Prime Time 7/8, Writing, Arbeitsheft

51 12.2 Focus on content Concerns about English Study the blog entry and the comments on English as a global language and answer the following questions. 1. What are growing concerns among native speakers with respect to the future of English as a global language? 2. What effect could the most recent developments have on the English of native speakers? 3. What is the difference between “pidgin” English and “global English”? 4. How does Alexandra describe her experience with international speakers of English? 5. What are the views of the commentators on the future of English? 12.3 Focus on vocabulary and style Vocabulary: Words and phrases Explain the following words and phrases in your own words. In order to do that, do some research before you write your definitions. 1. lingua franca: 2. misconception: 3. native tongue: 4. to lose all its depth: 5. to confuse sth. with sth.: 6. elevated vocabulary: 7. to be never at a loss for words: 8. to dumb down: 1  2  Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv