?
settlement
immersion
derivatives
establishment
dominant
New words
- settle (v) /ˈsetl/ định cư
-> settlement (n) /ˈsetlmənt/ sự định cư
derivative (n) /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/ từ phát sinh
(‘Happiness’ is a derivative of ‘happy’.)
establish (v) /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/ thành lập
-> establishment (n) /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ việc thành lập
immersion school (n) /ɪˈmɜːʃn/trường chuyên
dominant (adj) /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ trội, có ưu thế
dominance (n) /ˈdɒmɪnəns/ chiếm ưu thế
2 a. Read the text again and match the headings (a-c) to the paragraphs (1-3).
b
c
a
2 b. Read the text again and answer the questions.
What has given the English language its dominance in the world today?



2. What was the great growth of population in the United States in the 19th and 20th centuries assisted by?

3. What do English learners do in English immersion schools?

4. What is Hinglish?

5. How are new English words being invented every day all over the world?


b. Read the text again and answer the questions.
It is the export of the English language and the great growth of
population in the United States that has led to its dominance in
the world today.
- Massive immigration.
- They do all their school subjects and everyday activities in English.
- It is a blend of English and Hindi words and phrases.
They are being invented every day all over the world due to the free
admissions of words from other languages and the easy creation of
compounds and derivatives.