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

Teacher: Huynh Phong Dinh
Lesson 5: SKILLS 1
WELCOME TO OUR CLASS 9/1
Unit 9 - ENGLISH IN THE WORLD
Work in groups to discuss either of these questions.
1. Who owns English?
‘ Which countries speak English around the world?’
‘ Does the English language belong to England? If not, why not?’
‘ Is the English language changing? If so, how?’

2. Does ‘Vietglish’ exist?
‘ Can you think of any words or phrases which blend the two languages?’
‘ Is this increasing in Viet Nam? If so, why?’
‘ Can you invent some new “Vietglish” words or expressions?’

settlement
immersion
derivatives
establishment
dominant
2 a. Read the text again and match the headings (a-c) to the paragraphs (1-3).
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c
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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.
- Mass 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.